Summer Essentials: Our top 10 Lip and Cheek Tints
updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:59
For natural-looking rosy cheeks and just-been-bitten lips, you con’t go wrong with 2-in-1 tints. Here are our favourites.
Whether you are on a steamy date under the stars, or need something to help you look a little more put together at the beach – you can count on the 2-in-1 lip and cheek tints which are perfect especially for summer’s sticky days. For natural looking, flushed cheeks and just-been bitten lips, there is no other way to go…
What are they? The double-duty makeup tint makes it so much easier (and quicker!) for you to achieve a long-lasting natural-looking blush and kissable lips. The makeup product comes in a gel or liquid form, making it super easy to blend. Wear it alone, over BB cream, or over a full face of makeup and you’ll be good to go in no time!
How to apply on your cheeks: Unlike a powder blush, tints are much easier to apply and allow for mistakes to be made. Simply use your fingertips (or if you prefer, a dense makeup brush or sponge) to quickly apply small amounts of the product on to your cheeks… remember ladies, less is more! If you are planning on wearing the tint on a makeup-free face, make sure your skin is well moisturised to rule out the chance of dry, flakey patches.
How to apply on your lips: When applying the tint, make sure your lips are moisturised and if possible, we suggest using a lip scrub before-hand for better results. For a simple, natural look gently pat the product on to your lips. However if you want something more noticeable, use a lipstick primer or lip liner before you apply the stain and voila! A long-lasting effect is achieved.
MFA Tip: Cheek and Lip tints tend to look darker in the packaging than they appear on the skin, so you may need to apply the product a couple of times to get your desired result. They are highly build-able products which is why we love them!
Shannon Gallagher
