How to make a lipstick matte?

Gloss and glossy lipsticks are not always appropriate, they may not be suitable for the makeup chosen. If the cosmetic bag did not have other options for covering the lips, you need to learn how to make a matte lipstick. This is quite simple and usually does not require additional adaptations, but any methods assume some distortion of the hue, reduce its brightness.

How quickly to make a usual lipstick matte on the lips?

The easiest way to make the coating dull:

1. Paint your lips with a thick layer of lipstick, let it soak for 10-15 minutes.
2. Pull off the usual cellulose napkin, gently press against the coating and also remove.
3. If desired, repeat the procedure.

Preliminarily, you can draw a lip contour with a pencil, this will prevent smearing of lipstick during the use of the napkin.

It is worth noting that the described method leads to a less bright and saturated, slightly pale shade.

How to make a glossy lipstick in the home?

This method requires a loose powder, preferably transparent. Ideally suitable is a transparent version of such cosmetics with minerals.

The technology is as simple as possible - paint your lips with ordinary lipstick, and apply a small and even layer of transparent powder over it. The hue turns pale only slightly, but the coating will look like velvet.

If you want to give a little haze, powder your lips through a semi-transparent barrier. In its role can act one layer of a paper handkerchief or napkins.

Transparent powder increases the persistence of makeup. Therefore, one should not worry that the covering of the lips will spread or flow during the day.

Of course, sometimes there is not even a transparent powder at hand. In such cases, it is allowed to use a similar shade of matte shadows for eyelids or blush. A compact powder will also help, but it will greatly brighten the original color. It is important to remember that such means lead to drying and peeling of the skin of the lips, so often they can not be used.

How to make a shiny lipstick with a matt frosted shimmer?

Any coverage with the content of sequins will not be completely transformed, a small amount of the shimmer will still remain.

For brilliant lipsticks, all of the above methods are suitable. You can also try to cover with a pencil and then get your lips wet with a tissue 2 times. So the original shade will be better preserved and most of the sequins will be removed.