With the high cost of cosmetics, I have discovered a way to use ALL of your lipstick! When the tube gets flat on the top, I use a plastic cuticle tool to dig out the remaining lipstick. I usually have several tubes that are flat at one time. I put the retrieved lipstick into a small plastic container and pop it into the microwave for about 20 seconds or so and it melts down and when cool is a new source of lipstick. I use a lip brush or a Q-tip to put it on. I have done this for years!
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Before putting on your lipstick, dust your lips with baby powder. Then apply your lipstick, blot with a tissue, and you will find that your lipstick will stay on all day.
Save money on lipstick by using the lip color pencil to outline your lips, then use it to fill in the lips with the pencil. The color stays.
Use A Lip Brush To Apply Lipstick. I have found a great way to save money on lipstick. I always use a lip brush to apply my lipstick, that way I control how much I want to apply every time.
Get a cheap lipstick that is a shade deeper than your lips. Dot some on your cheekbones and blend with fingertips for a blush that appears natural.
I have loved one particular color of lipstick for years but it's just simply too dark for me so I take the lipstick out of the tube and place it in an empty Carmex lip balm container.
A few months ago, I purchased 2 shades of lipstick. After being home and able to try them, I realized that I didn't prefer those colors after all. . .
If you have trouble with lipstick smudges and melting, just hold an ice cube to your lips for a few minutes after applying your lipstick.
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I am in need of new lipstick and would like to try something new. I am looking for long lasting and moisturizing. I buy lipstick at Rite Aid so I can return it if I need to but it's so confusing with all the brands. Any suggestions?
I have the same problem with lipstick disappearing after 15 min....Years ago I was touted on to a lipstick and I have been using them ever since. It is by cover girl and can be bought in any drug store. It comes 2 in a package, one is lipstick color and a lip gloss as these long wearing lipsticks tend to dry out your lips, but the gloss can be applied several times during the day.
I like Revlon Colorstay lipstick for long-lasting - but even now, those lipsticks are a bit drying, and you should apply a moisturizing lipstick on top - and/or use lip pencil underneath.
Revlon's "Super Lustrous" line is moisturizing without being too soft and runny. L'Oreal used to make a line called"Rouge Virtuale"(I haven't bought lipstick in so long I don't know if this is still made).
Honestly- the law says that if you buy any form of makeup and it doesn't work for you for any reason you are able to exchange it and try another. This law was created and lobbyd for by makeup companies after too many customer complaints about makeup prices and shade confusion in the 70's
Unfortunately it is not made public information. It is only known by us makeup artists.
You can even exchange makeup at walmart. Whereever you buy your makeup they have to exchange it. Revlon etc takes the loss personally.
I use the liquid long lasting lipstick, the type that comes with lipstick on one end and gloss the other end. The problem is they seem to dry up quickly and as they are expensive; I wondered if anyone knows how to make these last longer. Many thanks.
By helen from U.K
Maybe you can add some oil to it-
I found this online-
The primary ingredients found in lipstick are wax, oil, alcohol, and pigment. The wax used usually involves some combination of three types, beeswax, candelilla wax, or the more expensive camauba. Wax enables the mixture to be formed into the easily recognized shape of the cosmetic. Oils such as mineral, caster, lanolin, or vegetable are added to the wax.
Thanks kffrmw for that great tip about adding oil to your dried out lipstciks and lipgloss I will try that and add some oil as I pay a lot of money on my lipsticks and lipgloss. Thanks joanne1012
