Lipstick Gets Clumpy On Lips - What To Do?

Lipstick is the ideal product to finish a makeup look, but choosing the wrong one can damage or dry your lips. Gloss, on the other hand, provides a flirty and flawless look.

However, if you want a bold and colourful lip, especially in shades like red or plum, opt for a matte finish.

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One word: exfoliation! Properly exfoliating your lips is probably the best way to avoid clumped lipstick. You can also apply lip balm, foundation, and lip liner after exfoliating to achieve a smooth, flawless look without clumps.

In today’s article, you will also learn about different types of lipstick and tips that can help you select the right lipstick for you. That said, let’s dive into the world of makeup.

Types of Lipstick & Application Tips

What type of lipstick has the longest wear? Which lipstick offers the best nourishment? Which one suits which occasion? How to apply lipstick properly? Let’s find out together!

Sheer lipstick

If you prefer a little shine and spark, opt for a sheer lipstick.

This type of lipstick contains moisturising oils to keep your lips from drying out.

They’re suitable for any occasion or look.

You can wear sheer lipstick at work or a party.

But there’s a downside to these lipsticks: they don’t last long. You need to reapply every 4 hours.

If you have chapped or dry lips, this lipstick is the best choice.

Make sure you exfoliate your lips before you apply.

Matte lipstick

Matte lipsticks provide a pure colour with an even and smooth texture.

They’re the complete opposite of glossy or sheer lipsticks.

They’re perfect for hiding patchy and pigmented lips.

For the best results, always apply balm on your lips first.

This way, you will fill up the cracks and provide an even base for a flawless finish. Exfoliate and hydrate your lips beforehand.

Glossy lipstick

Glossy lipsticks provide a watery and shiny finish.

They’re ideal for thin and dry lips. Glossy lipsticks have high luminosity.

If you’re looking for a hydrating lipstick, look no further than a glossy one.

They provide different finishes, including a semi-sheer finish and low or medium coverage.

You can choose between gloss sticks and liquid glossy lipsticks.

Gloss-sticks look like lipsticks but provide a shiny finish. If you want to be noticed in a crowd, wear a glossy lipstick.

Creamy lipstick

Creamy lipsticks don’t take much time to apply. They’re rich in butter and oils.

Therefore, they’re perfect for nourishing lips. Moreover, they have a high wax content.

This ingredient enhances the wear time of creamy lipsticks.

The coverage and colour payoff depend on the shade. Creamy lipsticks make a perfect choice for colder climates.

However, they’re not recommended for warmer days because they melt in humid, hot conditions.

Keep your creamy lipsticks in the fridge to prevent breakage during the summer.

If you’re not into lining, priming, or prepping your lips beforehand, opt for this type of lipstick.

It will keep your chapped lips moisturised and provide a smooth texture.

Stain or lip tints

If you’re looking for a lipstick that lasts all day, stain lipsticks are an excellent choice.

They don’t require much maintenance but provide a long-lasting effect.

They’re perfect for a busy day where you don’t have time for touch-ups but still want to look beautiful.

The only downside to these lipsticks is their dryness. They can make your lips dry.

Therefore, before you apply a stain lipstick, moisturise your lips with a balm.

The balm will keep your lips moisturised and looking flawless. Also, your lipstick won’t get clumpy on your lips.

The best part? They’re easy to apply and provide a great colour payoff.

They’re long-lasting and provide a natural-looking colour. Stain lipsticks come in liquid form and don’t cost much.

Liquid matte lipstick

Liquid matte lipsticks create a matte or semi-matte finish on your lips in just minutes and work like magic.

If you’re not a fan of that dry feeling of matte lipsticks, opt for liquid matte lipsticks.

It’s easy to apply and provides the full-blown effect of a regular matte lipstick.

Matte balms

A matte balm is a lipstick in disguise! It provides all the benefits of a balm with the beautiful colour payoff and coverage of a matte lipstick.

It’s super easy to apply and glides effortlessly.

If you use a matte balm, you will get a long-lasting, smooth finish.

However, make sure to exfoliate your lips before you apply it. This way, your matte balm won’t get clumpy on your lips.

Balm tints

This type of balm is perfect for everyday wear at work or at home.

It usually comes in a crayon form and leaves your lips hydrated with a natural-looking tint.

The colour can last from 60 minutes to a few hours, depending on the brand.

Some balms and tints also come with SPF protection to keep your lips safe and nourished.

If you don’t want your lipstick to get clumpy on your lips, you can always use a balm tint.

It’s a must-have product for your lip care and can be worn daily.

How Do You Keep Lipstick from Clumping?

Regardless of your formula preference or colour, follow the following tips and tricks on how to keep lipstick from clumping.

They will help you get the most out of your lipstick.

Exfoliate

Lipstick never applies evenly and smoothly, and doesn’t last long on chapped or dry lips.

This is why you need to exfoliate your lips with a toothbrush or a lip-exfoliating product, like the E.L.F. lip exfoliator.

Natural Red Lips — Close-up of clumpy lipstick on lips

Hydrate/prime your lips

Plump, hydrated lips will help with a smoother and more effortless application.

You will also feel comfortable when wearing your lipstick, which isn’t the case with dry, chapped, or damaged lips.

If you have dry lips or prefer dry lipsticks, prime/hydrate your lips with a lip balm or SHANY lip primer.

It’s budget-friendly and helpful. Also, drink more water. It will help you keep your lips smooth.

Line your lips

A good lip liner is a game-changer for many reasons, including keeping the lipstick from bleeding outside the lines of the lips.

Your lipstick will last longer if you give it something to stick to!

Lastly, if you want flawless lips, always use a slightly darker lip liner than your lipstick.

This way, the liner will add dimension to your lips.

It looks amazing! Try it now and thank us later.

Pick the right shade

Lipsticks have undertones, just like skin. If your lipstick doesn’t match the undertones of your lips, it won’t look as flattering as a colour that matches your undertones.

Thus, pick the right shade.

If you’re not sure how to line your lips, I highly recommend this lip liner tutorial by Huda Beauty.

Wear what suits your shape

If you opt for dark lipstick, it will make your lips look thinner. Light lipsticks, on the other hand, make lips look fuller. Stay away from the vampy hues if you prefer fuller lips.

Set your work

You know that you can extend the life of your lipstick by setting your lips.

Yes, blotting helps. However, if you want your lipstick to stay intact, blot it and apply setting powder on top.

Don’t apply too much gloss

Instead of applying gloss all over your lips, dab a bit in the middle to enhance their shape. This will add a hint of shine and prevent your lipstick from clumping.

Protect your teeth

Lipstick on teeth isn’t cute! You can easily prevent this from happening by putting a finger in your mouth and shutting your lips around it.

Then slowly pull your finger out, and voila! Any leftover on your finger is what could have ended up on your teeth. You can also do this with a tissue.

Take your lipstick with you

Always take your lipstick with you so you can touch up on the go. It could save the day (or night).

Make sure you take the lipstick you utilised with you before you leave the house.

Why Does Lipstick Clump on Lips?

That thick, sticky chaos that’s spoiling your look is often caused by dry lips.

Or overapplying your gloss or lipstick, according to makeup professionals.

You can prevent this from happening by exfoliating, priming, and moisturising your lips before you apply lipstick or gloss.

Also, line your lips with a good lip liner.

Also, don’t forget to set your work. We’re not saying to avoid blotting.

However, setting your lipstick by applying setting powder on top is also helpful.

If you are worried about clumpy lipstick, please watch this video from TiTi’s Corner. She gives an amazing tutorial on all of the mistakes to avoid and shows you how to fix them. Enjoy!