Wrong. Not only does lipstick make a terrible concealer (it sinks into creases like crazy, for one thing), it can also damage your eyes. It's true: red, orange and pink lipsticks (and liners) often contain carmine, an ingredient which can not only stain skin but can cause serious allergic reactions.
Right from using a brown lipstick for contouring to using a pink one as a blush, lipstick can do it all. But did you ever consider using it as an eyeshadow? We bet you didn't because you have so many stunning eyeshadow palettes to play and experiment with!
That means no lipstick, blush, lip liner, or general color product should ever go near your eyes. At best, you risk mild eye irritation. At worst? "Using unapproved colorants around your eye could even lead to blindness," says cosmetic chemist Randy Schueller, the editor of thebeautybrains.com.
According to Dr. Levin, lipstick can cause acne when used on your face. Reason being, makeup can be comedogenic, meaning it can clog pores. In turn, this can lead to acne breakouts.
Insider says to blend the lipstick as a blush, dab a little color on your cheeks based on the shape of your face and use your fingers for a more precise application or a brush for blending.
Vaseline acts in the same way concealer or cream shadow does to help eye shadow look more vibrant. However, Vaseline seems to give the shadow more grip and makes it look more luminous. All you have to do is rub a little bit onto your lids before proceeding with your usual eye-shadow techniques.
Lipstick: Lipstick, lip gloss, and lip balm can get into the pores around your lips and result in acne, according to Ko. If you're prone to acne, pick non-comedogenic beauty products; these are products that are specially formulated to not block your pores.
Artificial Color — Look for FD&C in the ingredients list, which means the product has artificial color. This can irritate the skin and if it's in your lipstick or blush, it can cause breakouts around your mouth or on your cheeks.
Recently, however, research performed by scientists working for Berkeley's School of Public Health at the University of California discovered that today's lip glosses and lipsticks may contain potentially harmful levels of chromium, lead, aluminum, cadmium as well as several other metals toxic to the human body.
Set the product with translucent powder or dab on some highlighter or glitter to enhance the look. You can also go for a monochromatic look by using one shade of lipstick as blush and eyeshadow and on the lips.
1. Blush. You probably already know of this makeup hack, but if you don't, you can use your pink, reds, and orange lipstick colours as cream blushes. Remember to use soft matte, velvety, or creamy lipsticks as they are easy to blend and will not feel heavy on your skin.
You can utilise your lipstick as a blush. The application will be as smooth as a cream-based blush. Dab a bit on your cheeks and blend it well with your fingers. You can also go for a matching colour on your lips and cheeks for a flattering look.
It's a fact that a lot of these blushes are comedogenic ( products that clog the pores). And clogged pores result in… you guessed it — breakouts! It's just that such formulas blend into your skin seamlessly, and even though that sounds great, it's not the best for your face.
As with pimples on other parts of the body, people should refrain from popping a pimple on their lip because this may cause it to become infected or leave a scar.
Expired lipstick can grow mold. It can cause extreme swelling, skin irritations, or even infections. However, without mold, expired lipstick can become hard, crumble, and difficult to apply properly.
What causes pimples on the lip line? Excess oil production, bacteria, and hair follicles that are clogged by oil, dead skin, and debris can cause pimples on the lip line. Stress, hormones, and certain medications can increase your risk for pimples and worsen acne.
Not to worry; there's an easy solution. Dip your blending brush into setting powder and lightly blend it over your eyelids. This reduces the vibrancy of the shadow. If you have different eyeshadow shades on your lids, setting powder also blends them together for a smoother color transition.
Vaseline locks in any moisture on your face without adding other ingredients that might irritate your skin. A layer of Vaseline applied before you sleep can help restore your face's natural level of moisture and softness.
Start with an eye shadow primer: "It's good to set your eye shadow by starting with a primer. This helps to not only hold the shadow in place, but also preps the eyelid, getting rid of discoloration," Cherman said.
Treat a frosted lipstick like a highlight stick and swipe it anywhere you'd normally highlight - your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, your cupid's bow, under your eyebrow arch, and the tip of your chin. Blend and you'll be all set and glowy.
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Tip: Choose a lip liner that's the same colour as your lipstick, and apply it with cross-hatching over your entire lips before applying your lipstick.
What Is A Frosted Lipstick? Frosted lipstick is basically lipstick with a hint of shimmer in it, giving your lips a glossy and shiny look. While the '90s saw more tan and pink frosted lipsticks, the recent ones are light pastels, crimsons, and bronze, giving them a subtler look.