Permanent and semi-permanent makeup is popular lately. The perks of properly applied permanent makeup are appealing. It’s easier to get up and go, and you always look your best.
Lip blushing is a new trend that’s generating a lot of interest. It’s a semi-permanent tattoo, usually in a natural color, that’s applied to your lips. It can give your appearance a boost and help fix imbalances and cover signs of aging in the lips.
Lip blushing isn’t lip filler. Only color is deposited on the surface of your lips as part of this procedure. Lip filler, on the other hand, is a type of injection that makes the volume of the lips fuller.
There is a lot to consider before undergoing a lip blushing procedure. You should weigh the cost, risks, and benefits before making an appointment. Understanding the procedure and knowing what to expect can also help you choose a high-quality technician to apply your lip blushing.
To enhance their appearance, lips have become the focus for many women. Applying lipstick daily can become tiresome though and many want to change the shape of their lips. Permanent lip blushing and lip liner tattoos have started to become a popular solution to both problems.
However, as with all permanent makeup, there are pros and cons to consider. It is important to speak to a professional permanent makeup artist beforehand to get all the relevant advice and information so you can make the best decision.
Ahead of your first consultation, here are 5 things you need to know about lip blushing.
Lip blushing enhances the natural color and shape of your lips. Your artist will lean towards pigments that are a shade or two away from your natural color to ensure the final result looks more natural and more enhanced than a traditional ink based lip tattoo or cosmetic filler.
Even though the category name is “permanent makeup”, a semi-permanent pigment is applied to the top layer of skin (epidermis) versus a traditional tattoo ink for the deeper skin layers. Traditional ink makes the makeup look less natural as well as being far more permanent. There is also a consistency difference too. Pigment ink is thicker than the watery traditional ink, allowing for a more natural finish. The downside to pigment though is its semi permanent nature. It can be exfoliated out of the skin after 12-18 months as it is only applied to the upper skin layer. Touch-ups are therefore required to maintain the style long term.