How to Get Your Lipstick to Last
No one wants their lipstick disappearing by lunch time.Using these tips you are sure to maintain a longer lasting lip color.
Hydrate:
Using lip balm is essential before applying lip products as it provides
hydration to your lips and has a waxy texture which prevents the lip
color from absorbing into your lips. Be sure to apply your lip balm
atleast 10 minutes before your lip color to ensure it has the
opportunity to soak in and allow you to really experience the full
benefits of the product. (Short for time? Apply your lip balm first
thing and do your eye makeup and face makeup while it's absorbing!)
Color:
Now it's time for the fun part -- color! Whether you choose a firey red, a ladylike pink or a winter plum, remember it is your choice.Line:
This is one of the key steps to getting your lipstick to last. Lip liners are very waxy in texture so they help your lipstick to adhere better and prevent feathering and bleeding. You should fill in your entire lips with a lip liner (rather then just the outside, otherwise once your lip color fades you will end up with an outline around your lips) that matches your lipstick shade exactly. Otherwise, you can use a clear lip liner which is specifically designed for anti-feathering.
Liner:
After you've applied your lipstick, it's best to go over your lips with a
small amount of lip liner once again. This will ensure the color is
applied evenly and the waxy formula will lock all the color into place.
Lip gloss can cause your lip color to come off quicker due to it's formula which often contains oils and can break up your lip color. So ditch the gloss and instead take one-ply tissue, hold it over your lips and dust a bit of translucent powder over it with a fluffy blending eye brush to keep it in place.
Touch Ups:
If you still find your needing to touch up your lip color, it's best to start from scratch, otherwise your lip color can end up looking uneven, cakey and messy -- which no one wants. If you can't be bothered repeating the process, try blotting your lips, then gently dabbing some of your lip color onto your lips. Otherwise, a slick of gloss is always the way.
