I've been wondering for a while what to do about lipstick when wearing a mask.
Even though we're supposed to wear masks during this time, there are probably occasions when we have to take them off in front of other people. Dates through this site would be one example.
I usually apply lipstick as I normally would before putting on my mask, but when I take it off, not only is there lipstick all over the mask, my lipstick is usually smudged and looks awful too.
The recent heat has made it even worse.
On the other hand, my lips are practically white if I don't put anything on them, so I don't like the idea of going out in public without wearing anything.
I've tried tinted lip balm and lip coat, but the former is still just lip balm, so the color comes off quickly. The lip coat does help prevent the color from coming off, but it leaves my lips so dry and flaky that they're unbearable to look at.
For women who meet people for work or other reasons during this time—not just through dating clubs—what are you doing about lipstick?
Do you go to the restroom and apply it right before meeting them, or something like that?
I’m Marika, a female member.
My lips are naturally quite pigmented, so I often go out without remembering to put on lipstick. Even in winter, I sometimes just use Mentholatum lol, so of course I’m not wearing any now.
If your complexion looks washed out without lipstick, why not reconsider the mask you wear when applying it? Masks with a horizontal shape-memory strip down the center leave a little space between your mouth and the mask, so they’re not uncomfortable, and lipstick is much less likely to rub off on them—not completely impossible, but considerably less.
Hope that helps.
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Imai, Chief of Universe Club Tokyo, weighs in as well.
It’s an issue anyone who wears makeup has to deal with, isn’t it?
Personally, seeing a mask stained with lipstick and foundation really puts me off, so I’m definitely in the “no lipstick” camp unless I’m about to meet someone and have to take my mask off.
If I’m heading out on a date, though, I’ll quickly apply some with a compact mirror right before meeting up.
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Aizawa, Sub-Chief at Universe Club Tokyo, answers:
Women really do have all kinds of concerns, and it must be tough…
Since I’m a man and wasn’t very familiar with this, I asked one of our female staff members. She said:
“Mine gets transferred like crazy too. I try to use three-dimensional masks whenever possible and take care to keep it from touching the mask as much as I can.”
You could also arrive a little early, let yourself cool down, and then touch up your makeup in the restroom or somewhere similar.
I also found the following tips online:
1. Apply lipstick with a lip brush, then blot it with a tissue.
2. Press it with a puff dusted with face powder. The puff can be one you’ve already used and were thinking of washing anyway!
3. Apply lipstick once more with a lip brush, then blot it with a tissue.
I found these tips in a blog post as well:
Source: https://ameblo.jp/tsukushi529/entry-12351522093.html
I’m not sure how effective they are, but I hope they’re helpful.
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