The hack
Using a single liquid lipstick in place of your blush, shadow and lip colour.
The test
A huge, bulging makeup bag is one of my bugbears, especially on holiday, which should be a time of simplicity and freedom. So I’m keen to try this hack from makeup artist and TikToker @EhlieLuna.
She uses a matte liquid lipstick (Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pretty Auburn) and applies it to the eyelids with a small eyeshadow brush just like a cream eyeshadow. Then she applies it to the cheeks as a bronzer or blush and buffs it in with a brush. Then she applies it to the lips.
I do the same, and it results in a monochrome look that I’m really enjoying. All you need is a shade that you can happily wear on your lips, lids and cheeks, and some good brushes for blending.
One tip: you do have to move quickly or the liquid lipstick will set and become immovable – but that’s also good news in hot, sweaty climes, because it also means it will stay on pretty well.
The verdict
Try it. I’m sold on this as a look, but be aware that it requires a certain amount of blending ability to get it to appear seamless, rather than like you’ve rubbed lipstick all over your face.
