Liquid matte lipstick

Matte liquid lipsticks are often referred to as "matte lip polish" due to the smoothness of the application. It looks expensive and elegant, is versatile and can be worn both for a formal event and for a walk with friends. The finish of this lipstick is matte, velvety.

One of the main features of this tool is its pigmentation.. Liquid lipsticks are quite bright, so they do not need layering and frequent touch-ups.

However, in addition to this, they require, if not ideal, then a good condition of the lips, as they are able to emphasize all the flaws and peeling.

Another important feature of liquid matte lipsticks is durability. Properly selected lipstick can last on your lips for a day, withstand a light snack - as in the case of a full meal, the mucous membrane will have to be tinted. This remedy is ideal for dates and other romantic or friendly meetings, as it does not leave stickiness or pigment on the lips of a partner when kissing.

It varies in texture and density - yes, it is liquid anyway, but it separates liquid cream and liquid gel, translucent or dense, with the effect of lacquer lips or with a velvety finish.

Preservatives are responsible for the shelf life of any lipstick - and it is very important that they are safe for your lips, do not cause allergies and do not dry out. Boric acid and formalin were used in the past, but recently, fortunately for us, a small amount of benzoic acid salts is used.

The components that provide durability are polymers, and long shelf life - preservatives, usually salts of benzoic acid. Haze is provided in most cases by tin oxide.

Of course, there is a place to be dyes and pigments - natural and artificial. It is thanks to them that lipstick becomes colored. There are a lot of dyes. They contain bromine and fluorescein, and are extracted from coal tar. If we are talking about natural dyes, then they are obtained from carmine of cochineal mealybugs - better known as E 120. Pyments are obtained from quartz, mica and fish scales, as well as from titanium and iron oxides.

Lipstick often contains various fragrances. From additional auxiliary ingredients, various flavoring components, UV filters protecting from the sun, vitamins can be distinguished.

Since recently this particular type of lipstick has become very popular, many brands began to produce their own lines. The palette of shades on the market is simply huge: from rich reds to muted beiges, soft dusted Nude shades. If desired, you can also find purple, black, green and even neon lipsticks - this is due to the fact that it is liquid products that are used for carnivals and holidays. There are also lipsticks with an ombre effect.

Liquid matte lipsticks are a profitable niche in the beauty industry, so literally every brand has several lines or series with this product. These are Smashbox, Magnifique, Eveline "Velvet Matt", IsaDora, "Suede", Focallure and many others – from European to Belarusian manufacturers.

• OFRA "Cosmetics Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick". The brand gained popularity thanks to Instagram, and now there are about thirty shades in the palette. She will survive as coffee is not breakfast, and a few snacks for lunch. However, such cosmetics cost decently - about a thousand rubles.
• NARS Velvet Lip Glide Matte Lipstick. Available in thirteen shades, the cost of one is one and a half thousand, but this is justified. The lipstick is very pleasant to use and apply - not sticky and not viscous, liquid, but hardens on the lips (like cream), does not bring discomfort or a feeling of tightness / dryness. It's like a second skin, incredibly smooth and well pigmented.
• Too Faced Melted Matte Liquified Matte Lipstick. It is slightly cheaper than other lipstick, about one thousand two hundred rubles. At first glance - glossy, shiny. When it dries, it becomes really matte. It seems to fill the lips with pigment and vitality, without drying.
• Stila "Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick". It costs about one thousand three hundred rubles. The composition includes vitamin E - "the vitamin of beauty and youth", thanks to which the lips do not dry out. It is almost not felt on the lips, although it is highly pigmented, it feels weightless. The collection includes fourteen shades.

• BH "Liquid Lipstick Long Wearing Matte Lipstick". A fairly budget analogue, it costs only five hundred rubles. The composition also includes vitamin E, which does not allow the skin of the lips to dry out, and a polymer that promotes resistance. Lipstick is sold in ten shades - from hot pink to rich plum.
• MAC "Retro Liquid Lipcolour". As a color specialist, MAC offers its liquid lipsticks in twenty vibrant shades - you'll probably find the right color here. The lipstick feels like suede or velvet on your lips.
• Revlon True Matte Complimenti. The price / quality ratio of this brand is excellent. The price is small (about two hundred or three hundred rubles), but this lipstick has a wonderful coverage and color.
• Clinique "NEW Pop Liquid Matte Lip Color + Primer". By adding a primer, lipstick becomes even more resistant to weather conditions and life's troubles. The primer helps the lipstick to lie better and does not dry out the lips. The tool itself has a very convenient applicator with a thin tip, which allows you to more carefully paint over the contour and corners of the lips.

When it comes to liquid matte lipsticks, cost doesn't really matter. When choosing them, you need to pay attention to the texture, color, finish and your personal desires, and not the price tag. However, if you live in a big city, finding a cheaper analogue of an expensive product is not difficult.

The other part is from the country of origin. Belarusian, Russian, Turkish and Polish lipsticks are much cheaper than European and American ones - only because of import / export, and they are not inferior in quality. An example is our famous Golden Rose, TF or Relouis.

Matte lipstick, and even liquid, can significantly dry the skin of the lips, get into wrinkles and emphasize peeling, and also completely deprive the relief. Therefore, it is very important to prepare the lips before applying lipstick. A scrub, balm or any fatty vegetable oil will help in this.

Lip scrub can be purchased at almost any cosmetic store, or you can make your own. To do this, you will need a tablespoon of honey, sugar and coconut oil or shea butter. Honey must be melted in a water bath and poured into a small container - from lip balm, any cream or wax. Add a tablespoon of sugar, ten drops of oil and leave to cool in the refrigerator.

Take the scrub out of the fridge and let it warm up to room temperature before use. You need to use it in very small quantities - take a small pea on the tip of your finger and distribute it with massaging movements over pre-steamed lips. You can steam them with a napkin dipped in hot (but not boiling) water. The balm is kept for two to three minutes, then washed off.

Next, you should apply a nourishing lip balm or fatty oil - coconut, shea, avocado or vitamin E oil solution.You can also use a special lip primer that will fill in all the bumps. This is, for example, "Ultimate Ozone Multipurpose Primer Pencil" from Urban Decay.

Allow the oil to soak in a little, then remove the excess with a damp cloth. If you do not want to do these manipulations in the morning, you can do it in the evening, before going to bed. It is necessary to scrub the lips once or twice a week - this will not only help the liquid matte lipstick lie better, but also make them visually more voluminous, smooth out bumps and get rid of peeling. The lip scrub acts like a facial scrub - it exfoliates dead skin particles.

Now you can apply lipstick. Remember that the liquid formula sets very quickly. If you make a mistake in application, you have less than a minute to wipe off the product with a cotton pad or touch up with a Q-tip. However, you can always mask a small lipstick spot on the skin with foundation, corrector or concealer.

If you are a beginner, you can use a lip liner before applying the pigment - sometimes it comes with lipsticks, such as Kylie. Outline their lips. The liquid pigment will subsequently cover the pencil stroke, but this will help you not to go out on the contour.

However, you can purchase a special pigment brush if you prefer. You should fill the lips from the center of the lower lip, gradually approaching the corners. Repeat that famous self-kiss step - purse your lips with an "m" sound. Part of the lipstick will be imprinted on the upper lip, and you will only need to paint over the remaining space. Outline the outline and correct the flaws.

Layering liquid formulas is not recommended - you can tint the erased areas, but in no case should you paint over the entire surface of the lips again, since such lipsticks do not merge with previous layers. They create the effect of loading and drawn lips.

Matte lipsticks, especially liquid lipsticks, are highly resistant and cannot be washed off with water. You will need to use micellar water for lasting textures or hydrophilic oil - before washing, you can go over your lips with a make-up remover tissue. After removing, use a balm or oil to nourish your lips after a hard day's work.

To understand which lipstick is the best for you, you will be helped by the rating of funds and reviews of regular customers.

• For example, lipstick Relouis "True Matte Complimenti" is in high demand in the market. Its average rating is 4.1, and reviews are mostly positive. Of the advantages - absolute dullness, durability, convenient applicator, availability and a large selection of shades. Among the shortcomings of the lady, they distinguish that she dries her lips - but for the sake of such a thing, you can buy a balm, and all problems will disappear. The consistency is very runny but not sticky or greasy. Has no taste. However, for accuracy, it is recommended to apply lipstick in two layers: the first is very thin (on the contour of the balm), the second is already on top when the previous one dries.
• But Dose of Colors "Matte Lipstick" can be called a real favorite - its rating is 4.8. Remarkable durability is noted, a number of interesting shades (from ordinary red and pink to dusty lilac and raspberry).The texture is liquid, but more like a mousse, so it does not dry out the lips. However, use without a substrate in the form of a balm is impossible. The finish is matte but vibrant. Lips do not freeze. However, the lipstick is imprinted on the mugs, and the lips stick to each other - so the mucous needs to be blotted with a napkin.
• Eveline Velvet Matt Lip Cream is not a favorite of girls. Her rating is 3.8. It is due to some shortcomings. This tool is very dry and makes you want to apply a balm on top, and in this case, the lipstick loses all its dullness. Ugly comes off the lips, in small pieces, and is imprinted on objects. Another point that spoils the mood is unsuccessful packaging. The golden color very quickly begins to peel off, rubbed off. However, the manufacturer released lipstick in the amount of five shades, so you still need to take a closer look at it. It is also very comfortable to apply.

• At the time, the brand Nyx with their "Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipstick" literally blew up the network. Especially popular were the nude shades "Push Up", "Pin Up" and "Just". Now the company holds the brand - its average rating is 4.2, and the reviews are quite generous with epithets. First of all, colors stand out: the palette is wide, you can find a shade both for every day and for going out. The lipstick does not come off with a crust, does not bald, but there is a feeling of stickiness on the lips. Excellent durability.
• Liquid matte lipstick "Sleek Matte Me" "Birthday Suit" good quality - rating exactly 4. It is often compared with NoUBA "Millebaci" in terms of durability and quality: it does not crack or crumble, it can withstand tea drinking. However, a full meal will not survive. The shades are bright and beautiful, original, and the lipstick stays on the lips for a long time. In terms of matte - absolutely matte.
• And here is the Italian NoUBA "Millebaci" has a rating of 4.3 and pleases customers even with its design. The line has nine shades of different brightness and saturation, but the brand is loved not only for this. First of all - for the texture: it is light, like a veil, silky. The coating and durability are of particular delight: it withstands lunch and several snacks at home, kisses and finger touches, while only slightly losing brightness and peeling off the mucous membrane, but overall it looks amazing.

You will learn more about matte lipsticks from various manufacturers in the following video.