Matte Or Glossy? Which One Suits Casual Wear Better?

I’ve been meaning to ask this question for quite a while now, but honestly, I can’t decide which is best — a matte lipstick or a shimmer / glossy lipstick? I have seen my fair share of both items, and I still can’t decide which one to go for until now. There are days when I feel like wearing matte helps me look more “casual” and outgoing, while the glossy and shimmer lipstick gives mo more of a “classy” and “dressy” kind of look. Although which one looks best might be entirely subjective, I feel like both matte and glossy lipstick have their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as different niches and needs to fill.

Admit it or not, us girls NEED lipstick in our lives, especially if we want to make our face become much more vibrant and noticeable in a sea of people. Wearing a lipstick, at least for me, gives me a much-needed confidence booster especially when I feel like I am having a bad day. A whip of this wonderful beauty accessory on our mouth can transform us from being “too tired to get out from the bed” look to a much more pleasant “where is the party, I need to be there” kind of persona.

The dilemma though, at least for me, is to know which one works best for me. And to be able to do this, I need to find out when a matte or a glossy lipstick looks good versus when it doesn’t.

As I have experience wearing both matte and glossy lipstick, I will stick to my earlier post that matte looks better when worn casually, and glossy looks better when worn in evening parties and dinners. As much as I want to wear glossy when I am going out to do some groceries, the look and the feel of glossy lipsticks in such a place doesn’t look right, and matte seems to be a better fit overall for me. I don’t know, but i always seem to end up messing my lips up when i apply a glossy lipstick. Although I do have a soft spot in my heart for a glossy lipstick, sometimes, it is the more subtle matte lipstick that is easier to wear. It gives me the confidence that I need, especially when I think about wearing it daily. You just can’t wear glossy lipsticks every day!

One of my favorite matte lipstick brands is the colorful 3CE Matte Lipstick from Style Nanda, and I own quite a number of these gorgeous lipsticks. Check them out here!

The How And Why Of Choosing A Lipstick Shade

Did you know that the Egyptians were the first to use lipstick in their beautification process? A per history, it was said that the first accounted use of lipstick occurred in ancient Mesopotamia. Back then, affluent women such as princesses and queens crushed their semi-precious jewels in order to create a red dye to be used as lip colors to enhance and beautify their lips. From its use during the ancient times, lipsticks have evolved in so many ways since then and today it has grown to create an industry that is so popular among women.

With the myriad of colors, shades, tones and style options available, choosing a lipstick can quickly turn from an exciting prospect to one that will cause you a lot of headaches. Well, who wouldn’t have a hard time trying to choose the best shade and style of a lipstick, right? As for me, I always take a cue on the skin tone and the eye color when choosing a lipstick.

For example, brownish to olive skin tones are considered neutral so it’s kinda impossible for you to go wrong with your lipstick shade. Nude, orange, light pink and red shades are definitely going to work well and good for you. As for those who possess a lighter and fairer skin tone like me, going for aggressive and bolder tones will pay off quite well. For example, wearing hot pink, bright red or luscious violet will not be a problem if you have a whiter skin, but the same cannot be said for those who have a darker skin tone.

Sometimes I also like to use the eye color as a reference for the playful lipstick colors that I am going to choose. For example, when I feel like wearing a blue contact lens just for fun, I also experiment with a blue-shade lipstick to match the color of my eyes. Take note that these kinds of experimentation will only work positively if you have the right skin shade to go for it, and I am blessed to have a lighter skin tone.

Lipstick’s popularity is enduring because it provides a fast and easy way to transform my look from daytime to evening, modern to retro, even work to play. Whether you want to go for a mild, casual style or a vibrant, aggressive style, the availability of lipstick brands in today’s market should make lipstick shopping easier for you. Here is a red matte lipstick from Imvely that I love so much, and I am sure you would also love this if you want to go for a shade that will cover a lot of applications for you! Check it out.