Here at EyeSpice we’re normally all about the eyes. But we can’t forget the lovely lips every now and then. Lips can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. We have a few simple rules that we like to adhere to. And we are happy to share our secrets with you!
We figure there are 3 main situations where lip colour should be considered:
1) When you dazzle up your eyes with a vibrant and eye catching look, you don’t want to draw the attention away from this. A nice nude lip compliments bright eye makeup perfectly. We recommend any of the Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss shades. These just give you a tint of nice glossy colour, and can be applied easily with the included brush.
2) When you want to show off your lucious lips, but keep it simple around the eyes. This is when you really get to have fun with your lips! Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tar is perfect for dramatic lip looks. This can be applied directly from the tube, but if you are making a statement of your lips, do it properly and use a Sigma SS209 brush (these can also be used for eye liner). Line your lips first with the brush, and then fill them with colour. OCC Lip Tar is a relatively matte lip pigment, and very long lasting. A way to really vamp it up is to apply a coat of Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss in Pucker on top of your matte shade. Pucker is completely clear, so it just adds high shine to your lips. You shouldn’t need to reapply your Lip Tar very often, but keep your Smacks Lip Gloss in your bag for reapplying as needed.
3) If you are just mooching around the house, or out to lunch with your friends, lip gloss is the perfect companion even if you don’t dress up your eyes. It takes seconds to apply, so keep it in your bag so your lips never have to go naked. Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss gives you the perfect amount of shine, with a tint of colour. Obsessive Compulsive Lip Gloss gives a very faint tint of colour, which is so natural looking.
For those of you that are looking for something just a bit different, try this:
After applying OCC Lip Tar to your lips using a Sigma SS209 brush, take one of your powder eye pigments. Choose any colour as long as it has a lot of shimmer. Using your finger, dab a very small amount of shimmery pigment to the center of your upper and lower lip. To top the look off, add a coat of Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss in Pucker on top. This seals the look and creates a really eye-catching, alternative lip. Bright red lips look great with a tinge of shimmery gold! Try out OCC Lip Tar in NSFW with Heavenly Naturals Eye Pigment in coutour.
Let us know what other combinations of colour you use. Email us on info@eyespice.co.nz
Tags: Coastal Scents NZ, Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss, Heavenly Naturals Eye Pigment, Lip Gloss, Lip Stick, Matte Lip Stick, OCC Lip Gloss, OCC Lip Tar
