Do you still apply lipstick knowing that you have to wear a face mask? Try asking your girlfriends and you might be surprised by their answers.In the “new normal“, we all have to don face masks when we leave the house. Consequently, many forgo lipsticks and focus instead on their eye makeup.
But for some, wearing lipstick is still part of their look because people can still see your lip colour when you have your mask off while eating in a restaurant. The only difference is the type of lipstick that one wears nowadays. Our tip: Always pick a hydrating, long-wearing, smudge- and smear-proof lipstick.
After application, use a tissue to lightly blot off the excess lip product. Alternatively, you use a small brush to dust a little translucent powder to set the lipstick. These two methods ensure that the lipstick has less chance of transferring and smudging across the mask and face.
Here are the best transfer-proof lipsticks you can shop in Singapore right now.
This article first appeared in Her World.
A liquid lip colour that applies like a fluid but settles into a powdery matte finish, giving lips a beautiful stain of colour.
A little goes a long way thanks to the deeply pigmented shades – a single stroke delivers full colour coverage. And once it’s on, it stays on, coming off only with deliberate rubbing. We’re definitely keeping this for special get-togethers or dinner dates. It comes in 10 matte shades and five metallic matte shades.
It’s not only ultra-long-wearing but waterproof too. It feels like second skin on the lips and so lightweight that we often forget that we’re even wearing anything. It is, hands-down, one of our favourite lip colours to wear under our masks.
However, if your lips tend to be dry, this can exaggerate any flaky skin or dry lines. It comes in 16 shades, including two new ones for Fall/Winter.
An ultra-creamy lipstick that delivers rich colour with ease, for a soft matte finish.
The matte finish makes the lipstick pretty transfer-resistant. For long-lasting results, use your finger to dab the colour on – doing this helps it stay budge-proof. But if you want intense colour, then apply it straight from the bullet to instantly brighten up the complexion. The brand has just added six new shades to its existing 21-shade collection.
A hybrid lipstick and tint, its soft cotton texture hydrates lips while giving them a soft matte finish. Also promises to keep your mask lip-colour-free.
It glides on easily and does give lips that soft matte finish. The pigment is decent and just one swipe gives you sufficient colour. And it is indeed smudge-proof when worn underneath our masks as there was hardly any transfer, or none at all.
However, the formula can accentuate the dryness of your lips, so it’s best to use a balm or lip mask the night before to keep lips soft prior to application. It comes in 10 shades.
A lip liner and lip colour in one. It’s a great two-in-one to slip into your bag for quick touch-ups on the go. Also comes with a built-in sharpener to ensure precise definition every time.
It goes on almost like a subtle cream lipstick yet dries to a soft matte while keeping lips hydrated enough so that it doesn’t feel dry under the mask. The matte finish also helps keep the colour fixed onto the lips so that there’s no transfer to the mask. It comes in four shades.
If you didn’t already know, glossy lips are making a comeback. These newest lipstick additions to Armani Beauty are perfect to create high-shine lip looks. It contains waxes to moisturise your lips while ensuring a long-lasting finish. So even if you are wearing a face mask, you are still able to have beautiful glass lips. For those who prefer a matte finish, you can opt for the new Lip Maestro Intense. It has a velvety texture that will not fade easily.
YSL’s popular matte liquid lip is a popular favourite, thanks to its rich pigmentation and lightweight, non-sticky texture that feels comfortable on the lips. The angled applicator also makes it easy to shape and follow the outline of your lips.
Even though this lip product isn’t new to the Chanel beauty line-up, it is a favourite of mine. The colour or gloss can be used on their own or together to create either a matte or glossy finish, depending on the look you’re trying to achieve. This can even last you through a meal, so it’s definitely something I reach out for whenever I want to apply a lipstick under a face mask.
This Dior lip touts a lasting power so great that it is akin to having the colour tattooed on your lips. The upgraded formula now boasts 12-hour wear and six hours of hydration.
This Fenty liquid lipstick is famous for its long-lasting finish. It has rich pigmentation, so all you need is a small amount to get full payoff. To apply it sheer, add a thin layer for a tinge of colour.
This Hera liquid lip leaves a soft matte finish with a rich colour payoff. It also does not feel heavy or sticky on the lips.
This Nars liquid lip has a quick-drying formula that leaves a pretty matte finish. It has rich pigmentation, as the name implies, and isn’t too drying.