Lipsticks are great for elevating your face and also give you a confidence boost. A quickly applied nude or hot red takes your face to a 100 any day. July 29 is lipstick day, and we asked some of your favourite content creators about their favourite lipsticks.
Just before we share their picks, getting the right lipsticks is one step; knowing how to apply them is another. Lipsticks tie your whole makeup look together, so it is important to get it right while applying them. Makeup artist, Morinsayo of Mobelle Faces, generously shares her tips with us as she glammed up our World Cup special feature star, Rashidat Ajibade.
How to apply lipsticks to achieve different looks
Matte Lipsticks
For a smooth and seamless application, especially when you’ll be using matte lipsticks, moisturize first. This allows your lipstick to glide on smoothly and prevents cracking.
Glossy look
For a long-lasting glossy lip, apply a matte long-wear lipstick and then go over it with a gloss; this lasts longer than applying only lip gloss.
Pouty look
For this, use a lighter shade on the center of your upper and lower lips, then a darker shade at the edges. Make sure to blend well.
Plumper lips
To achieve plumper lips, apply your lip liner just outside your natural lip line, then apply your lipstick of choice and go over it with a lip gloss.
Maximize your lipsticks
Remember this post about maximizing the items in your makeup kit? Your favourite warm lipstick can also be your favourite blush! Dab a little on your beauty sponge and apply it to your cheeks for a pop of colour and warmth.
With these tips, you’ll be putting your lipsticks to use properly. Ready to see what lipsticks your faves are using?
Creators’ favourite lipsticks
Tuke Morgan
Youtuber and content creator Tuke Morgan loves the Hegai & Esther Velvet Matte Lipstick in the shades Melanin & Calvary. “I Love this Melanin Lipstick because it is such a Perfect & Flattering shade of Brown; plus it’s really Creamy, Super Affordable (only N2,000), doesn’t smudge & it lasts all day!”
Tuke loves wearing it to parties and weddings. “I always get loads of Compliments when I rock it, which adds an extra pep to my step, and people are usually pretty shocked that it’s from a Nigerian Makeup Brand.”
Shop – Hegai & Esther Velvet Matte Lipsticks
Mary Edoro
Digital media strategist & ex blogger Mary is an OG MAC girl. She has been a fan of the sophisticated brand from the days when Ruby Woo was the hot trend. Her all-time favourites are MAC’s Russian Red & MAC’s Powder Kiss “Mull it Over”
“I love a luxurious feel, and I always find a wide array of stunning shades that effortlessly match my moods at different times. It used to be the bold, velvety smooth red shades for me, but lately, my style is more toned down to soft neutrals. I find myself being a more soft nude lip girl.”
She can’t seem to pick one out of the two. “The Russian Red is still my go-to for a power look or glamorous evenings out.” Her everyday combination is the Powder Kiss “Mull it Over” lip colour. “I also love to lightly outline my lips with the Fenty Icon Lipstick and finish with the Gloss Bomb by Fenty. That’s my go-to look for brunch, date nights, and outings where I might do some talking and eating.”
Shop- M.A.C Russian Red
UzzyMami
Beauty creator & your favourite Lagos babe Uzo, picked the Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint in the shade Uncensored as her favourite lipstick. “I love this lipstick so much because it makes me feel so confident and elegant! There’s just something about a red lip that matches your undertone; it announces you wherever you go.”
On her top places to wear this to, Uzo says it is perfect for date night. “Best believe this is my all-time favourite date night lipstick. I’d also wear this to an event because I’m a stunna!”
Shop- Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint- Uncensored
Mercy Familusi
Lawyer & beauty creator Mercy’s favourite and go-to lipstick is Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Crème Lipstick in shade 420 Rebellious Rose.
“Absolutely in love with it as it has the most gorgeous pink undertone nude lipstick with a satin finish, and it’s just the perfect match for my skin tone.”
Her tip is to pair it with a nice brown lip liner and top with a lip gloss for extra shine.
Mercy thinks you should wear this lipstick to your next photoshoot, meeting or party where you want understated sophistication, and you’ll thank her.
Shop- Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Crème Lipstick- 420 Rebellious Rose
Thonia Bankz
Lifestyle content creator Thonia, absolutely loves the M·A·C Matte So Chaud Lipstick because it perfectly compliments her skin tone, the consistency is perfect, and it lasts long without cracking.
The best places she wears it to are “dinner, events, and as a content creator, I love wearing it for my photo shoots.”
Shop- M·A·C Matte So Chaud Lipstick
Amaka
Travel and lifestyle content creator Amaka, currently on vacation in Kenya,
reveals that
her favourite lipstick is Intense Butter Gloss from NYX. “I wear it everywhere! I am actually wearing it in Kenya right now.”
Shop- NYX Butter Gloss
Dorothy
One half of the content creator couple, Dorothy is a lipgloss girl. Her favourite lipstick is Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer + Plumper in ‘Lemon Lava’
“I like it because Fenty products are made with quality, and the luminizer leaves you with a gorgeous shine and plump on your lips.”
She wears it everywhere! “I wear it when I’m out for date night, clubbing or even meetings at work. It’s an all-rounder, perfect for every occasion.”
Shop- Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer
