Lips · Product guide
Glossy lipstick
A high-shine lipstick finish.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca. Part of the Lips guide.
When to use it
When shine is the point and longevity is not.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
In coastal wind, shine catches hair. Practical detail, and it decides many outdoor photographs.
The rule that runs through every product on this site: check undertone, not just depth. Most Moroccan skin is olive or golden, and a neutral or pink-based product greys within the hour however precisely the depth matches. And for any long event, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer — accumulated product slides in coastal humidity, while product laid down thinly stays.
What it will not do
Staying put. It moves.
The most common mistake
Wearing it for photographs outdoors on a windy day.
Questions
What does glossy lipstick actually do?
A high-shine lipstick finish.
When should I use glossy lipstick?
When shine is the point and longevity is not.
Does glossy lipstick work on Moroccan skin tones?
In coastal wind, shine catches hair. Practical detail, and it decides many outdoor photographs.
What is the most common mistake with glossy lipstick?
Wearing it for photographs outdoors on a windy day.
Part of: Lips
Every lip format, and the reason the famous nudes do not work on pigmented lips.
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