What is the most unusual lipstick? Purple! Previously, no one would have thought to paint their lips in such a color. At best, this would be seen as eccentricity, and at worst as a sign of mental he alth issues. But times go by, and everything changes, nothing stands still in our changing world. So, matte purple lipstick is gaining popularity today.
This means that no trendy fashionista can miss this article. Below we will consider all the advantages of purple lipstick, the rules for applying it and the features of makeup with this color.
Purple lipstick - flawless tone
One of the features of dark lipstick in general and purple in particular is that these shades emphasize all imperfections. Therefore, many stylists avoid using it both in makeup and on shows. There are a lot of shades of purple, but at the peak now are dark matte lipsticks that make a graphic clear contour and have a completely matte finish on the lips. Light shades, such as lavender, are not recommended.use for pale girls. Plum tones, on the contrary, do not suit swarthy young ladies.
Because purple accentuates flaws, a flawless tone is the main condition for fashionable makeup. Radiant and he althy skin not only looks good on its own, but will also contrast favorably with dark lipstick. In order to prepare the face for applying the tone, it must first be moistened and allowed to absorb the cream. After that, a concealer is applied and a correction is performed. After the skin is ready, purple lipstick or just gloss can be applied. Remember that a well-chosen color is not everything. The texture and quality of the product play an important role in creating a harmonious look.
Subtleties and nuances
The peculiarity of any bright lipstick is that bright eye makeup does not look good with it. In other words, the emphasis shifts to the lips, which can draw attention away from the upper part of the face and balance it. Nude eyes and a delicate shade of blush - that's what you need to make purple lipstick look harmonious. Please note that purple is a moody color.
Inspired by runway models
Despite the fact that purple, like red, suits everyone, the main thing is to choose your own shade. So, depending on the color type, you should take lipstick with a warm or cold undertone. Matte dark options are suitable for a cold summer and winter color type, and a plum shade with a warm undertone is suitable for autumn and spring.
Models onfashion shows this spring showed a virtually no eye makeup and dark matte lips in purple and mauve tones. Make-up balance was maintained thanks to brown arrows and competent sculpting of the face.
How to apply lipstick correctly
Purple lipstick, especially matte, requires careful, almost jewelry application. This will require some skill, a little training and knowing the correct order of the basic steps.
- First of all, 5-10 minutes before applying lipstick, cover the lips with a moisturizing balm. Matte lipsticks, unlike glosses, dry lips, which means that additional moisture is a necessary step.
- After the lips are powdered with translucent powder. Despite the fact that there are practically no sebaceous glands here, on a powdered surface, the color of the lipstick looks brighter and more natural. In addition, a layer of powder acts as a base for coverage.
- Using a body pencil, lips are corrected. In particular, asymmetry is corrected and the desired volume is added.
- Next, a pencil is applied to match the lipstick. With its help, a substrate for color is made. Thanks to this, even when the color wears off, the base will remain, and the makeup will look fresh longer.
- Lipstick is now applied. To create a graphic outline, it is better to use a brush, rather than apply directly from the stick.
- The last step is contouring with a body corrector and shading it to hide the lines between tone and skin. This last step will immediately make the lips fuller, and their contour -clearer. In addition, with the help of the corrector, you can slightly correct the flaws and inaccuracies in applying the contour and lipstick.
Makeup Features
As mentioned above, makeup with purple lipstick has certain features. In particular, it is the placement of accents. Since all attention is focused on the lips, eye makeup should be kept to a minimum. In order to balance this, more attention is paid to the eyebrows. This season, graphic eyebrows are out of fashion. Nevertheless, a neat shape and a subtone suitable for the color type can make the look and face more expressive, due to which makeup with purple lipstick will look better. The main thing is not to make the eyebrows very dark.
The second make-up feature that purple lipstick provides is contouring. After the tone of the face is evened out, you can start contouring using dry or oily textures. Please note that for photo shoots in which purple lipstick is used, only bold textures with a dense coverage are used.
