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Lipsticks – Different Kinds of Lipsticks

By on December 20, 2010

Women spend hours in the cosmetic sections of departmental stores trying out various shades of lipsticks to find out which color suits them the best.

Besides paying attention to the lipstick shade, you also need to pay attention to the type of lipstick that will suit you the best. A good understanding of the types of lipsticks that are available in the market today will help you to make the right choice.

Moisturizing lipstick contains moisturizing agents and is suited for women suffering from excessively dry lips. Some of the moisturizing agents contained in these lipsticks are glycerin, aloe vera and vitamin E. These lipsticks give the lips a moist high shine appearance.

For women who have thin lips, cream lipsticks are the lipsticks of choice. Cream lipsticks have higher wax content than other lipsticks and may tend to make lips feels dry. Cream lipsticks stay on the lips for shorter periods of time and have a flat appearance when compared to other lipstick types.

Sheer lipsticks and satin lipsticks have higher oil content than most other lipsticks. These lipsticks actually look darker inside their tubes than when actually applied on the lips. These lustrous and moisture intense lipsticks need to be touched up frequently.

Frosted or pearl lipsticks are ideal party wear lipsticks and they have a sparkly and glistening appearance. These funky lipsticks however tend to dry out your lipsticks. Remember to coat your lips with moisturizer before applying this lipstick. The frosted or pearl lipsticks still top the charts when it comes to favorite lipstick choice.

Matt lipsticks normally come is a variety of pleasing shades. Matt lipsticks are more suited for the younger generations who have smooth and plump lips. The drawback with using matt lipsticks is that they do not have an atom of shine in them. However these lipsticks offer a good and even coverage of the lips.

If you are a woman on the go, then opt for long wearing, transfer resistant lipsticks. These lipsticks last for up to six hours with the only drawback being that they dry out the lips. Another option for women with thin lips is gloss lipsticks as they tend to enhance the natural lips. Gloss lipsticks are high shine lipsticks which can be worn alone or over other lipsticks like matte lipsticks.

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