Products:
– MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid, Studio Fix Powder
– Smashbox Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, Clear Brow Gel
– Bobbi Brown Bronzer
– Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Sensual
– Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop
– Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Fenty Glow
(Disclaimer: I do have Ashley’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)
Lipstick is hands down my favorite makeup product. But with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing us all to wear masks to protect ourselves and others from the virus, my lippies have been spending more time in my makeup bag than on my actual lips.
However, while during the beginning of the world, you know, falling apart, I was spending most of my time safely locked inside my home, in recent weeks, I finally found the courage to bravely venture to a Starbucks and other outdoor spaces to see my friends.
And if you think I’m going to add a little color to my lips for these special occasions, then you’re damn right!
In celebration of National Lipstick Day, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite lipsticks that will look just as good once you’ve taken off your mask as when you first swiped them on.
So if you think lipstick is canceled just because of the coronavirus, think again. Because these lip colors aren’t going anywhere — literally.
Black Radiance Metalicious Lip Sculptor
If a metallic lip is your thing, make sure to reach for this product before you head out. For a matte finish, blot with a tissue after application. If you’re more of a glossy girl, layer on a coat of clear gloss or Vaseline after it’s safe to take off your mask.
L’Oréal Paris Rouge Signature Matte Lip Stain
This matte stain is a fan favorite simply because it gives you highly pigmented color that doesn’t transfer. But hey, don’t just take my word for it. “[This shade] stands the test of time and won’t be around your cheeks or chin when you take off your mask,” says L’Oreal ambassador Sir John. “This ‘peek-a-boo’ color is your much needed emotional pick-me-up. Even if you have no makeup on anywhere else, doing a lip will make you feel alive and well.”
M.A.C. Cosmetics Powder Kiss Liquid Lip Color
Aside from the brilliant color and little transfer, what I love most about this product is that the applicator makes it easy to put on with zero fuss. It’s also ultra-lightweight and never drying, meaning it’s a color you can comfortably wear all day long.
Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick
One swipe and you’ve got brilliant color that won’t budge — not even for the second coming of Christ.
The Lip Bar Matte Liquid Lipstick
Much like the don dada Pat McGrath, The Lip Bar founder Melissa Butler knew exactly what she was doing when she created her line. These matte liquid lipsticks come in a variety of colors that suit every skin tone, give you a show-stopping finish, and know how to stay put.
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream
Thought you couldn’t find a lipstick for under $10 that would last all day and offer (literally) zero transfer? NYX said, girl, you better think again. I first tried this product years ago when I picked it up at a drugstore, and to this day I can confidently say that it was one of the best discoveries of my makeup life.
CoverGirl Outlast UltiMatte Liquid Lipstick
Cruelty-free, vegan, 24 hours of wear, and transfer resistant. Need I say more? Pick up CoverGirl’s Outlast UltiMatte Liquid Lipstick on your next essentials run to the drugstore.
Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Mat Matte Lipstick
Listen, Gucci did that when crafting this gorgeous lipstick. Offering a variety of shades, this light, smooth, creamy, and non-drying matte stays in place for as long as you want it to. But, it’s also super easy to remove at the end of the day. Another plus? It’s super lightweight, so you’ll probably forget you’re even wearing it.
Photo taken by Alana Marie Burrows.
Products used:
– MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid, Studio Fix Powder, Bronze Bronzer, Peaches Blush, DoubleGleam Extra Dimension Skinfinish Highlighter
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade, Modern Renaissance eyeshadow palette
– Make Up For Ever Nude Beige Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner Pencil, Pearly Sweet Beige Artist Plexi-Gloss.
Products used in this vibrant look:
– MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid, Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder, Bronze Bronzing Powder, Melba Blush, Hyper Real Glow Highlighting Palette in Flash + Awe
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz & Clear Brow Gel
– pink eyeshadows taken from Laura Lee Los Angeles Party Animal palette, Morphe x James Charles palette, NYX Ultimate Brights palette
– NYX Cosmetics Nude Suede Shoes lipliner, Creme Brûlée Butter Gloss, Dewy Finish Setting Spray.
(Disclaimer: I do have Chanel’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)
Model: Melissa Sue Green
Products:
– MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD foundation, cream concealer palette, powder eyeshadows, Smoky Lash mascara, Artist Rouge lipstick in Passion Red, Mist and Fix setting spray
– M·A·C Cosmetics Studio Fix powders to set and bronze, Tan pigment
– NYX Professional Makeup contour palette, Strobe Of Genius highlighter palette.
(Disclaimer: I do have Melissa’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)
Set those babies for all-day wear; some recommendations are clear gels, some are tinted.
Essence Lash & Brow Gel Mascara ($2.99) & Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel Mascara ($3.99)
E.L.F. Cosmetics Clear Brow & Lash Mascara ($2) & Wow Brow Gel ($4.97)
Rimmel Wonder’Full Brow Mascara $5.97
Almay Brow Styler Brow Mascara $6.99
NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara ($7.50) & Control Freak Eyebrow Gel ($8)
Covergirl Easy Breezy Brow Shape & Define Eyebrow Mascara ($8.99) & Easy Breezy Volumizing Brow Gel ($9.49)
Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara ($6.99) & Tattoo Studio Eyebrow Gel ($12.99)
Maybelline Fast Sculpting Brow Gel $7.99
L’Oreal Brow Stylist Boost & Set Brow Mascara $10.99
Glossier Boy Brow $20
Make Up For Ever Brow Gel $20
Urban Decay Brow Finish Gel $21
MILK MAKEUP Kush Fiber Brow Gel $26
MAC Cosmetics Clear Brow Set ($22) & Eyebrows Big Boost Fibre Gel ($28)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Gel ($24) & Clear Brow Gel ($29.50)
Hourglass Arch Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel $28
Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Shaping & Setting Gel ($32) & Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel ($32)
Sultry, green party glam on gorgeous Alena!
Products:
– Dior Backstage primer, Diorshow mascara
– Chanel Les Beiges foundation
– NARS Radiant Creamy concealer
– KVD Vegan Beauty loose setting powder
– Make Up For Ever sculpting powder, Mist & Fix setting spray
– Physician’s Formula Butter Bronzer
– Milani Luminoso baked blush
– NYX Cosmetics Epic Ink liquid eyeliner, Wonder contour stick, Powder Contour Palette, Strobe of Genius highlighter palette, Suede nude lipliner
– Revolution the Emily Edit eyeshadow palette
– MAC Cosmetics Soft Ocre paintpot, Honeylove matte lipstick, Smoulder Eye Kohl eyeliner
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow pomade in Soft Brown
– Ardell Wispies lashes.
(Disclaimer: I do have Alena’s consent to post her images on designated websites including Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, and use in my digital portfolio.)
Heat, humidity and sweat; three of make-up’s biggest enemies. Or so you might think. It doesn’t have to be that way, since nifty products and clever application techniques can help your make-up stay put through thick and thin – and that’s with a mask on, too. Here find five make-up artist-approved tips to harness when it’s hot.
Prep the skin
How you tend to your skin before you apply make-up is key to enhancing the longevity of base formulas. “Cleanse and then apply a good serum and moisturiser,” says make-up artist Cher Webb. “Then use a primer. It makes a huge difference and will keep your base on for longer.” Look to lightweight, antioxidant-rich moisturisers like QMS Medicosmetics Epigen Pollution Defence Day Cream, a good summer option, then ensure you apply an SPF, like Beauty Pie’s Featherlight SPF 50. As for primer, look no further than Elemis’s new Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser, which imparts a radiant sheen over skin while also keeping subsequent base products in place.
Choose the right foundation
Finding the right foundation is essential if you want to wear it all day – and it’s not as difficult as you might think. Those who prefer a barely-there finish should opt for BB or CC creams – Kevyn Aucoin’s Stripped Nude Skin Tint is second to none for a glowy summer finish. For those who like medium coverage and upwards, look for products labelled “long wear”. “These will have been tested by a panel of people to ensure they can perform in such a manner,” says Debbie Finnegan, MAC’s global senior artist. MAC’s Studio Fix Foundation is one such formula and promises to last for up to 24 hours on skin. Meanwhile, Laura Mercier’s Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation and Urban Decay’s Stay Naked 24-Hour Foundation are both excellent options when temperatures rise.
Set your base
Whether you use a spray or a powder, setting your make-up is key. “The Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray has been one of my make-up kit essentials for so many years now, as it sets and holds make-up in place for up to 16 hours,” says Webb. “It prevents make-up melting with its built-in temperature control formula, and I also spray it on top my brushes before make-up application for added longevity.” Mists are a great option during summer (we also love Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray), since they also hydrate and refresh the face – needed when temperatures are sky high – but powders are particularly good for those with oily skin. Look for finely-milled, translucent formulas, like Morphe’s Bake And Set Powder.
Consistency is key
To heat-proof your make-up look, switch creamy consistencies for powder textures instead. “In the heat, I would recommend making the most of your eye make-up, and add a matte bronzer and powder blush as these will last the duration,” advises Webb. “Cream and gel textures may move slightly over time, so go for matte products.” You’ll love getting Gucci Beauté’s Éclat Soleil Bronzing Powder out of your bag, such is its beautiful packaging and flattering matte bronze, while Chanel’s Joues Contraste Powder Blush comes in an array of flattering hues, ideal for sun-flushed skin.
Waterproof your eyes
If the heat all gets a bit much and your mascara simply won’t stay put, swap your normal mascara for a waterproof number. Rimmel’s Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara delivers a full and fluttery finish that stays put, no matter what you throw at it.
Products:
– ColourPop Orange You Glad? eyeshadow palette
– NYX Cosmetics Epic Ink eyeliner, Strobe of Genius highlighting palette, Nude Suede Shoes slide on glide on lipliner, Creme Brulee butter gloss
– Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Brown Brow Wiz & Clear Brow Gel
– MAC Cosmetics Studio Waterweight foundation & Studio Fix 24-H concealer
– Physician’s Formula Butter Bronzer
– Milani Luminoso blush.
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