Lipstick and Lipgloss

Lipstick

Lipsticks come in many different formulas, depending on which brand you buy. When testing a lipstick it is best to use the tip of your index finger rather than the back of your hand as a lip colour will show up lighter on the back of your hand. The tip of your index finger is a closer shade to your lip colour too so you'll get a better idea of how pigmented that lip product really is.

Check the consistency of the product - Is it greasy? Dry? Does it slide easily? How well does the colour show up? All of these factors are important because if you have dry lips for example then you will need to ensure you wear a lipbalm with any lipstick that has a dryer formula.



Lip gloss

Apply many of the same rules for choosing a lipstick to choosing a lip gloss.

I find many drugstore lipglosses can be misleading. They often look very pigmented in the tube but in reality, a lot of them are quite sheer. If you like sheer colour then that's great but if you're like me and you are fond of your pigmentation then be aware of this.

Often testing lipglosses on your index finger will show its type of coverage up extremely well. I have been able to avoid lipglosses that were too sheer for my taste thanks to testing them this way.

Also check the formula. Is it sticky? Smooth? Creamy? Pigmented? Sheer?

And last but not least don't forget to check the scent of your lip products. It might sound silly but if you can't stand sickly lip products for example this will save you buying something you won't wear.