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Think of your lipstick as a magic wand that works its way to boost your confidence and enhance your look with just one swipe. And now think that this wand comes in multiple different shapes, sizes, shades, and formulae. Just like the variety in fashion, we enjoy variety even in our types of lipstick formulas, each unique in its way, yet delivering the same gorgeous results!
Starting from timeless creamy bullet lipsticks to new-age, lightweight, sheer, and tinted lip formulas, lipstick makeup has evolved, and how! There’s more to picking a lipstick than just getting your shade right; it’s about getting the right finish to get your desired look. And among the list of the types of lipstick makeup you know about and don’t, here are 7 of those that you can add to your bag to make your lips look pout-perfect in seconds.
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Matte Lipstick
The most common type of lipstick that you’ll find in almost every girl’s makeup bag. Intense colour payoff and super long-lasting, a matte lipstick is perfect for all seasons, days, and occasions. Whether you’re a nude shades for-the-win girl always, or love experimenting with bold & bright shades, matte lipsticks have it all. If your lips feel a little dry, use a hydrating lip balm to lock in moisture and then go in with your matte lipstick. This way, your colour won’t peel off your lips with the dry skin.
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Satin or Creamy Lipstick
Both these types of lipstick have one thing in common: they deliver a soft look and leave your lips feeling hydrated & plump. Satin lipsticks leave behind a light touch of colour on the lips, while creamy lipsticks offer more coverage but feel the same on the lips. The Simply Nam Satin Creme Liquid Lipsticks combine the hydrating goodness of satin lipsticks and the colour payoff of cream lipsticks to create an array of beautiful shades for unique Indian skin tones. Non-sticky, long-lasting, and made to last for hours, this range of lipsticks is packed with moisturising ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalene that keep lips feeling comfortable and hydrated all day long.
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Lip Liner
A common lipstick makeup staple, this product helps create a base for your lip makeup. Use it to line your lips to prevent your lipstick from bleeding or feathering. You can even use a lip liner to fill your lips to make your lipstick last longer. Want to get plump-looking lips without the fillers? Just overline your lips using a lip liner of the same shade as your lipstick and fill in using your lip liner as the base, followed by your lipstick. When choosing a lip liner, always choose one that’s the closest to your lipstick shade. If you want to experiment with a gradient lip look, pick a lip liner that’s a few shades darker than your lipstick and blend them seamlessly.
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Metallic Lipstick
This lip trend was all the rage in the 90s and early 2000s. This type of lipstick made a short comeback recently because who can ever resist the charm of the iridescent, shimmery finish of this lipstick! The light-reflecting properties of this lipstick make lips look plumper and give them a fuller appearance. This type of lipstick can dry your lips out, so make sure you moisturise them well before you apply it to avoid getting cracked, chapped lips post-application.
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Lip Oil or Gloss
Lip oils have been all the rage ever since minimalistic makeup routines and glossy lips became the ‘IT’ thing! From thick and sticky, to weightless and oh-so-comfortable on the lips, this type of lipstick has evolved over the years and made a glossy comeback. What was only available in sheer options, now comes in beautiful tinted options and packed with lip-loving ingredients. The Simply Nam Golden Hour Magic Tinted Lip Oils come in 3 beautiful, bold tints and are packed with 7 nourishing oils that repair, hydrate & lock in moisture. Wear it independently or use it as a gloss over your lipstick, this lip oil has got you covered.
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Tinted Lip Balm
More of a lip treatment or skincare essential than a type of lipstick, this on-the-go essential has found a place in every girl’s bag, car, pockets, and every other place you can stash a lip balm. Whether its for a hydration top-up for your lips, or a quick touch-up before heading out, a tinted lip balm comes in handy. The Simply Nam Sweet Kisses Hydrating Lip Balms are made to offer deep nourishment and plump lips with every application, thanks to its squalane and peptide-infused formula. A powerhouse of hydration, this range of lip balms in 3 beautiful shades have a non-sticky feel and high-gloss finish. It’s the ultimate everyday essential to get pout-perfect lips on-the-go!
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Lip Crayon
The perfect balance of the precision of a lip liner and the colour payoff of a lipstick, lip crayons are creamy and have a buildable formula. Glides on the lips like a dream, the ease of application is what makes this type of lipstick a favourite of many. Use this as a lipstick or a lip liner when freshly sharpened, lip crayons are versatile and can sit well in any step of your lip makeup routine. Mostly available in velvet matte formats, just one swipe of this lipstick will give you the lip look you desire.
While these 7 types of lipstick work perfectly for most people, there are 2 essential factors to keep in mind when picking the best lipstick for you.
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What’s your purpose?
Want your lipstick to last from dusk to dawn, then opt for lip crayons, or matte lipsticks with a lip liner. These offer intense colour payoff and stay put for long hours. But if you’re looking for something light to complement your no-makeup makeup days, then reach for a tinted lip oil, lip gloss or tinted lip balm to get the job done.
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What’s the occasion?
For special occasions that require you to look your best for hours on end like weddings, meetings, special events and celebrations, opt for matte or creamy lipsticks depending on your look. Lip crayons with their long-lasting goodness also come in handy here. You can even top it up with a high-shine gloss if the occasion or your outfit require it. While for an everyday wear essential, reach for tinted lip balms or lip oils.
