As lipstick lovers, we don't always think about what it takes to have a smooth day of wearing lippies. Early is my "loving lipsticks journey" I would just apply my Lippie of the Day before I left home for work in the mornings. Not once did I think about all of the many things that could happen during my 8 hour work day while wearing my lipstick. I know I'm talking about lipsticks, however the most embarrassing thing is to have lipstick on your teeth, chin, or khaki pants, then on top of that -- talking and greeting several hundreds of people and no one tells you.
How do you recover from that?
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| Photo Credit: Google Search - Messy Lipstick |
Over this last year I've learn two things about wearing lipsticks:
1. Wear Matte Liquid Lipsticks -- They stay in place. I've decided to wear Matte Liquid Lipsticks majority of the time, especially if I'm going to wear the same lippie more than 6 hours. Just know that most Liquid Lipsticks will stay on your lips for at least 8 hours, and you must remove them with a makeup wipe or oil base product., if not it will just continue to hang around.
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| Photo Credit: Google Search - Liquid Lipsticks |
2. There are "Must Have" Essentials Items that you should carry with you at all times while wearing lipsticks. Throughout the day you may need to touch up your lipstick after drinking and eating. I know it may seem like a lot, however I rather you have things items. Don't be like me -- stuck with the lipstick stains on my lips until I can get to some wipes. Then I end up buying extra wipes, although I have some at home. A.K.A wasting money. Thank God I'm wiser now.
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| Example of Daily "Must Have" Essentials
This photo was taken at my dinner table at a restaurant, I had to switch lippies because I didn't care for the one I wore there. Even though I was about to eat dinner, I still had to change my lipstick -- can't go without it.
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Let's break this down so you will know what to pack for your day of wearing Lipstick.
I call it my - What's that Lippie? Lip Kit.
1. Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes/Wipes
You can feel free to try any brand you would like, however Neutrogena and only Neutrogena works for me. If I make a guess I think I've gone thru about 18 packs so far. Love, Love, Love!!!!! They cost about $5 per pack and they are worth every penny. You don't want to get caught without them. Even when I travel I make sure they are in my travel makeup bag. If not.... to Target, Wal-Mart, Ulta, Sephora, Base Exchange, Base Commissary, CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Kroger, Publix, or Sam's Club I go.
2. Compact Mirror
You got to see what you are doing. Sometimes you make have to apply/reapply on the go, so a compact mirror is a "must have". I've tried to use my cell phone camera. It works, but the mirror is more accurate. I usually pick this type of mirror up from Michaels for about $1.50 -- Don't forget to use a 40% off coupon.
3. Lip Care Products
Same with makeup wipes, brand is totally your choice, but you must have this handy. You always want to practice lip care daily to avoid a Lip Crisis. It's hard to recover from "Cracked Lips".
4. Refresh/ Backup Lippie
I normally only bring one or two lippies out of my house at one time, unless I'm traveling -- then 4 at the max. Because I pay an average of $18 plus per lipstick I try to limit losing any of them. It is important that you bring the lippie that you are wearing to refresh when needed. Also if you are unsure of the lipstick ie. the formula or shade, you may want to bring a back up lippie that you already know works for you with you.
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| Photo Credit: Google Search - Messy Lipstick |
I hope that you have learned a little more about this complex world of lipstick wearing. Just remember that it takes time to learn what you like and dislike when it comes to lipsticks. Until then don't forget to carry your makeup wipes!
As always thanks for reading -- What's your lippie today?
