Long Lasting Lipstick

Many girls think that the main difficulty when buying lipstick is choosing the right color, but they are wrong. Of course, the shade that suits a particular woman is important, but besides it, there are other equally important factors. This is color fastness, and the quality of the product, and the content of useful components in it, and much, much more. But when, taking into account all the factors, you finally buy a lipstick, it will become your indispensable friend and assistant in the difficult battle for beauty.

Before you start choosing a shade, you need to decide, because lipsticks are different - classic, matte, liquid, felt-tip pen or moisturizing lip gloss.

classical it has wax and pigment in the base, it can be either matte or with a glossy finish. Has the richest palette among lipsticks. Helps create an elegant look.

Liquid - a novelty in the world of cosmetics, super-resistant and does not leave marks. It does not have such a rich palette as traditional lipstick, but it can also be matte and glossy. It will help create a bright image.

Lip gloss may have a rich color, but due to transparency, it gives the make-up the most natural look. From the name of the tool it is clear that it cannot be matte. Helps create a gentle look.

When buying lipstick, first of all, choosing the type and color, you need to check its durability.It is desirable that it be waterproof and resistant to all types of mechanical stress. No one will like it if, during a romantic evening, they suddenly find out that lipstick is smeared on their cheeks and chin.

The advantages of persistent lipsticks are undeniable - they do not leave marks on clothes, glasses and kisses. Some manufacturers promise perfect retention of color and shape for up to 24 hours (although, according to numerous surveys of women around the world, such persistent lipstick could not be identified). But this same resistance turns into a disadvantage if you suddenly need to erase it, since it is difficult to remove it without a special tool. In addition, it dries lips very much, and the presence of any nourishing and moisturizing components in the composition is not able to fully cope with this problem. Therefore, persistent lipstick is not recommended to be used every day, but for some important event it is indispensable.

Each manufacturer of decorative cosmetics has several lip care lines. Let's take a quick look at the brands and their value.

• Oriflame "The ONE Color Unlimited" - classic stick, pink palette, pigment is weak, consumption is not economical, durability is low, price is high (about 500-600 rubles).

• Faberlic "Persistent kiss" - a classic stick with a slight shimmer, which, oddly enough, does not spoil the beautiful shades of the series, presented in the line in the amount of 7 - from neutral to bright red. Doesn't dry out lips, doesn't leave marks, medium longevity, easy to apply, good quality. According to consumers, the only drawback of the product is the packaging - the case is too narrow, it erases the lipstick around the edges. The price on the official website is 229 rubles.

• Manly Pro - Chinese brand of professional cosmetics presents a liquid matte lipstick. Gorgeous colors in original jars - perhaps that's all that can be said good about lipstick Manly Pro. User reviews warn that the durability is not up to par, besides, they dry out the lips a lot. The price (in the range of 750-900 rubles) is unpleasantly high for such quality. Although, in fairness, we note that the matte effect is really impressive, as well as the brightness of the color.

• Estrade "Catherine" Infinie Lipstick - the budget series is presented in 16 shades. According to most consumers, an excellent lipstick at a fantastic price, the quality is quite high, the colors are persistent and saturated. Plus - a rare, respectable fact when a manufacturer saves on packaging, and not on content. It costs about 150 rubles.

• Paese "Silky Matt" - liquid lipstick presented in ten shades. Despite the name, rather semi-matte, as there is a slight sheen. Longevity is excellent, but it leaves marks no less persistent. The price compared to the quality is illogically high, especially against the backdrop of negative consumer reviews (about 900 rubles).

• NoUBA "Millebaci" - liquid, leaving no residue, 100% matte lipstick from the Italian manufacturer has already earned the title of legendary. Rarely does a society show such unanimity of opinion as in the case of the "Millebaci" line. Extra-resistant, insanely bright and saturated - users do not hide their delight. The only reason for dissatisfaction that sounds in the reviews is the lack of shades of "new" that are so fashionable today. The cost is quite high, but fully justified (1250-1350 rubles).

• Smashbox "Be Legendary" - a traditional stick of sufficiently high quality is made in Canada. Rich colors and ultra-fastness attract buyers even despite the high price. Lipstick contains moisturizing ingredients and leaves almost no residue, the design is stylish. The only drawback can be considered the price (within 1200-1300 rubles).

• Colourpop - American company for the production of decorative cosmetics, produces several lines of lipsticks: from liquid and matte to classic and bright colors. The palette of shades is generally not bad, the quality and price vary along the lines, but, basically, they are quite budgetary. You can buy only in online stores.

• Jordana Modern Matte Lipstick - another American matte lipstick of good quality, this time budget. Presented in 12 shades, durability - medium, according to the manufacturer does not contain talc and paraben. Claims to moisturize the skin of the lips. In any case, according to reviews, it does not dry much. Just like the previous one, you will have to order in online stores. The price is pleasant (within 250-300 rubles).

• Max Factor "Lipfinity" consists of two parts: liquid lipstick and gloss. Persistence is up to par, lasts up to 6-8 hours (although it is far from the 24 hours promised by the manufacturer), but, according to reviews, it comes off terribly ugly. In addition, due to the fantastic durability, it is practically impossible to wipe off the lips. Despite the gloss, it dries out the lips very much. It does not justify its price (approximately 500-650 rubles).

• Tony Moly - a popular Korean brand of natural cosmetics, produces all types of lipsticks, except for liquid and matte.Felt pens and lip pencils, tints and glosses - all of them, thanks to the natural composition enriched with various oils and vitamins, perfectly care for delicate female lips, actively nourishing and moisturizing them.

• Misslyn - a German manufacturer of decorative cosmetics, the quality is at the level, the prices are affordable, the products are diverse and multi-colored, have excellent durability and color saturation. In the reviews of most users, it is emphasized that lipsticks and glosses Misslyn perfectly nourish and moisturize the lips. Most likely, this is due to the presence of hyaluronic acid in the composition.

• Separately, I would like to note the Belarusian cosmetics, because lipstick brands Relouis, Lux-Visage, Bielita-Vitex and Belor-Design The quality of their products proved that "budget" and "cheap" concepts are very different in meaning and, judging by the reviews, they have won many fans.

There are components that must be present in the composition of lipstick (for example, vitamin E, which protects against free radicals, or vitamin A, as they say, "vitamin of youth"). There are components, the presence of which may be undesirable, but necessary for various reasons (for example, various preservatives and parabens, despite being allergic, are needed to increase the shelf life of the product).

And then there are the ingredients, at the sight of which you should immediately return the product to the shelf. For example, an ingredient referred to in the composition as Mineral Oil or Paraffin Oil (a refined oil product, essentially a liquid mixture of high-boiling hydrocarbons) creates an airtight film on the surface of the skin that prevents toxins, carbon dioxide and other harmful waste products from being removed from the body through sweat.It literally forces the body to draw moisture and nutrients from the deep layers of the epidermis to the surface of the skin, which, in turn, weakens the protective properties of the skin and dehydrates it.

At the initial stages of using cosmetics with this component in the composition, the effect of smoothed and well-groomed skin is created, which cosmetics manufacturers shamelessly exploit for marketing purposes, but this is an illusory effect. Paraffin Oil slows down the growth and, consequently, the renewal of epidermal cells, which in the very near future will cause withering and aging of the skin.

There is still a fierce debate about the dangers and toxicity of mineral oils. There is a version that just the film created by mineral oils prevents the penetration of harmful substances into our body. Maybe, as part of the rest of cosmetics, it does more good than harm, but even persistent lipstick is an "eatable" product, therefore, the substance is guaranteed to get inside the body. Therefore, it’s not worth risking your health, it would be better to refrain from buying and look for a harmless option, for example, indicating in the composition Organic Oil, Fortunately, the choice of lipsticks today is simply huge.

The choice of lipstick, despite all the complexity, is only half the battle. It is equally important to be able to properly apply it on the lips in order to prolong the durability of the color. And this is where the advice of makeup artists on the use of the product will come in handy.

• First of all, the lips should be cleaned and exfoliated. Since the skin on the lips is very delicate, the most gentle and gentle product should be used for scrubbing.
• Further, it is recommended to apply a special balm to the lips (in the case of using lipstick marked super-resistant, ultra-resistant, it is simply necessary), and in its absence, any oil (olive or cocoa butter is most useful, you can shea or shea butter, if possible). You can also use the most common hygienic lipstick.
• After the product is absorbed into the skin, circle the contour of the lips with a pencil (the pencil must match the tone of the lipstick).
• Your lips are ready for the final touch. Before applying the pigment, following the advice of professional make-up artists, you need to properly powder your lips and only then make up them. In case one layer is not enough, the lips should be blotted with a napkin (another little secret from makeup artists - just hold the napkin between the lips), and repeat the application procedure.

If you diligently followed all the advice of professionals, sponges will delight you with their beauty and rich color for a long time.

Now that we have learned how to apply lipstick for the best result, let's move on to the makeup removal process. Proper cleansing of the skin of the lips after using decorative cosmetics is essential for their health. Remove decorative cosmetics from the lips with special products for the mouth area or micellar water. In no case should you rub them, so as not to damage the delicate skin of the lips, since it will not be easy to restore it.

Let's summarize the information received and, based on the feedback from users and makeup artists, we will create our own rating of the best persistent lipsticks.

The first place in the opinion of consumers undoubtedly belongs to "Millebaci" from the Italian brand NoUBA. It turned out to be the best in all respects - in terms of durability, in terms of brightness and intensity of color, in terms of ease of application and harmlessness to the lips, so lipstick "Millebaci" - the undisputed leader of our today's rating.

The second place was given to the buyers "Catherine" Infinie Lipstick from a Russian company Estrade, I must admit, quite deservedly - the quality is normal, the palette is the richest, the durability is not bad. In addition, a fabulous, simply unrealistic price, which delights lovers of lipsticks. And most likely, the loyalty factor played its role - as we already noted in the article, Estrade preferred to save on packaging in order to be able to lower the price of the product without compromising its quality, which speaks of concern for the interests of customers and really arouses admiration.

Third place, after some disputes, consumers gave the brand Smashbox and his "Be Legendary". It is worth noting that the disputes were caused only by the high cost of the product, but in no way by its qualities - and in a variety of shades, and in durability, and in composition. "Be Legendary" turned out to be on top.

The fourth place is rightfully occupied by Misslyn with their moisturizing and nourishing lip glosses and lipsticks. With true German quality and no less German perseverance, the brand has achieved a place in the ranking - among the advantages of its lipsticks are durability, a variety of shades, and affordable prices.

And finally, closes our today's rating Faberlic "Persistent kiss" - despite the many advantages, the main reason for getting into today's rating of the best lipsticks was a very low price, or rather, the golden ratio of price and quality.

Making a long-lasting lipstick from a regular one is in the next video.