Liquid Lipstick Do's And Don't s You Must Know

If you’re not using liquid lipstick yet, you better hop on the bandwagon. It is a growing trend and with good reason. For starters, liquid lipsticks are a total game changer when it comes to lip color. They’re very high-pigmented and opaque and they stay put for days, maybe even weeks, if not even months (the longer-lasting ones are a rare bird).

While there are still a few products that fall under this category, there are many more that are in the making. It’s a new lip product category, there’s no doubt about it. So here are a few liquid lipsticks do's and don't's you should follow:

Do's

1. Always apply lips in a downward direction

We don’t know if it’s from bad posture or because of our poor makeup skills, but some liquid lipsticks are a bit messy when applied in a downward direction.

Try applying them in an upward direction, and they will be easier to blend.

2. Blot lips after applying liquid lipstick

As soon as your lipstick is applied, try blotting them lightly. Blotting can help remove the excess and it’ll make your lipstick last longer.

3. Choose the right color for your skin

Liquid lipsticks come in hundreds of colors. If you are wearing liquid lipstick and want to stay flawless, choose the right color for your skin. Avoid lipstick shades that have shades similar to your skin color. Otherwise, your lips might become lighter.

Don't's

1. Don’t overuse or abuse these cosmetics

We get it, liquid lipstick is not only for the runway and the red carpet. Its popularity has taken over the online beauty world. People see it as a way to be bold and confident. Just as long as you stick to the rule of “less is more” in beauty. Liquid lipstick, on its own, is too sheer and will disappear fast on the lips, causing that dry, flaky, smelly feeling. It’s not a product to be used a lot and if you overdo it, the product will eventually run out.

2. Don’t overdo it with lipstick

Too much liquid lipstick will make you look like a clown. While it is a fun way to dress up for a special occasion, apply it to your lips too much and you’ll be that girl who comes with big pink lips. Make sure to be more subtle with the amount of liquid lipstick you apply.

3. Don’t apply too much and don’t apply too little.

Liquid lipsticks are a lot more on a sheer level and depending on the formula of your favorite one will dry out your lips and irritate if you apply too much. There are two ways to apply it and you have to make sure to follow both. First, apply the liquid lipstick to your lips, and leave for a few seconds then blend it in with your fingertip. This will add more color and create that gorgeous glossy look.

If you have the proper tools, you can achieve great results when it comes to lipsticks. It’s all about the skill and the quality of the lipstick. For your lips to shine, you just need to keep up the upkeep. The last thing you want to do is smudge your lipstick or cause your lipstick to smudge. The best thing to do when it comes to keeping your lipstick beautiful is to avoid eating, drinking, and chewing.