The One Type Of Lipstick You Should Avoid At All Costs This Winter–It Causes Chapped Lips!

When the weather outside is frightful AND you’re trying to do your makeup at the crack of dawn before the sun has even risen, it can become a challenge to maintain that same enthusiasm you had for beauty way back on those bright, sunny summer mornings. This is where lipstick typically comes strolling in to save the day. A colorful lip can instantly perk you up, and the perfect lip color for your skin tone can even make you feel like maybe you don’t need blush, foundation, or eyeshadow — that’s the power of great lipstick.

But, unfortunately, not all lipstick shades or lipstick types are the same. And the lipstick formula that may be your go-to pick in the summer and spring could leave your lips dry and chapped when temperatures drop. This is the one type of lipstick you should avoid at all costs this winter because it can cause chapped lips.

Matte lipsticks have a tendency to dry out and crack your lips, causing chapping and irritation, according to Beauty Expert Bella Williams, founder of Skincell. “They can also make existing chapped lips worse by further drying them out,” Williams said. Blame the ingredients in your favorite matte lipstick. In order to ensure that it finishes without shine and gloss, it’s made with wax and pigment and much less oil than you find in gloss or semi-matte lipsticks. The pros of this formula is that it tends to be more long-lasting and its color will be more intense and richer. But the obvious con is that there’s a trade-off: your lips will feel a whole lot drier.