Lipstick that lasts

[ChloeL]

Hi all

 

I have been trying different kids of lipstick (Revlon, L'Oreal, ELF mostly) and have been trying to find one that looks nice (has a bit of shimmer), but also lasts at least a few hours.  The L'Oreal doesn't last at all, the Revlon lasts a bit longer but looks dull.  The ELF lipsticks have been mixed.

 

I'm wondering what the women on here think about a lipstick that gives nice color and some nice shimmer, but also keeps that good look for more than a few hours.  Or is reapplying every few hours just a part of being a woman?  I have asked this of a few of my female friends at work, and most of them say to go to lip gloss, which I don't like the feel of.  Is that the real answer?

 

Any advice is appreciated as always!!

[Birdie]

5 minutes ago, ChloeL said:

Hi all

 

I have been trying different kids of lipstick (Revlon, L'Oreal, ELF mostly) and have been trying to find one that looks nice (has a bit of shimmer), but also lasts at least a few hours.  The L'Oreal doesn't last at all, the Revlon lasts a bit longer but looks dull.  The ELF lipsticks have been mixed.

 

I'm wondering what the women on here think about a lipstick that gives nice color and some nice shimmer, but also keeps that good look for more than a few hours.  Or is reapplying every few hours just a part of being a woman?  I have asked this of a few of my female friends at work, and most of them say to go to lip gloss, which I don't like the feel of.  Is that the real answer?

 

Any advice is appreciated as always!!

I only wear lip gloss for that reason. 

[Madison_1990]

I work in a department store and occasionally have to work at the makeup counter, so I've run into this question before.

 

If you want shine that lasts more than an hour or so, gloss is really your only option unless you want to go for a really expensive lipstick option.  And even those seem to dry your lips out.

 

Any lipstick that lasts is probably going to be more matte.  One thing you might want to do Chloe, that I do sometimes is if you have a lipstick color you like, apply just a bit of clear lip gloss on top of it.  That might work for you.

[April Marie]

On 8/11/2023 at 6:02 PM, Madison_1990 said:

apply just a bit of clear lip gloss on top of it.  

What a great tip!!! Thank you!!!

[ChloeL]

On 8/11/2023 at 3:02 PM, Madison_1990 said:

One thing you might want to do Chloe, that I do sometimes is if you have a lipstick color you like, apply just a bit of clear lip gloss on top of it.  That might work for you.

 

That's a really good idea Madison.  Thanks!

[Madison_1990]

Just remember to go very lightly with the gloss @April Marie and @ChloeL.  I agree that gloss can have a feel that's not as nice as lipstick, but if you do it very lightly to just get a bit of shine, it works well.  Just remember to use the edge of the container to get 90% or so of the gloss off the brush before applying to your lips.

[Sally Stone]

Cloe, not sure how you would feel about lip paint, but it is all I wear.  My two go to lip paints are both made by Maybelline.  For many years, I have worn Maybelline 24, which you have to cover with a gloss coat (included).  The gloss is not wear resistant but the lip paint stays on for several hours.  You actually have to remove it with their remover or you can use baby oil, which I prefer.

 

My new favorite, however, is Vinyl Ink.  It's also made by Maybelline.  You put it on without a gloss coat.  It's called vinyl ink because the sheen resembles vinyl-very appealing-just the right amount of shine.  This formula takes longer to dry but once it is fully set it wears like iron.  I also use baby oil to remove it.

 

I like lip paint because I can put it on once and it lasts all day.  I hate constantly having to redo my lips.  It won't rub off on your clothes and you don't to worry about your hair messing up your lips.  Some people claim lip paints dry out their lips but I have never experienced that problem.

[ChloeL]

I will give these ideas a try, thanks!  I just don't like my lipstick looking dull and losing that shine so quickly, but I've also tried a few lip glosses and just don't like they way they feel.  But I have new things to try now, thanks all!