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Victoria Crispo
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Stylist. Wordsmith. Life-lover. Heart-finder.
08/13/19 at 3:26PM UTC
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Style & Beauty

Lips: Matte or Sheen?

Just a fun question for the week! Was wondering whether you prefer a matte look for your lips or something that's shiny or has a bit of sheen. Does your answer change based on whether your look is for work, home, or going out?

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Alice Johnson
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Computer nerd-ish, travel lover, connector
08/20/19 at 4:28PM UTC
I'm IN LOVE with Matte, always have been. For some reason it looks a bit "cleaner" to me. Maybe because I havent quite mastered the art of putting on lipstick, but matte is definitely easier for me.
Victoria Crispo
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Stylist. Wordsmith. Life-lover. Heart-finder.
08/14/19 at 7:56PM UTC
Thanks everyone! Was fun to read your responses. I love a gloss or a little bit of balm. I'll wear matte every now and then too!
saraclosetotheearth
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08/14/19 at 3:32PM UTC
I think matte looks great but, I like gloss. I like my lips to feel hydrated with some shine.
Lenna
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Dog mom. Super into wellness, biking & reading
08/14/19 at 2:59PM UTC
Matte.
Ciera Carpenter-Boyle
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Administrative Assistant + Avid Dumpling Eater
08/13/19 at 8:08PM UTC
Lip balm or a very subtle shine at work or at home. Depending on what I'm doing when I go will determine whether or not I add some color or keep it glossy or matte. I feel like I've been leaning more towards glossy though!
Cassy Lombardi
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Social Media Manager at Fairygodboss
08/13/19 at 6:48PM UTC
Back in the day, I used to rock some shiny lip gloss... but these days I'm all for a matte look!
Suzy Forman
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Copy-editor/Writer/Content Specialist
08/13/19 at 5:16PM UTC
Usually bold mattes but I like satin finishes too, especially in the winter when my lips are chapped! I rarely wear anything glossy even though I think it looks lovely on everyone else haha. I wear bold shades everywhere. People will ask me for a good "work lip" color and I'm just like umm, bright red? :)
Anonymous
08/13/19 at 5:15PM UTC
I definitely prefer matte. I rarely wear lipstick, so I really appreciate the convenience of not having to reapply often, if at all. I also tend to like the look of matte better.
Anonymous
08/13/19 at 4:39PM UTC
Hi Victoria! I was a freelance makeup artist for years and I still start my day with makeup even before coffee! It depends; if I wear eye shadow at work I wear a sheen/simple lip color. If I have my eyebrows filled-in and no eye shadow I will wear a matte or pop of color on my lip to give me a more made-up face. It really is your preference. People will love whatever you choose as long as you own it.
Anonymous
08/13/19 at 4:12PM UTC
I'm a fan of matte these days! I find that it stays on better and I prefer the look of it.

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