Lips · Product guide
Lip gloss
A shine product worn alone or over lipstick.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca. Part of the Lips guide.
When to use it
To finish, and to add dimension to the centre of the lip.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
Sticky formulas and coastal wind are a poor combination for 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
Colour payoff and longevity.
The most common mistake
Applying it across the whole lip when the centre alone gives the fuller effect.
Questions
What does lip gloss actually do?
A shine product worn alone or over lipstick.
When should I use lip gloss?
To finish, and to add dimension to the centre of the lip.
Does lip gloss work on Moroccan skin tones?
Sticky formulas and coastal wind are a poor combination for photographs.
What is the most common mistake with lip gloss?
Applying it across the whole lip when the centre alone gives the fuller effect.
Part of: Lips
Every lip format, and the reason the famous nudes do not work on pigmented lips.
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