The oli journal
Colour, care and skin, explained simply.
Practical guides for wearing a lip & cheek tint in Pakistan's seasons, written from dermatology sources and makeup artists' advice. Every article lists its sources.
Winter lips: how to keep them soft and still wear colour
Why lips crack in cold, dry weather, what dermatologists say actually helps, and how to wear a lip tint through a Pakistani winter without flaky patches.
4 min readKnow your productsLip tint vs lip stain vs lipstick vs gloss: what's the difference?
How the main lip products differ in finish, feel, staying power and transfer, and which one suits college, the office, a long day out or a wedding.
3 min readShade guideWhich tint shade suits your skin tone? A guide for South Asian skin
How to find your undertone in two minutes, which pinks and reds tend to flatter fair, wheatish, medium and dusky skin, and how to test a shade before you buy.
3 min readHow-toHow to apply a lip & cheek tint: from college to a wedding
A step-by-step guide to applying a liquid tint on lips and cheeks without streaks, building one to three layers, and making it last through a long day or a dholki.
3 min readSensitive skinHow to patch test new makeup, the way dermatologists do
A simple seven-to-ten-day test for any new lip or cheek product, what a reaction looks like, why fragrance-free matters, and when to stop and see a dermatologist.
3 min readNight routineHow to remove lip and cheek tint gently, without scrubbing
The gentle way to take off long-wear colour at night: oil first, micellar water second, no scrubbing, and what to do if a little stain is left behind.
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