Today's post will go over the differences in the different kinds of lip products. I was inspired to do this idea because I know a lot of people who are confused by the different types of lip products. I was also going through my makeup and realized I had organized my lip products into the different types and thought it would be interesting to do a post based on this idea. Hope this helps!
Lip Balm:
Lip balm is a moisturizing lip product that helps heal and protect lips against dryness. ChapStick is one of the best known brands (along with Blistex, Nivea, etc.), but is often confused as being its own type of lip product because that is simply what we call it. I always use the term ChapStick when referring to lip balm because that's basically all I use. Lip balm can be tinted or not. If it is tinted, it's normally not very pigmented because when using lip balm, you aren't normally looking for a full coverage lip product. If it's full coverage you're looking for then you will want...
Lipstick:
Lipstick is a thicker lip product that is highly pigmented and used for full coverage. The thickness of lipstick is sometimes a deal breaker for some women because it feels different than a lot of other lip products. The opaque coverage and the usual matte finish are what really make this product popular. Lipsticks don't have to all be matte though, there are tons of lipsticks that are shimmery or have some glossy looks to them. The downside of using lipstick, is that most of them don't last all day (although some brands do have long lasting kinds). If it is long lasting color you are looking for then you'll want to try...
Lip Stains:
Lip stains can be pretty awesome because they last a long, long time. They can add a nice touch of color without being too much, like lipstick sometimes can be. The issue with lip stains are that they tend to be very drying. Some of the higher end brands do a better job at fixing this issue though. You want to make sure to use some sort of moisturizer after using lip stains.
Lip Crayons:
Lip crayons are a "new-ish" product on the market. They are a more sheer type of lipstick that doesn't have the weight that lipstick does. Due to its shape, it is also slightly easier to apply. I like lip crayons because they are a nice subtle color without drying or without too much thickness to them. It's a happy medium.
Lip Gloss:
Lip gloss is a very glossy lip product (hence the name) that is more sheer. It can be shimmery, sparkly, flavored, and scented. It is a staple throughout late middle school and high school for a lot of girls. It's a quick way to play up your look if you want to make up your eyes, but not look too heavy in the day time. I find it to be more sticky than anything else, and don't usually prefer it. The particular lip gloss in this photo is from Sephora and is made to match your skin tone using pH. It's actually a really cool idea and works pretty well. No more fighting with trying to find a shade that looks good on you because this product does it for you.
Plumping Lip Gloss:
If lip gloss doesn't give your lips that juicy glossy look that you want then plumping lip gloss may be your thing. Plumping lip gloss has all the perks of regular lip gloss, but is supposed to "plump" up your lips by temporarily irritating them. Lip plumpers use ingredients that increase the flow of blood to the lips such as different types of mint or cinnamon. The increased blood flow causes lips to swell temporarily. Lip plumpers are used to make lips look more full. The cheaper brands, such as e.l.f. (above), don't make much of a difference, but I can't speak for higher end brands because I haven't tried them.
I hope this list helps clarify things a little bit!
Do you think I missed anything? Comment down below! Also let me know what your favorite kind of lip product is!
Thanks for reading!
Brianna
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