All about lip cushions

Women want to be the most beautiful, and cosmetic companies invariably try to help them with this. Every year, new products, brands or just new shades of familiar cosmetics appear on the market. Some do not last even one season, being not very relevant, while others become popular all over the world for their unique qualities. The latter also include lip cushions, which have already become the trend of recent seasons and are steadily gaining popularity.

Connoisseurs of beauty products are well aware of foundations and powders, which are packaged in boxes with a special pad. It was she who gave the name - in many European languages, the cushion is translated as "pillow". Exactly the same pads, but smaller, were once used for shadows, and they turned out to be much more convenient than a regular brush. In the end, we decided to try exactly the same principle with lip glosses and lipsticks.

Most lip cushions do not look bright on the lips. They are intended primarily for natural makeup or to get a powdery effect, so they create blurry borders. The mechanics of how cushions work is well understood if you remember how we usually use eye shadow.Moving away from the clear boundaries of the lips is quite a fresh and interesting fashion trend. After all, before a lot of attention was paid to lip pencils, solid lipstick sticks with rich shades and other means that helped to make a visible contour. So we can say that lip cushions are cosmetics for those who love experiments and non-standard looks.

The main advantage of cushions is that this form of release allows you to economically spend the product and not overdo it with it. Traditional brushes can capture too much and create a "mask effect", with a cushion this is impossible, because the lipstick passes through the sponge, which is impregnated with it, but does not let through a lot of the coloring composition. Thanks to this, leaks are also excluded, so that such a lipstick will not stain the entire bag during unsuccessful transportation. Due to the specifics of the tool, some difficulties may arise. Not so easy to use without a mirror, like lipstick in the form of a stick. And the peeling texture requires pre-coating with foundation - so the lipstick will last longer.

Most of the brands that make lip cushions are Korean. It was from this country that cushions began their trend path. Following the Asians, the leading European companies joined the production of lipsticks with pads - Givenchy, Lancome, Sephora.

Cushion lip gloss Juicy Shaker by Lancome received good reviews for its non-sticky texture, which is an extremely important parameter for glosses, as well as for rich, juicy colors in the palette. In addition, buyers noted the durability of cosmetics. At the same time, even the declared composition with natural oils did not help to avoid the effect of overdried lips.

Lipstick Givenchy Le Rouge Liquid Lipstick loved by many for the velvety effect on the lips. It is achieved due to the texture of the cosmetic product and an unusual applicator in the form of a flat pad. In its middle there is a hole through which liquid lipstick flows out of the bottle - for this you need to slowly turn the base of the case. If you push it too hard, too much liquid may come out. However, the fleecy pad does not allow it to spread much and removes all excess.

This brand also has a lip gloss - Givenchy Cushion Kiss Baume Gloss Douceur, it was also highly appreciated by beauty experts and simple fashionistas. This gloss is quite comfortable to use due to the applicator and convenient tube.

Often, lip cushions are a liquid composition that can delaminate, so shake the bottle before applying. Also, before applying, it is advisable to use a foundation for greater durability of the product. Under matte lipstick, you can still apply a moisturizing balm, since even in the liquid version, it dries the skin of the lips a lot. With the help of a semi-transparent matte cushion tint, you can make a beautiful gradient on the lips. To do this, apply the product from the inner edges of the lips and blend it to the outer borders with the built-in applicator. By pressing the applicator, you can adjust the intensity of the color during application. Thus, the effect of "kissed lips" can be achieved. And to top it off, this matte cushion can also be used as a blush.

Regular cushion lip gloss is also available.. In his case, you do not need a base on the lips and a moisturizing balm - the lip gloss itself moisturizes them perfectly. At the same time, it is convenient for daily use, especially in summer, when sticks and other solid forms melt in the sun and become unusable.

In the next video you will find a test of Clinique Pop Lip Shadow Cushion Matte Lip Powder.