White lipstick was popular in the 1960s among rock groups. Many people now may not understand its existence, but similar to black lipstick, it can be used in some color combinations and create some fantastic effects. Even if you don't wear white lipsticks on their own, they can still be in your makeup kit
White lipstick may be used more on the runway and in performances as a creative type of makeup. For example, a makeup artist might use white matte lipstick to match white hair. At the same time, white can dilute entire facial features and highlight the model's lips, creating a visual impact.
But in real life, this kind of makeup can look very abrupt, so some techniques are needed to reduce the impact of white and make it relatively natural. Here are some looks or techniques for wearing white lipstick.
Mix it up
Do you sometimes feel that some of your lipsticks are too dark? A white lipstick might be your solution. Mix a bit of your lipstick with the white lipstick and give it a good stir to get a new lipstick color. If you have a good art knowledge base, you can mix white lipstick with many other colors to create various lip colors. For example, white plus black plus blue equals blue-gray, and white plus red plus black plus blue is purple, gray.
However, mixing in the wrong proportions can result in a strange color. So, it's best to add white to your lipstick until the color is just what you want. At the same time, it is better to use liquid lipstick because mixing solid lipstick is rather complicated.
Over on top
You can lighten and brighten any lipstick by swiping a layer of white over it. It is similar to what a highlighter does and can give your lipstick some transition in a consistent tone. Best applied to the middle of the lips and blend with your fingers.
Ombre look
White lipstick can also be layered with other colors for an ombre effect. For example, the classic black and white. Base your lips with white lipstick, then apply black lipstick around the edges. Keep the width of the black except the corners of the mouth the same, and make sure you blend out black into the white to avoid stiff edges.
When using this method, it is best to choose a dark lipstick like L20-Reindeer from [Raw Gemstone] Velvet Slim Lipstick, so that the collision of the two colors is more obvious, and it can also add some interesting points to your makeup. The makeup of other parts can also be matched according to the lip makeup to get a consistent tone. And in this case, a lip brush can help you to control the shape.
Reverse ombre
This look is to apply white lipstick around the edges of your lips after you have done your lip base with another lip color.
Tips when using white lipsticks
1. It’s important to do your base makeup before applying a white lipstick. Since white lipsticks really accentuates your skin tone, if you don't do your foundation properly to match your skin tone, white can make your overall face look horrible. At the same time, you use foundation to correct your lip edge when needed.
2. To enhance your look, consider adding lip color to your eye makeup. For example, in black and white lip makeup, you can paint a smoky makeup with white eyeliner, so that the overall makeup has a consistent theme, and at the same time weakens the abruptness of white. Sometimes you can even draw a white eyeliner to match the lip color.
3. White has a great degree of color rendering, thus using it with other colors for lip makeup may make it difficult to manage the form. A lip brush might be of great assistance to you at this time. A lip brush enables you to apply product with better accuracy, leading to fewer errors and less cleaning, especially when dealing with bold colors.
4. In some cases, white lipstick can also be used for purposes other than lipstick. With the help of a flat-tip brush, you can use white lipstick for eyeliner, and you can also use it for face brightening. Once you open your mind, white lipstick can have many more uses
In conclusion, as an unusual lipstick shade, white can also be used in everyday makeup. Any makeup look can be displayed with confidence, as long as it matches your own aesthetic. Boldly use your imagination when creating makeup and show your beauty bravely.
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