When you think of makeup, you think of lipsticklipstick and blush, probably.

Lipstick is a cornerstone of everyones beauty routine and an essential to every beauty bag.

What Is Lipstick?

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Its anything you want it to be!

Its literal purpose is to apply color to and accentuate your lips.

With traditional lipsticks, supple texture and a bit of shine were added, too.

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These days, lip color comes in so many formulas that youre not bound to any one thing.

Basically its there to define your mouth and give your face a little more structure.

Liquid Lipsticksare the newest and fastest growing formula.

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Though the each formula differs, liquids are typically known for full opacity and all day wear.

If you want a bulletproof lip, a liquid is the way to go.

Lip Stainswere a precursor to liquid lipsticks, as they, too, are a liquid.

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Think a popsicle stain.

Stains are great for casual wear that you dont have to constantly check up on or reapply.

These will just help the color last all night.

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This is beneficial for a few reasons.

Next,lip liner.

There are a few ways to apply lip liner.

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It also helps to intensify the your lip color.

Liners are good under liquid lipsticks, too.

Lining the lips first will help keep your line precise throughout wear.

Finishes

Matte lipsticksreflect less light (that is, theyre not glossy).

They give the lip a luxurious, velvety finish, which helps the color appear more rich and vibrant.

Matte lipsticks typically last longer since they are less emollient, making them harder to rub off.

Satin lipstickscan also be referred to as demi-matte, or the middle ground between a matte and glossy finish.

They have a soft shine that helps lips appear softer and a bit more plump.

Glossy lipstickspack a high-shine finish that can be just as glamorous as a matte lip.

Sheer lipsticksgive your lips a wash of color, while still letting your actual lips show through.

Thats why a liner is always a good idea.

and really want to keep things in place for as long as possible, just keep that in mind.

Sushi is a great lipstick meal.

And thats basically it.

It seems like theres a lot to know, but trust me, its easy.