You may or may not be a makeup junkie, but there are definitely a few things you’d want to know when you shop for brand new stuff.
The Dates Matter
Food items are not the only things that have a shelf life. Your lipstick does, too. Most make up. Or lipstick in particular will remain good for as long as 3 years from the date of manufacture. It is always advisable that you look for the most recently manufactured make up products including your lipstick and gloss, just like you would do when you pick various food products.
Thus, if you have got to pick one out of the lot, look for the one with the most recent manufactured date, so it not only will feel fresh, but also last long.
Make Use of Testers
What is the point if stores offered you testers and you chose not to take full advantage of them? This in fact, might be one of the biggest mistakes you would be making when buying your lipstick. A real makeup junkie would warn you about buying lipstick without trying them on!
It is almost like rule number 1 because testing your lipstick is the only way to know how well the shade suits you, or if it suits you at all, and also if it ‘feels’ right wearing it. Sometimes, the look of a stick can be quite deceiving – try it on and you’d realize how it absolutely isn’t what you pictured, meaning it could be better or worse!
Know What Ingredients and Properties to Look For
The ingredients in a lipstick are something to pay loads of attention to. This is not always about having allergies or so. Focusing on ingredients that promote both healthy and beautiful lips is always a good thing to do.
Keep in mind that beauty is skin deep and so when you get yourself a bunch of beauty products, it is not entirely about how you ‘look’ but about achieving a more wholesome result at the end of the day. Thus, look for rich ingredients that are rich in vitamin E and antioxidants and those that have hydrating properties.
Know ‘Your’ Shade
Whether you are on the hunt for a range of matte colours or the best lipgloss kits you can find, always know which shades suit you best. It is like the crucial part of your homework – figuring out ‘your’ colours before you can set out to grab a bunch of gorgeous hues.
Copper might look lovely on your colleague who has got a deep complexion;however, it may not look the same if your skin is a different tone. Thus, do all the research you can and watch all those fun tutorials so you know how to pick and play around with lipstick shades depending on, mainly, your skin tone.
Check Out Product Reviews
Reviews and testimonials should give you the kind of information you might be missing. If you are thinking twice about a certain product or a particular colour/shade despite having read loads about it, looking at a couple of reviews should help you decide finally, once and for all. Thus, never underestimate the benefit of watching/reading a review!
