So you know how you're looking at lipsticks and you're at like yay, but then you get lost in words like matte, sheen, satin, etc. so then you just walk out the store, with no lipstick in hand? I'm going to decode some of these words for y'all so the next time you can walk in confidently, grab that tube, and walk out of that store like the bad ass you are.
**Note glosses and colored lip balms were not included in this list**
Matte
Matte is the new hot shit right now people are losing their minds for. Matte is a highly pigmented (which means the color is really strong) which can last a long time. Matte doesn't have a high glossy sheen and has more of an opaque look to it. Matte lipstick can be very drying over time, as the color tends to last a long time so proTip: 1) exfoliate, because your lips will look crazy if it looks like you rolled them in crackers and 2) use primer or lip balm before you let loose on your lipstick. My favorite lip exfoliator is Majestic Roots Naturals Lip Scrub.
Satin
Satin lipstick gives you strong color but unlike matte it has a some shine to it. Not diamond or mirrored effect but a bit more to give you a lil somethin.' Satin lipsticks are probably best suited for work, giving you a some color and some shine to let your coworkers know that you can do your job well AND looking like THEE shit when you do it. Satin lipsticks are also known as creamy lipsticks and it's important to note that because the formula is smoother you may want to use a lip liner to prevent lipstick from bleeding.
Frost
Frost as the name suggests, gives you a frosted look. Think of Vivica Fox in Batman Forever with Mr. Freeze. Frosted lipsticks tend to have a heavy feeling on the lips and can be drying over time, so it's important to moisturize the lips.
Frost as the name suggests, gives you a frosted look. Think of Vivica Fox in Batman Forever with Mr. Freeze. Frosted lipsticks tend to have a heavy feeling on the lips and can be drying over time, so it's important to moisturize the lips.
Now I know what you're thinking, where is Amplified Crème, where's Retro Matte? If you're a MAC girl you're probably very familiar with these terms and you may not know what they all mean, well I'm going to divide them into groups based on their color opacity and their sheen.
Heavy Shine with Strong Colors, Listed from Shiniest to Least
Frost
Cremesheen
Amplified Crème
Amplified
Satin
High Shine with Sheer Look
Glaze
Lustre
Glaze
Lustre
Strong Color with no Shine
Matte
Retro Matte
Matte
Retro Matte
It's still February, which means it's still Red Spread. Send me your favorite DAY and EVENING red lips at blackgurlzboldlips@gmail.com
