Starting off in Ancient Egypt, lipstick was made using dye from Fucus-algin, Iodine and Bromine mannite, the latter often causing serious illness. Later variants included crushed carmine beetles as was Cleopatra's preference and pearlescence - a substance found in fish scales. As with every other beauty and fashion trend, lipstick experienced highs and lows - termed an 'incarnation of satan' in Medieval Europe, enjoying popularity in 16th Century England (endorsed by Queen Elizabeth I) and falling out of favour (as with everything els that was remotely exciting) in Victorian times. Nowadays, many variants of the traditional lipstick are available - from the popular lip gloss to lip stain!
Quick Guide to choosing your perfect shade
Warm Colours: complexions with warm undertones including Asian, Hispanic and some warm black skin colours look best in colours like salmon, coral and golden brown.
Cool Colours: pastel colours suit paler complexions with cool undertones best, as well as pinkish European complexions and black skin with reddish undertones. For added wow factor, go for fuchsia or plum and add some drama to your look.
Neutral Colours: these work well on everyone, ranging from peachy shades to orangey reds and everything in between!
Quick Guide to choosing your perfect shade
Cool Colours: pastel colours suit paler complexions with cool undertones best, as well as pinkish European complexions and black skin with reddish undertones. For added wow factor, go for fuchsia or plum and add some drama to your look.
Neutral Colours: these work well on everyone, ranging from peachy shades to orangey reds and everything in between!
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I LOLed @ the first sentence ;P Thanks for the tips!
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Lol I did so too while writing it hehe :)
ReplyDeleteHi, i m from malta too. I was wondering how much did the mineral foundation cost pls? I know that this doesn t have to do with the topic xp , but I m thinking of getting it :)
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Hey there! Glad to know there's another Malteser hehe :P If you're asking about the Rimmel foundation, it costs €8 and the first one lasted me for a whole year, in fact I just bought a back-up a couple of days ago :)
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ReplyDeleteI think i m gonna get it :D
I think you should get it! It isn't expensive and lasts for a long time and it is very beneficial if you have oily skin (it doesn't work on dry skin as it will accentuate flakes and so on) and you don't need a lot of coverage. Sometimes I find myself using it even on weekends when I don't need a lot of coverage. I can never raise enough praise for it! :)
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