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Lipstick Tips and Tricks


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January 5, 2009

lipstick compactWith the high cost of cosmetics, I have discovered a way to use ALL of your lipstick! When the tube gets flat on the top, I use a plastic cuticle tool to dig out the remaining lipstick. I usually have several tubes that are flat at one time. I put the retrieved lipstick into a small plastic container and pop it into the microwave for about 20 seconds or so and it melts down and when cool is a new source of lipstick. I use a lip brush or a Q-tip to put it on. I have done this for years!

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I recently went to a Women's show in Savannah and saw where they were selling a lipstick "motel" for $15.00. I figured that this was entirely too high to be paying so I began searching for something around the house. The photo shows a contact lens container with lipstick in it. Yes, I said a contact lens container! I simply made sure that the container was clean and dry and I nuked one of my already salvaged pots of lipstick and poured some into the contact case. I then put the container in the refrigerator to cool. The case even has mirrors on the top so that I can see what I am doing if not at home! I have even done another one with a small compact that was used up that I got with a bonus from the makeup company that I use regularly. Your possibilities are endless.

CAUTION! DO NOT PUT ANYTHING THAT HAS METAL INTO THE MICROWAVE! USE SOMETHING PLASTIC AND THEN POUR INTO YOUR CONTAINER!

By Southeastgeorgiapeach from Jesup, GA

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October 22, 2007

I am in need of new lipstick and would like to try something new. I am looking for long lasting and moisturizing. I buy lipstick at Rite Aid so I can return it if I need to but it's so confusing with all the brands. Any suggestions?



Mindy from Oregon

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By SANDI - NEW JERSEY (Guest Post)
October 22, 20070 found this helpful

I have the same problem with lipstick disappearing after 15 min....Years ago I was touted on to a lipstick and I have been using them ever since. It is by cover girl and can be bought in any drug store. It comes 2 in a package, one is lipstick color and a lip gloss as these long wearing lipsticks tend to dry out your lips, but the gloss can be applied several times during the day.

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This lip color lasts me from when I put it on in the morning until I go to bed at night, without having to reapply at all during the day. Its about $10, but watch for them in sale. If you try it, let me know how you like it.

 

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October 22, 20070 found this helpful

I like Revlon Colorstay lipstick for long-lasting - but even now, those lipsticks are a bit drying, and you should apply a moisturizing lipstick on top - and/or use lip pencil underneath.

 

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October 22, 20070 found this helpful

Revlon's "Super Lustrous" line is moisturizing without being too soft and runny. L'Oreal used to make a line called"Rouge Virtuale"(I haven't bought lipstick in so long I don't know if this is still made).

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These are long lasting without being dry.

 
By Amberley (Guest Post)
April 25, 20081 found this helpful

Honestly- the law says that if you buy any form of makeup and it doesn't work for you for any reason you are able to exchange it and try another. This law was created and lobbyd for by makeup companies after too many customer complaints about makeup prices and shade confusion in the 70's

Unfortunately it is not made public information. It is only known by us makeup artists.

You can even exchange makeup at walmart. Whereever you buy your makeup they have to exchange it. Revlon etc takes the loss personally.

 
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February 8, 2010

I use the liquid long lasting lipstick, the type that comes with lipstick on one end and gloss the other end. The problem is they seem to dry up quickly and as they are expensive; I wondered if anyone knows how to make these last longer. Many thanks.

By helen from U.K

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February 9, 20100 found this helpful

Maybe you can add some oil to it-
I found this online-
The primary ingredients found in lipstick are wax, oil, alcohol, and pigment. The wax used usually involves some combination of three types, beeswax, candelilla wax, or the more expensive camauba. Wax enables the mixture to be formed into the easily recognized shape of the cosmetic. Oils such as mineral, caster, lanolin, or vegetable are added to the wax.

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Fragrance and pigment are also added, as are preservatives and antioxidants, which prevent lipstick from becoming rancid. And while every lipstick contains these components, a wide variety of other ingredients can also be included to make the substance smoother or glossy or to moisten the lips. Good luck.

 
February 14, 20100 found this helpful

Thanks kffrmw for that great tip about adding oil to your dried out lipstciks and lipgloss I will try that and add some oil as I pay a lot of money on my lipsticks and lipgloss. Thanks joanne1012

 
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