We all know Independence Day is in July, but there is another holiday worth celebrating this month: National Lipstick Day on July 29. It is a day we celebrate the versatility and power of lipstick. This is your chance to step out and do something different. Yep, I’m calling you out, girlfriend. What are you afraid of?
When I first started wearing lipstick, my go-to hue was berry. Berry lip colors are a safe color that looks good on any skin tone — not bold, not neutral, just right in the middle of most women’s comfort zone. I don’t think there is a universal wrong or right lip color. I encourage you to try before you buy and wear whatever makes you feel confident.
Coco Chanel once said, “If you are sad, add more lipstick and attack.” The best lip color is the one that looks good on you, so dare to be the best version of yourself.
HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL
LIP-RELATED POINTERS:
LIPLINER
What is the right color? There are two options.
Flesh tone is an economical choice because you can wear a flesh-toned liner with any lip color. Therefore, you only will need one liner for your rainbow of lipsticks.
However, there is another school of thought. Some of us prefer to have our lipliner match our lip color. This approach is more expensive for those of us who like variety. There are four color families of lip color: reds, pink/mauves, plum/berries and neutral/earth tones. So, if you want to coordinate your lipstick and lipliner, you will need four or more lipliners.
Whatever you decide, it is great! Do you!
LIP CARE
Our lips are organically dry because they don’t have oil glands. For soft, supple, and kissable lips, do the following:
Remove the dead, dull and dry skin with a sugar scrub two to three times a week, preferably at night. Then apply a lip balm with jojoba oil. Use balm as needed. Why jojoba oil? Jojoba oil is the closest thing to the natural oil our body produces, so give your lips what they like.
Many women are not fans of matte lipsticks because they are so dry. You can avoid dry lips simply by applying a lip balm after your lip liner but before your lipstick.
If you like highly pigmented hues with lip-conditioning and long-wear ingredients, then gel-based lipsticks are the best choice. Does this mean you can drink or kiss someone on the cheek without lipstick residue? No. Most stain-resistant lipsticks are alcohol based and will dry out your lips.
From this National Lipstick Day onward, let’s give our lips the love they need and deserve!
