Lip Tips! x

How to make lipstick last longer

STEP 1 - Exfoliate: 

To get your lips soft  and allow your lipstick to smooth on better, gently buff your lips with an exfoliant and clean away the residue with lukewarm water or a damp cloth. You can also pat on a clear, nourishing balm afterwards and give it a few minutes to sink in before blotting with a tissue. This will help hydrate your lips so the lipstick holds better.

STEP 2 - Lip liner: 

Lightly trace a lip pencil in the same colour or slightly lighter than your lipstick along the inside edge of your lips. This will add a layer of pigment and help your colour last longer while also preventing feathering and bleeding.

STEP 3 - Lipstick: 

For stellar colour payoff, apply your lipstick straight from the tube (long-wearing formulas are best for colour longevity). You can also use a lip brush for a more subtle effect and better distribution.

STEP 4 - Tissue:

 Blot your lipstick with a tissue by folding it in half, opening your mouth, placing it in between your upper and lower lips and pressing down. This is great at removing excess oil and preventing lippie from getting on your teeth.

STEP 5 - Powder: 

To seal the colour, load up an eyeshadow blending brush with loose or pressed powder, then swirl the brush across your lips until they're totally mattified. You might notice that your lipstick goes a touch lighter, but the long-wearing benefits will be worth it.

STEP 6 - More lipstick: 

Add a last layer of lipstick! You can clean up any product that's escaped your natural lip line with a teensy bit of concealer on a lip brush.