We know that an amazing makeup look is incomplete without lipstick for the perfect finishing touch. We also know that there is nothing more frustrating than noticing wrinkles, bleeds, or feathers in your lip line after all the effort. In this article, we will tell you why bleeding or feathering happens and a few expert tricks to avoid them.

What is lipstick bleeding and feathering?

This happens when lipstick sneaks outside of your natural lip area and into other facial areas causing an uneven appearance and looking like it has been spilled or ‘bled’. You may notice it more frequently in creamy or glossy lipsticks.

What causes it?

The two main factors are:

• Dry lips, since chapped lips cause a lack of a smooth surface for lipstick to be applied.
• Aging skin, it is natural that as we age our lips get thinner and less elastic. An essential to blame here is the loss of collagen making our lips more prone to cracks that are extra noticeable with lipstick.

Other factors involve creamy formulations and incorrect application techniques that contribute to making your lipstick more likely to bleed and feather.

Probably every woman using lipstick has experienced this, so, do not worry about it, our experts have you covered on what to do to avoid this and help embrace your lipstick statement for every occasion.

Expert Tips

• Exfoliation. As crazy as it may sound, your lips also need exfoliation to remove dry skin that leads to cracks showing when using lipstick. Think of your lips as a blank canvas that needs a smooth surface to be colored with lipstick, and exfoliation is the first step to achieve it.
• Hydration. It starts from the inside out, remember your water intake helps your skin have better results that reflect in every makeup look. Hydrate your lips by using moisturizer and lip balms after exfoliating. Some lipsticks include hydrating ingredients and will help you obtain the best results.
• Lip liner. This can help decrease the feathering in your lips by creating a barrier that prevents color from going everywhere. Choose a shade similar to the lipstick you are looking to wear, define the outline of your lips, and lastly fill them with the same lip liner.
• Lip Primer. Applying a layer of lip primer also helps to maximize results by smoothing the surface, spreading the color more evenly, and decreasing the wrinkles that may appear throughout the day.

Lastly, remember makeup is also about balance and how all the products, pops of color, and final touches work together for an outstanding and confident version of yourself.

Now you are ready to conquer the day! You will notice a difference with these simple tips and have the flawless look you always wanted. We love hearing from you to share our passion for skincare and makeup products that truly enhance natural beauty at every stage of our lives. Remember to reach out to [email protected] to discover how we do it for you and your business. See you in the next blog!