What is your favorite type of lipstick finish? Why?
I love a creamier finish with a hint of pearl, not enough to make it frosted or metallic, because it gives it more dimension.
— Christine
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I love a good cream. It just looks so rich and luscious, without being too glossy. Glitters, shimmers, and duochromes are lots of fun, but creams still win out for me.
I like matte finishes the best (bullet lipstick only). However, I don’t like the mattes that look super dry, such as Makeup By Mario’s shade Erin, which turns my lips into beige prunes. MAC and Huda are my favorite brands for matte lipsticks. Satin is ok, too. But I don’t like anything shinier than that on myself.
MAC’s Amplified Cream formula was absolute perfection for me. It was reasonably long wearing (for a lipstick with a hydrating and creamy finish) and wasn’t drying or uncomfortable. Years ago, Clarins had (for a short time) a long wearing lipstick in a formula that was also hydrating and flattering. It was called Rouge Prodige and it was so wonderful but if it was around for 2 years, that’s saying a lot. I just really dislike matte lipsticks and those long wearing, drying liquid “lipstick” formulas that look and feel like you’ve used a Sharpie marker on your lips. I hate how they feel on me and I don’t think they’re especially flattering even on younger women.
I love a creamy lipsticks (MAC Amplified) and sheer lipsticks that are hydrating.
Satin or a slight shimmer. I don’t wear matte lipsticks and I truly wish they would go away.
I’m with you on the “I wish matte lipsticks would go away” sentiment!
Mate, I don’t like shinny or creamy products on my lips.
I like glossy lipsticks because I’m needing more and more hydration as I get older — even satin lipsticks need a bit of gloss on top to avoid sinking into my lip lines. I’m surprised I can still get use out of my MAC Mattes, but it requires two layers of Vaseline under and over them. Most other matte lipsticks are just terrible.
Definitely something on the creamier end of the spectrum, whether a satiny matte or something even more juicy and hydrating. Usually, something very pigment saturated and not frosted. Although, like yourself, I do love a good luminous finish now and then!
My absolute favorites? PMG Labs LuxeTrance Lipstick and the old UD Vice lipstick formulas, which are both sadly gone. Also love MAC Amplified and Satin formulas.
I like creamy finishes the best too – I don’t mind a bit of pearl or even metallic, which is why I love the CP Lux lipstick range the best.
I too prefer a creamier texture that doesn’t accentuate my lips lines. Does anyone have rec for a lippie that isn’t drying or cracky, that does not look like chalk on my lips? Thanks!
That’s a really great description ‘cream with a bit of pearl for dimension’. Would love to know faves that fit that description!
I like a balmy and glossy feeling formula lately. I like the sound of your favorite too, Christine!
Shimmer! I don’t care what they say about age and using shimmery lipstick, it’s my fav!