Most Effective And Classic Way For Matte Lips.

♥Most Effective And Classic Way

                 For Matte Lips.♥

Matte lips...will never go out of style. It's such a bold statement. But, if you have awfully dry lips like me...it can be an awful, crusty looking mess.

There are lipsticks out there that are automatically matte or really close to it. I'll write down the cheaper names at the end of this post. But, most of them tend to be more on the expensive side. Because of that, a lot of people have come up with their own ways to make any lipstick matte. 

The translucent powder seems to be the most widely known. With or without tissue. I've tried it myself and it's just a mess. It surely isn't beneficial for those with dryer lips. Plus, not everyone has translucent powder or even know what it is. I sure didn't at first! I went to go by some and ahem...not paying that much for it. I have yet to see a drugstore brand carry translucent powder. No thanks.

There's tons of other ridiculous ways to get your lips matte but I say...let's kick it old school. And I mean OLD school. Back to the 40's or 50's. A favourite era of mine. And I feel if it was beneficial for them back then, it should still be the same...right? You'll see. You'll all see!

On to the materials!

Lip balm! A major for matte lips! What I usually do is apply some lip balm and then wait for it to sink into my lips and then go ahead and apply another layer. You want to have amazingly soft lips for a matte look. 

Next!

Your favourite lipstick! Any brand or colour will do! It doesn't matter. 

Lastly!

Tissue! although I'm using toilet paper

While the lip balm is still relevant on your lips, apply your lipstick. But when you do, use a tapping method. Tap and slightly rub the lipstick on your lips. It will help distribute the colour on your lips properly and have a more natural effect. If you just smear or rub it on your lips, it's too thick to work with and will be harder to get matte. By dabbing, it's less shiny.

Ta-Da!

I was in a rush man...don't judge my lipstick skills.

But, notice how shiny the lipstick is?

Next you want to take your tissue and fold it in half and then wrap your lips around it ew.

And then close your mouth. Try to get as much of your lips that you can!

And if you didn't just dab the tissue on the areas that you missed!

Also, if you're in a hurry or just simply lazy, just dab right after you applied your lipstick.

Results!

I'm sick of how awful my teeth are coming out in pictures...

Alrighty! Very simple and a classic! The best way for me I can tell you that. Now, on to the brands that are the most matte for cheap!

Maybelline is my number one lipstick brand but their colours are a little on the shinier side but not too badly. But for me Covergirl is the best for being the most matte. And is what I used in today's pictorial!
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Here's a funny picture I took of my dog earlier for a school project!


Fur just blowing in the wind everything. She was posing too! She was my model for my Photography class. Oh Montannerz... did I ever mention I have a rabbit as well...I'll have to dig up pictures!DISCLAIMER: I DO EDIT pictures to some extent. Only to further quality to show products better, or to lighten, soften and filter for dramatic effect on SOME pictures. No Photoshop etc. is being used or body configuring. Thank You.
♥Be Dazzling!♥

4 Different Ways To NATURALLY Do "The Nude Lip."

    ♥4 Different Ways To NATURALLY Do...
                "The Nude Lip."♥

The Nude Lip craze is something that will never die down or go away...ever. It's a simple way to tone down any dramatic eye makeup or any outfit. It matches everything. And it's very natural. 

Although, it is a little hard to find the exact lip product and in the perfect shade. It has taken me years! 2 or 3 to be exact. Tons of trial and errors with products and colours. Either they were too light and I looked a little crack-ey or they were too dark. Sometimes the products was too dry and made my lips look and feel like...just hell. Let's just say that. Sometimes the products were too shiny or the products wasn'tt thick/solid enough and therefore it was streaky. 

Ugh! Enough already!

So, during the few years that I have been searching for my perfect nude, I've found a few product and shades that have worked well for me! I'm mixed and so that makes it a little harder to find a nude. You can go either way : dark or light. But it's never truly right. 

It's also a little funny to see girls that just can't get it together and their nude lip looks a little...like...skin discoloration and that's not what we want. So, I'm here to help you all, especially those with in between skin complexions to do the infamous Nude Lip.

"Kota, what do you mean by naturally?" Well, I'll tell ya! No, not by using natural, organic products, I mean by making it look as though as if you lip is literally that colour. Therefore, the product isn't going to be too matte or too shiny. The certain way and area you apply it helps give it that effect. In the meantime...on to look #1!

Look #1 : As Natural As You Can Get!

The first thing you want to do is buff your lips. Really good! This is the first out of the two key's to mastering these looks. 

Once you're done with that, you need to apply lip balm! I am using...

Maybelline's Baby Lips Dr.Rescue in I think, I'm not totally sure, in Berry Soft ($3.50). Don't worry, these hardly give off colour so they won't mess up your nude colour. Very sheer. But you don't have to use this, you can use any lip balm, preferably your favourite! This is the other key to masterization! A lot of nude products tend to dry out your lips more than any other colour, for whatever reason so ALWAYS be sure to apply lip balm.

Once your done with applying your lip balm, next you want to apply some lipstick! 

The lip colour I am using is Maybelline's Color Sensational The Buffs in Blushing Beige ($5.50). You want to then apply it on all over your lips. No specific way to do this one because the colour is a little sheer and more shimmery, it won't make a difference. 

The Result!

My two bottom teeth look even more out of place here...

So, as you can see, it's a very sheer, shimmering nude colour. It is seriously, as natural as you can get. You can, if you want, apply more layers but then it will look a little weird and of course, non-natural and not nude at all. It's a very light lip colour and it is my go-to nude. I wear this product when I do my everyday look...everyday! I do have to apply once later on if I'm really busy. It's just that light. 

On to the next look!

Look #2 : Thick But Almost There!

Of course you want to start fresh and apply lip balm. 

Then you want to apply Too Faced La Creme Nude Beach ($22) to your lips. Applying a little bit more pressure than usual and swiping it all on your lips.

The Result!

The thing is with this product, it's going to feel a little thick on your lips but the look is truly worth it. 

But, last but hardly the least is the final look!

Look #3 : The Perfect Natural Nude Lip

Again, buff and apply lip balm.

Sephora doesn't put names or anything on their lipstick...thing...sticks. But I do have pictures.

You want to apply that only on the top and bottom edges of your lips. Don't worry about meeting at the corners, it doesn't matter. It'll all blend in the end. 

Then blend the harsh edges with your fingertip.

Downward=Bottom Lip

Upward=Top Lip

Then you want to take the Too Faced Nude Beach and apply that in the middle and blending it with the Sephora lip colour. 

The Result!

You can even apply Loreal's leGloss Colour Riche Lip Gloss in Baby Blossom ($6). It blends the two product and colours better and gives it a cute flirty finish. To be honest, I hate matte nude lips. It's unnatural and just not cute.

So, there you go! A little picture heavy but, good information. As you can see I have natural pink lips and if I can get a good nude going, so can you! 

DISCLAIMER: I DO EDIT pictures to some extent. Only to further quality to show products better, or to lighten, soften and filter for dramatic effect on SOME pictures. No Photoshop etc. is being used or body configuring. Thank You.

Go and try my 4 Different Ways To NATURALLY Do "The Nude Lip" today! Even send pictures to my email if you'd like! For more questions and answers, leave a comment and/or email me at kota143486@gmail.com ! !