3 Quick Tips to Making Your Lipstick Last

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Who doesn’t love a red lip? It’s bold, it’s daring, and it instantly spruces up any outfit. But it can also turn on you, sometimes too fast, in the form of feathering or playing disappearing acts. Don’t let a faded red lip spoil the whole look. Check out 3 quick tips on how to keep your crimson pout, or any pout, popping.

1. Start With A Base

One great trick to get your makeup to last longer is to layer. Start with freshly exfoliated lips and add a touch of balm. Wait  a few minutes and then trace your lips with a similarly colored lip pencil, also filling it in. Then apply your lip color.

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2. Go for A Longer-Lasting Formula

 

Typically matte and cream textures last longer, but some of our favorite longer-lasting lipstick formulas include YSL Rouge Pur Couture, MAC Amplified Creme formula lipsticks, and Milani Color Perfect.

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3. Add Wrinkle Cream

To prevent feathering, try a trick used by makeup artists: apply a tiny dab of wrinkle cream like EsteeLauder Perfectionist CP Target Deep Wrinkle Filler to the area right above the top lip

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