Lipstick is one of the most popular beauty products. It evokes a seductive mouth and contains nourishing ingredients for velvety soft lips. Subtle tones, classic red or modern colors – the choice is huge and it’s fun to complete your makeup with the right nuance. Unfortunately, the color of many products fade quickly during the day (or evening), so some are specially designed to last extra long and be kissable, so they don’t smudge easily.
But even ordinary lipsticks can last from dawn to sunset. If you pay attention to a few things while applying, even a coffee break or lunch can hardly make the color fade. As a result, you don’t have to squeeze your lips as often as before, and you not only save time, but also preserve your favorite lipstick that you can use for longer.
Exfoliate and pre-treat
The job starts before you even apply lipstick! Dead skin cells should be removed from the lips so that the color can be worn as long as possible. You use either lip scrub, toothbrush or sugar honey to scrub your lips.
A rich lip balm is then applied immediately to prevent drying. After a few minutes, carefully wipe your mouth with a cosmetic tissue so that the lipstick can adhere later.
Primer for lips
Anyone with a lip liner can apply it before applying the actual color as per the manufacturer’s recommendation. Such products have a softening effect, moisturize and can increase the adhesion of lipsticks to the lips.
Use lip liner
Before applying actual lipstick, you line your lips with a clear lip liner or a lip liner that matches the lipstick color. The primer not only provides a perfect edge, but also prevents the color applied later from bleed out.
two coats of lipstick
Now comes the most important step: applying lipstick. Matte shades generally last longer than glossy variants. After the entire lower and upper lip is covered with paint, cosmetic wipes are used again to remove excess color. Then apply a second coat of lipstick and gently press your lips together.
Apply translucent powder
After applying the color, you can apply a clear powder to your lips that is actually designed for skin. This seals the look and lasts extra long. A little powder is enough for this effect and you should not use the product too much to avoid drying your lips.
lipstick fixer
An alternative to powder are special lipstick fixers. These are transparent liquids or balms that are applied over the lipstick. They surround the color pigments and should ensure that the lipstick does not smudge, even on crazy party nights.