They say that “some women light up the room just by walking into it – may be it is the attitude, presence or charm” (like in a ghazal– Tum aa gaye to iss ghar mein roshni si hui, bus ab chirag jalane ki kya zarurat hai).
But makeup artists argue that in reality the facial make up that a woman wears, is what matters.
If eyes are the windows of the soul, lips are the mirror of the moods. Lips are the most sensual and expressive of the facial features, revealing happiness, sadness and even desire.
Once, lipcare meant a quick smear of Vaseline across lips at bedtime but now cosmetic companies offer a range of products, which hydrate the lips by saturating them with moisture to create a smooth sensual surface.
I remember the first time I used lipstick. On a wintry day, I crept into my aunt’s room, rummaged through her bag, and took out her Colorstay lipstick stylishy set in a push-up container. I put it on quickly and carelessly but at that time when I looked in the mirror, I realised that with a little know how, lipstick could usher your entry into big girls’ world. Since that day my infatuation has been
Revlon Colorstay, though available in various shades, I do love Brights & Fleshtones.
The technique I use is; apply Vaseline to lips, wipe it off with a tissue or scrub gently with a toothbrush to remove the dead and rough skin. Then apply another thin layer of Vaseline for smooth lips before applying the lipstick. Colorstay is enriched with Aloe Vera and vitamin E, which has anti-chapping abilities and moisture retaining properties.
Most women who wear lipstick complain that it does not stay on long enough, but if you use a Colorstay lip liner and apply lipstick using a lip brush, the results will be amazing.
I have tried other lipsticks but I have now stuck to Revlon Colorstay, because it will not kiss off, protects the lips and lasts for hours.