Applying your makeup for a night out, a long day at work or school is routine for most girls and women. However, the most frequently touched-up part of the makeup is the reapplication of lip products. If you're tired of re-applying lip stick or lip gloss and genuinely want to end with your makeup application while you're at home, a lip tint is the thing you need. And if you're dealing with sensitive lips or are allergic to many ingredients regular lip products, have, be sure to use a hypoallergenic lip tint. Here's how to choose it.
What's a Hypoallergenic Makeup?
Hypoallergenic means the product has ingredients that are unlikely to cause an allergic reaction and are free of common allergens found in cosmetics. Some common ingredients that may cause a reaction include fragrance, formaldehyde, and certain preservatives.
If you're curious about how hypoallergenic makeup compares to natural or clean beauty, there is a distinction. While many clean or natural beauty brands also use hypoallergenic labels and ingredients, the two concepts are not the same. Hypoallergenic makeup refers to how a product reacts with the skin, while clean, organic, and natural describe the manufacturing processes or the source of an ingredient.
Do You Need It?
You don't have to have any skin allergies to choose hypoallergenic makeup. Some people are sensitive to ingredients such as fragrance which is often found in lip products. So, it's a good idea to choose a hypoallergenic lip tint because, as the name says, goes onto your lips. This way you aren't only protecting your lip skin, but your entire oral and digestive health.
Difference Between Lip Tint and Lip Stain?
Although they may appear similar, these two lip products have some notable distinctions when it comes to wear. A lip tint provides a subtle hint of color to your lips that can be effortlessly removed. Typically, lip tints offer a lightweight and sheer coverage. On the other hand, a lip stain has a lightweight formula that seeps into the skin, leaving a temporary stain on your lips that lasts much longer. It also feels incredibly light on the lips, but if you attempt to wipe it off with a tissue, you'll find it quite resistant.
Why Use It?
Choosing lip stain over traditional lipstick comes with a bunch of benefits. Lip tinting, also known as lip blushing, gives you a more natural look as the pigments are tattooed directly onto your lips. The colour gradually fades, allowing your natural lip tone to shine through and giving you a one-of-a-kind shade.
It Stays in Place
Lip stains are the ideal choice for holiday makeup because they make a lasting impression on people's memories, not on their glassware. The colour stays put without smudging, smearing, or rubbing off on your teeth, utensils, or anyone else's face. Enjoy all the festive treats and drinks without stressing about your lip colour coming off.
A Little Goes a Long Way
Lip stains are famous for their vibrant colour pigments, meaning you don't need much product to achieve a stunning pout. If you prefer a more subtle hue, start with a light coat and gradually add more for a standout look. Another advantage is that lip stains last longer, so you won't have to reapply them as frequently. This not only saves time on touch-ups but also leaves more room in your holiday gift budget.
It's Not Sticky
Lip stains are well-known for their intense colour payoff, which allows you to create a bold lip with just a small amount of product. For a softer look, begin with a thin layer and build up to your desired intensity. Plus, the long-lasting formula of lip stains means you won't have to touch up as often, saving you time and money during the holiday season.
How to Choose the Right Colour For You?
Skin Undertone
Picking the right colour for your lip tint can make all the difference in achieving a natural and flattering look. To find the perfect shade, it's important to consider your skin's undertone. Determine whether you have warm, cool, or neutral undertones. Warm undertones have yellow or gold hues, while cool undertones have pink or blue hues. Neutral undertones have a balance of both warm and cool hues.
Natural Lip Colour
Matching your lip tint colour to your undertone will create a harmonious and beautiful look. If you have warm undertones, try coral, terracotta, or cinnamon shades. For cool undertones, go for rose, mauve, or plum shades. And if you have neutral undertones, lucky you! You can rock both warm and cool shades.
Tips to Remove Lip Tint
Since this is a long-lasting lip product, you might wonder what's the easiest way to remove it. Water and facial soaps won't do much, but a good old oil-based makeup remover should help you remove the lip tint from your lips. Gently rub the oil-based makeup remover on your lips, and then add some water to create emulsion. In the end just rinse your lips with water and you're good to go.
