Lipstick

The first lipsticks were invented in ancient Egypt. In ancient times, they were popular. In the middle ages, they were considered the witchcraft attributes, while during the Renaissance, they became a favourite beauty item of women and men. Now, they are indispensable: it is very difficult to find a woman who has no lipstick or gloss in her cosmetic bag.

Usage of lipstick today

Of course, the main function of this beauty product is decorative. Such make-up can transform your appearance, giving any colour (from gentle nude to neon red) and shine. This way, it helps to place emphasis on your look and make you look more attractive. However, its properties don't end there.

Having a perfect composition, modern cosmetics can fulfil several other functions. For example, it can serve as a moisturising balm, hydrating the skin, or as a protective agent that saves your lips from aggressive external factors (including sunlight). Most cosmetics also have nourishing, regenerating and antioxidant properties, which makes them indispensable skincare products.

Types of lipsticks

Modern women can choose not only the colour but also the effect and method of application. There is a wide range of products: from liquid options providing a wet shine to super-resistant matte pencils that don't disappear even when you eat.

So, let's consider them in details:

• Classic lipsticks are produced in cases with caps. They provide a decorative and moisturising effect. They can stay on your lips for a few hours. Classic pomades are available in a wide selection of colours. From the customers' point of view, the best among the professional brands are L'Oreal Paris, NYX, and some others.
• Glosses are available in tubes, sticks or vials. They have a light texture, provide a semi-transparent coverage and a radiant effect and make your lips look larger. Most glosses are long-lasting. The range of paints is very wide, but makeup artists recommend German brand Gosh.
• Contour pencils have a solid texture. They are applied in a thin layer and don't require the use of special contours. Long-lasting options are often produced in the form of pencils, which can stay on your lips all day. Customer favourites are water-resistant countour pencils from Posh.
• Balms – they add colour and moisturise, nourish, and heal them. They can be colourless or clear. The balms from Eos and Nars get only positive reviews.
• Liquid lipsticks come in tubes with brushes or applicators and are very easy to apply. They have a moisturising effect and (unlike gloss) have an intense hint. Liquid items from Pupa and matte from Aden will look perfectly on your lips.

To improve the quality of their cosmetics, the manufacturers often combine several properties in one. The good products make the look lusciously dramatic due to the content of natural oils, wax and vitamins A and E.

Of course, the current product choice is impressive! Today, lipsticks are available in different textures, colours, shapes and types. In the online shop Makeup, you can quickly find the products you're looking for, as all of them are divided into categories. Just choose the desired manufacturer, type and classification of cosmetics.