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(A frivolous thread) The trouble with lipstick...

(46 Posts)
giulia Thu 25-Oct-18 13:41:39

I hate to see lipstick smudges on glasses and certainly not on napkins, but if you are at a formal meal you want to look your best, don't you?
So, is it worse to scrub off your lipstick before sitting down at the table (and not feel at your best), or do you wear full makeup and leave horrible marks everywhere?
Dilemma.

giulia Thu 29-Nov-18 13:18:30

TinaRoberz - thank you for the tip!

TinaRobertz Thu 29-Nov-18 05:35:37

I guess Lipcote is a wise idea to get rid of the marks. I used to wear Kaplan Perfect Pout lipstick which is an excellent product and I never had any issues with the same. This plumping lipstick with SPF protection works great through out the day and I don't remember facing any such issues..
Check out www.kaplanmd.com/products/perfect-pout-lipstick this page to know the various colors they offer

maryhoffman37 Sun 28-Oct-18 11:23:53

I use Chanel Rouge Noir and I don't think it comes in a long lasting version. No-one else seems to make this dark colour.

giulia Sat 27-Oct-18 16:08:28

I'm like Nanny123, NOTHING works for me, not even Lipcote or MF Infinity.

Glamdram Fri 26-Oct-18 22:29:34

You can buy colours in twos in Boots

Grandmama Fri 26-Oct-18 18:46:02

Lipfinity dried out my lips very badly. I used to put on lipstick, put a single layer of tissue paper over my lips and powder my lips over the tissue paper then remove it and (I think, it was so long ago!) put more lipstick on. It made it last.

As for the communion chalice - I've been a Eucharistic Minister for years and we have to consume what is left in the chalice at the end. I've survived any germs so far. Dipping the host in the chalice is only in exceptional circumstances.

Nanny123 Fri 26-Oct-18 18:30:28

Lipstick doesn’t stay on me for more than 20 minutes - I’ve tried everything that says it’s lip proof - not on me - I’ve spent an absolute fortune over the years trying one that will stay put.

Sheilasue Fri 26-Oct-18 18:07:13

Use a lip brush.

JanT8 Fri 26-Oct-18 16:54:53

I also use 24 hour lipstick. I like L’Oreal but it’s not as good as Maybeline. And Maybeline is not as good as Max Factor Infinity, which stays on brilliantly. And the dryness can be alleviated by using the waxy topcoat.

David1968 Fri 26-Oct-18 16:47:04

Yes I do use lipstick. Despite the user name, I'm a woman. Being "a bear of little brain", initially I didn't realise how my username would be used on Gransnet. Perhaps I should change it.

sarahellenwhitney Fri 26-Oct-18 16:32:17

Felice A chichmm friend applies her saliva to her glass in an attempt to prevent lipstick sticking to it.
You having a laugh???

Kim19 Fri 26-Oct-18 16:31:49

Ditto Aepgirl! It certainly hasn't been for the lack of asking in my case. Must move in the wrong circles!

Urmstongran Fri 26-Oct-18 13:20:54

So you wear lipstick David1968 ??

aggie Fri 26-Oct-18 12:17:08

During the Flu Season , our Catholic Priest allows dipping the host , my lipstick disappears by the time I get out of the Bathroom ! have given up on it and makeup , I do look a bit grim , but hey ho who is looking at me

Yellowmellow Fri 26-Oct-18 12:05:00

One of the long lasting 24 hour lippy's is ok, but I also use Lipcote, a clear liquid you apply over lipstick. Does tingle a bit when you apply though!, but works

jaclovesdogs Fri 26-Oct-18 11:42:03

I agree with blueberryl because Lipcote works really well and will prevent any lipstick transference. Hope you give it a try.

Elenkalubleton Fri 26-Oct-18 11:37:26

Max Factor Lipfinity,It is around £10 but you only have to apply it once in the morning, there’s a clear coat that comes with it that I take out with me, and apply it during the day.It is a little dry though.stays put,unless you eat something greasy like fish& Chips.

Craftycat Fri 26-Oct-18 11:32:19

I agree with OldWoman70- I know which eye shadows I like & do not want to buy a palette to throw 3/4 of them away. I get mine from a firm ( Mary Kay) who sell an empty palette & you can buy the ones you want to fill it & then just get replacements when you need them- they do very good matte ones to which is more flattering for older lids.

David1968 Fri 26-Oct-18 11:31:53

"Lick the glass?" !!! I just live with the fact that my lippy may leave a stain on a glass. (Does it matter?) Dishwasher gets rid of everything!

GabriellaG Fri 26-Oct-18 11:29:26

Thank god I don't eat/drink out if spitting on a glass or leaving lipstick marks is deemed ok.

grandtanteJE65 Fri 26-Oct-18 11:27:10

Due to allergy I stick to two fairly dear brands of makeup. I have never had difficulty with it coming off on cups, glasses etc with the amount I wear for special occasions, but I apply my lipstick, powder my lips, then apply lipstick again and blot it in a tissue.

Stage makeup on the other hand was a completely different kettle of fish so if we were dancing two or three sets in an evening, I wiped my glass with a tissue after drinking.

LPJ I hope you are not Catholic, because the church doesn't allow dipping the Host, although I know a lot of Catholics do so. I personally only receive the Host, except at my nuptial mass, where I only shared the chalice with the officiating priest and my husband.

GabriellaG Fri 26-Oct-18 11:27:02

felice
UGH

Aepgirl Fri 26-Oct-18 11:13:26

So many tips. How have I got nearly 74 without knowing?

dragonfly46 Fri 26-Oct-18 11:10:32

You can buy individual eye shadows from Look Fabulous Forever - makeup for the over 50's

LJP1 Fri 26-Oct-18 11:09:48

At Communion we just wait and dip the wafer in the wine so lips don't touch the rim. It also protects everyone from bacteria & viruses.
What I get worried about is dirty nails handing out wafers.