Whether you wear lipstick every day or just on special occasions, it’s important to find the perfect color and type of product to match your skin tone. Lipstick can be worn almost everywhere, but you don’t want to wear anything that wouldn’t be appropriate for where you are going. Today we’re going to learn more about your personality and use of makeup to find out which lipstick color best suits you. You might be matched with a bold shade or something more subtle, but it will give you the guidance you need in order to wear the right color in the future.
Lipstick is a type of makeup that is applied directly to the lips to give them color, texture, and sometimes extra protection. There are literally thousands of shades of lipsticks to choose from. Some also come in the form of lip balms, which focus on adding hydration as well as color to the lips. The name lipstick comes from the stick that the product is found in. It’s usually contained within a tube that’s roughly 10mm by 50mm. However, the term is now used just to describe the product. Lipsticks come in all shapes and sizes nowadays, and you’ll find pencils as well, which can make application easier. You no doubt remember trying on lipstick with your mom when you were a kid. It’s a fun way to completely change your look and give you a much-needed confidence boost.
You might be surprised to learn that lipstick dates back to thousands of years ago. In ancient Sumerian times, lipstick was worn by men and women over 5000 years ago. While lipsticks today use clever formulas in order to create effective products, the first lipsticks used crushed gemstones to decorate the eyes and lips. From there, crushed bugs were used in Egyptian times to create a bold red lip like the color that is so popular today. Women also used ochre to make lipstick later on, which is a natural clay pigment. You’ll find that in these times, lipstick was worn to show social status as opposed to gender. It was more common in this time for men to wear lipstick, although we are seeing more men now feel comfortable expressing their personality through makeup.
Lipsticks can be made in a variety of ways, but you’ll find that sometimes chemicals and unusual substances are used. In fact, fish scales were initially used to create a shimmering effect, but iodine and bromine were also commonly added for color. Unfortunately, these could be quite dangerous, which is why you need to be so careful about what you are putting on your face and lips. About 1,000 years ago, the Chinese were the first to use beeswax to make lipsticks. This ingredient helps to protect the skin around your lips. Scented oils were also added during the Tang Dynasty, which made people look and feel even better.
When lipstick was first used in the USA, it didn’t come in a tube. Instead, it was applied with a brush. The dye that was used was called carmine dye, and it was incredibly expensive to add to products. For this reason, it was used for more theatrical reasons, so it wasn’t something you would opt to wear every day. Mainly actors and actresses opted to wear lipstick at this time before it became mass-produced and more affordable for everyone. Now you can buy a good lipstick for just a few dollars in a drug store, making it easy to try out different colors and styles to find one that matches your personality.
Are you ready to find out which color of lipstick you represent? This personality quiz will find out which shade is right for you. You could be matched with a bold red, vibrant purple, natural nude, or hot pink. It’s all about picking the answers that suit how you feel now and your personality and interests. Don’t worry about getting anything wrong, as it’s just a chance to express yourself in our quiz today. We hope your result will give you the inspiration you need to start trying out new looks and experiment with your makeup in the future!
