Liquid lipsticks: purchase and use guide
One of the beauty products that is never missing from our bag or drawer is... lipstick! Whether it's red or nude, matte or shiny, whether it's for special occasions or for every day, we all own at least one!
But in this post we will discuss a particular category that has literally been on everyone's lips for some time now... liquid lipstick or lip tint!
This product has become very popular and made by a lot of brands, both low cost and more famous ones, precisely because it combines practicality in application - typical of a gloss thanks to the simple packaging with sponge applicator - with coverage and durability typical of a lipstick.
But how do we choose what's right for us? Will it really last as many hours with meals and drinks as they promise? What is the best way to apply it?
The very first piece of advice is to try it in the store before buying it. It is therefore appropriate to ask the perfumery sales assistants to be able to try a tester, in order to test the consistency of the formula and the color on our hands.
Also look carefully at the applicator, which can be drop-shaped or angled, and evaluate the product that seems most similar to your habits: a more liquid and light texture is perfect for those who prefer not to feel the product on them, while a creamier and more dense will be preferable if you are looking for coverage and intense color.
After the choice, the second step is lip care. It is important that they are well hydrated and not chapped! So scrub and lip balm – one of the non-oily ones – are a mandatory step before proceeding with the application of the dye.
And now, in front of the mirror, how to apply liquid lipsticks?
The convenience of these liquid lipsticks is that it is often not necessary to apply a pencil to define the lip contour before applying them because the applicator already allows precise application; however this can be subjective and those who prefer to enlarge the edges of the lips a little can still use a pencil line. Based on the texture we will decide how many layers to do but generally it is enough to do just one, to avoid lumps of product. Correctly applied liquid lipstick can last a really long time!
The last tip concerns removal: all liquid lipsticks/lip tints should be removed with an oil-based make-up remover because they are waterproof products - and consequently, highly seasoned foods can put a strain on even the most long-lasting formula, be careful ! – then, to remove the colour, massage your lips delicately with a little cotton wool soaked in two-phase make-up remover or natural oil. In case of excessive dryness, don't forget the lip balm and the next day you will be ready for another perfect application.
INFAILLIBLE 24H lipstick by L'Oreal Paris
Infallible like women who don't accept compromises, the new lipsticks born from the L'Oreal Paris laboratories, it has a formula capable of breaking down the barriers of time and guaranteeing long-lasting color and hydration. Its name is Infaillible 24H, ideal for women who dare and want to seduce without sacrificing comfort.
The exclusive formula of liquid lipsticks is based on:
- hyaluronic acid
- ultra intense and concentrated pigments
- hydrating and illuminating balm
These make the lips of an intense color, lacquered and no transfer, and hydrated throughout the day. To achieve perfection, the application requires 2 steps: the first for an intense, long-lasting color, using the high-precision applicator. The second step, a hydrating and ultra-comfortable balm, hydrates the lips with the special lip balm, illuminating and protecting the color 24H.
The lipstick is available at the price of €15.50 for 27 ml of product.
The nuances come in 8 variations of liquid lipsticks, glamorous and vibrant in colour:
- Corail Constant, the nude par excellence, with number 404
- Frozen Pink, a powder pink for every day, is at its best on blonde, with number 122
- Stay Raspberry, a warm but intense raspberry, for the colder season, suitable for brunettes, with the number 214
- Captivated Buy Cherise, cherry red for the most romantic evenings, with the number 701
- Red Infaillible, the red that never tires, suitable for all women, with the number 506
- Resolution Red, a slightly darker, almost black cherry red, cheeky when used on blonde, with the number 505
- Boundless Burgundy, the classic burgundy red perfect for blackberries, with the number 700
- Invincible Sable, sand coloured, innovative and intriguing, for those who love to dare, with color 113