Lip gloss

The habit of emphasizing your lips, making them expressive, has the same age as humanity. Lipstick, and now the gloss perfectly cope with this feature, allowing women to always look attractive.

The market has a huge assortment of lip gloss with different textures, shades and effects. Let's try to understand this diversity.

Lipstick has been used by women from time immemorial. Lip gloss appeared much later, during the time of the famous ruler Catherine de Medici. Scientists know that she was fond of chemical science and it was in her laboratory that perfume compositions and various cosmetics were invented.

Creating the first lip gloss, the tsarina used beeswax and red paint of natural origin as the main components. When applied to the lips, additional components had a nourishing and softening effect. The new tool quickly gained popularity among women and men, while actively using cosmetic products.

Somewhat later, in France, a method was also invented to moisturize and nourish lips, giving them a pleasant, seductive shine with a combination of different oils. Secular noble ladies avoided the use of such means, as this was the lot of women representing the oldest profession.

Women of the USSR before the 1980s were familiar only with lipstick. And she had a poor range of colors and pronounced shortcomings.

Typically, such a product has in its composition a sufficiently small amount of dyes, because the color intensity is not its primary task. But it contains a composition of oils, nourishing, moisturizing and protecting substances. In order to give their products unique useful properties, many cosmetic brands produce natural products, the composition of which is enriched with vitamin complexes, organic oils, plant extracts. Such a tool can have a positive effect on the delicate epidermis, caring for it during the day, as well as protect it from the harmful effects of the sun and wind, and accelerate tissue regeneration.

Depending on its texture, gloss can be produced in various forms. Most often, liquid formulations take the form of a tube equipped with a soft and fluffy or plastic applicator. With the help of it is convenient to apply the tool. Solid options can be presented in the form of lipstick or placed in a jar. To apply it, you need to use a special brush, although many girls gracefully pick up the product directly on the finger.

Compared to lipstick, lip gloss has benefits that every woman can take advantage of.

1. The composition of most of these products include useful moisturizing and nourishing ingredients that allow you to care for a delicate dermis during the day.
2. The content of natural oils can protect the lips from the harmful effects of the environment. However, cosmetologists do not recommend completely replacing balms with such cosmetics.
3. Dyes in such a product is much less than in traditional lipstick, which means that their unpleasant effects are minimized. It is advisable to choose products that contain only natural ingredients, so you can fully protect yourself.
4. Favorable combination of coloring pigments and oils will make the lips more voluminous and sensual.
5. Neutral or transparent means perfectly complete the everyday image, making it light and weightless.
6. Good makeup is not felt on the lips, while remaining virtually invisible to the woman.
7. Quality goods always fall flat, do not clog up in folds, allowing them to disguise them. Therefore, many aged women prefer to use it in everyday life to disguise age-related changes.

If the decision to acquire brilliance is made, you need to choose it correctly. After all, the choice will depend on how well it will serve you. To make a decision consciously, you need to familiarize yourself with some rules that will serve as an excellent reference point in the wide world of the cosmetic industry.

• Do not rush to purchase the product, seeing it in the catalog or on the lips of one of your friends. The catalog may not specify the correct composition. This is especially important if you are an adherent of natural formulations or have an increased sensitivity of the skin. In addition, on the pages of a glossy magazine, the shade may look somewhat different from a real live product. Therefore, it is better to choose the color after a visual acquaintance, and preferably a test on your own lips. After all, even looking at the shade used by another woman, it is difficult to say whether it will fit your eyes, skin and hair color.
• Be sure to pay attention to the composition of the goods. In order not only to improve the appearance, but also to get the maximum benefit with a minimum of harm, choose products containing natural nutritive oils, plant extracts, vitamins. It may also contain a moisturizing component, for example, glycerol or hyaluronic acid or protective ingredients.
• When you put the product, listen to the sensations. High-quality shine should not leave behind lumps or grains of sand, it should be almost imperceptible. If an unpleasant smell or bitter taste is clearly felt, the remedy is most likely ruined. Unpleasant sensations such as burning, itching and others should not be, perhaps, because your skin reacts to any allergen in the composition. The only exception may be additional goods, but their description should indicate that there may be a brief burning sensation and tingling.
• Do not seek to get the cheapest option, especially among strangers who do not represent a well-known company. In the case of problems with finances, such a composition can be made by hand with available products.
• For young girls, the use of bright colors is undesirable. glitter or applying it on top of a screaming lipstick, it can give age and make the image defiant and vulgar. It is better to use soft tones with a slight unobtrusive shade.

• If you pick up the product for the summer time, Try to find one that has UV protection. This will help not only to create the perfect image, but also to protect the delicate skin from drying out and aging.
• If possible, Always use a tester before purchasing. If an unpleasant sensation, a repulsive odor or bitterness appears, immediately remove it with a napkin or cotton pad, and remove the remnants with milk to remove makeup, gel or micellar water.
• Has the meaning consistency means. If it is too thick, it will be difficult to distribute it, most likely, the layer will be too thick. If the texture is too liquid, the effect will be short-lived.
• Pay attention to the applicator that comes with the tube. for drawing. A brush or plastic should have a beveled shape towards the end for proper distribution. Fully round specimens can be applied with a divorce.
• Be sure to check shelf life before the purchase. Buying an expired product is impractical and dangerous to health.Due to the fact that the substances included in the composition can oxidize and deteriorate, such cosmetics will not give the desired result. Moreover, spoiled ingredients can cause severe irritation or an allergic reaction, especially on the tender and sensitive lips epidermis.
• See also the shelf life after opening. High-quality modern cosmetics can be stored after the opening of the tube for about a year without changing the properties. The longer the period for use, the greater the number of preservatives manufacturer added to the composition. Substances that have a preservative effect are not always helpful and safe. It is not terrible, if the period of use will be small, it means that the product contains a lot of natural ingredients. A good shine consumed pretty quickly.

Increased resistance and even overlay are known means of having among the ingredients beeswax. But, as you know, this substance is not suitable for everyone because of its allergenicity. Especially wear-resistant products are manufactured by professional cosmetic brands. For important cases, you can also pay attention to moisture-resistant products. Not bad proved in this question marks: NYX, Essencem Manhattan, Estee Lauder.

To create additional effects, you can purchase cosmetics that increase the volume of the lips or add special shine options. For example, there are many modern products on the market that make sponges more sensual and plump due to the content of special irritating components in the composition. An ultraviolent version from the well-known Avon brand that creates 3D volume may also be suitable.

For children's mornings or holidays you should not use products intended for adults. Children's skin is especially delicate and susceptible, so the tool should be 100% safe, contain a large number of useful substances and only natural ingredients. Excluded in such a product is the effect of lifting or increasing volume. In fact, children's gloss compositions are very similar to the balms that protect the lips from dryness and chapping. The children's shine “Princess”, “Little Fairy” is very popular. They have a pleasant aroma and beneficial properties.

A huge variety of lip gloss in a cosmetics shop is constantly complemented by new brands, products with innovative properties and new products of cosmetic giants. Consider the most popular manufacturers of this product.

• Well-known representative of the Russian market of cosmetic products Oriflame presents a rich assortment of goods. Cosmetics from Sweden are very popular with ladies, the choice of the product from the catalog is especially convenient, in which all the new products are presented and there are often convenient discounts.

• Moisturizing option "Gordani Gold" has light air shades and translucent shimmer. The effect of moistening is achieved due to the inclusion of microscopic spheres of hyaluronic acid.
• Multifunctional product with cream texture "5 in 1" is famous for its which is 80% composed of useful components. For a long time it gives a feeling of moisture, is represented by glossy tones, has a pleasant texture and caring properties. Its coating is comfortable and non-sticky, and when applied in several layers it adds extra volume to lips.

• Featuring special color fastness. gives the surface a shine of the mirror and can hold for up to 6 hours
• "Power Shine" has a radiant effect, makes lips plump and can withstand up to 8 hours of socks.

• Brand Victoria's Secret except for the well-known lingerie and swimwear has its own line of decorative cosmetics. The gloss produced by the company has a special sweet aroma and even taste, which very much attracts some customers and confuses others a little. Products have delicate shades and pleasant shine. On the lips felt, stick, but have a good durability for about three hours. Go decently, without leaving a white strip and not rolling down.

• Shop cosmetics "L'Etoile" represents its own brand. In the assortment of the company products are produced in the usual liquid form, as well as in the form of a pencil.
  • Pencil caprice combines rich colors, brilliant finish and care due to the enrichment of the composition with jojoba and shea oils. It has a high content of vitamin E, which gives a long-lasting moisturizing effect.
  • "Bijou" - a tool with a special sparkling effect, has a cream texture, perfectly distributed over the lips. Due to the content of hyaluronic acid it fills and masks cracks.
  • Lip Boosting Product Starlette combines the effect of vinyl and diamond finish. It has a modern applicator that perfectly distributes the texture.

• BB shine combines five effects: moisturizes, cares, restores, nourishes and gives a soft shade. It has the sweetness of candy and caring properties.
• Goods from Max Factor "Color Elixir Gloss" has sixteen shades, allowing you to choose the right for every customer. Equipped with a convenient splicing appliqué, has a creamy texture similar to a balm and fits perfectly.
• Levres Scintillantes, produced by the French brand Chanel, is particularly popular. Perfect for spring make-up according to makeup artists of Cosmopolitan magazine. It has a pleasant texture and makes the lips well-groomed. The disadvantages include the possibility of leaving a white band between the lips when worn.

• Brand missha It represents a large selection of gloss and tints for different occasions.
  • "Glam Pearl" possesses pearl modulations and feeds thanks to the oils of plants which are a part.
  • "Neon Tint" different ability to adjust the color to the natural tone of the lips. Because of the 3D particles with the effect of neon reflects the light falling on the skin. Has a sun protection factor SPF15.
  • "Agua Gel Tint" has increased durability. Increases the natural brightness of the lips by several shades, preventing them from losing their naturalness.
  • "Tinted Jelly Lips" It has a jelly texture, due to which it does not smear and does not spread. Treats the skin due to the content of shea butter and kupuasu and mango extract. The effect is complemented by a pleasant fruit aroma.

• The American brand Estee Lauder releases the version with the Pure Color Gloss applicator. It has an incredible amount of variations - 23 shades with a glass finish. Light aroma, moisturizing effect and good stability make it especially attractive.
• Budget brand Art-Visage offers its customers a wide variety of goods. Among them are matte and glossy patterns with lots of tones. About the product “Gloss”, users generally respond positively, celebrate its pleasant texture, good coverage and especially attractive price.
• Urban Decay Company presents “Revolution” products with active pigmentation and juicy shine. Such variations of shades are presented: Scandal, Bitterswit, Savage, Assassin, Punch Drunk, Big-Bang Revolution, Kinky, FailBait.
• New Catrice Lip Cushion Lip Cushion has a lot of positive reviews. It features an innovative cushion format. He deserved approval because of the noticeable care, disguise of flaws, pleasant shades and good durability.

• Glitter from Clinique have a large number of formats: traditional liquid with an applicator, moisturizing pencils, balms and bottles in the form of varnish. Lip polish is one of the innovations used by the Belgian firm. It has a smooth coating and lasts up to six hours. Caring for the skin and not felt when worn.
• Means "Gloss D'Enfer" from Guerlain has twenty shades, nice texture. Does not stick and not felt. Convenient applicator emphasizes the shape of the lips, the consistency allows you to create the effect of naturalness or saturation depending on the application. It has an unobtrusive vanilla flavor.
• Erborian oil and shine in one product offers shine and powerful care. The composition is different utility and naturalness: oil of Japanese camellia, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, jojoba and sesame. These ingredients have a soothing, nourishing and antioxidant effect.
• Belvedere Company presents products that have the effect of balms and shine. Saturate the color and protect the skin from harmful factors. Has a sun protection factor SPF 20.

• Ninelle products Have a nice price, sweet smell and average effect. Glitter does not look very natural and is prone to the formation of a white stripe between the lips.
• Mark Isadora represents glitter pencil. Conveniently applied, makes the sponge smooth and soft thanks to the texture of the cream.
• Remedy for Eva Mosaic has a palette of 44 shades. Caring, does not contain parabens and mineral oils.
• Inglot product It is embossed in a liquid, oil form and a jar. There is also a set of two shades that create a 3D volume effect. Enriched with vitamin E and peptides.

In order to always look perfect, using glitter or tint, get acquainted with the opinion of makeup artists on how best to apply it.

• To keep the product longer, before applying it you need to walk on the lips with powder or liquid foundation.
• For a particularly bright effect, apply lipstick, blot off excess with a napkin. Apply a thin layer of powder, once again go around lipstick and give shine shine.
• For a light, natural effect, apply the product only to the middle of the lips and then stretch it over the entire surface, pressing it with your lips.
• Evening option allows you to use gloss over lipstick, it will enhance its color and give shine.
• In a daily make-up it is better to use gloss separately. It will make the image sensual and easy.
• Despite the caring components, shine can not perform the function of a balm. For complete protection, use a balm under a shiny gel.

In the comments, the ladies are especially distinguished among the fluid texture of the gloss of Estee Lauder, Chanel and Pupa. Among the manufacturers of solid products, IsaDora, Maybelline and L'Oreal excelled. The latest brand is distinguished by the production of budget pallets with a variety of juicy and nude tones. Clarins, L'Oreal "Infaillible Sexy", Max Factor stand out among the balms.

You will learn more about lip gloss of different brands in the following video.