Make Your Lipstick Last Longer
Lipsticks have always been a must-have in every woman’s makeup kit. A well-applied lipstick can immediately brighten your face and add a pop of colour to your look. However, achieving an ideal pout can be tricky especially when you’re new to the game. Don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered with some impressive lipstick hacks and tips to help you attain a long-lasting, fuller lip look.
How to make the lipstick last longer?
It’s quite normal for most lipsticks to wear off within a few hours of you stepping out of the house. So, obviously the next question in your mind will be – how to make lipstick last longer? Here are some lipstick hacks and a step-by-step guide for you to follow in order to make your lipstick last longer.
1. Exfoliate your lips
Exfoliating your lips is the first step towards taking care of your lips and making your lipstick last longer. This is the most basic lipstick hack that will help you get rid of any dead skin cells accumulated on your lips. This will also give you a smooth base for your lipstick. Use a lip scrub and massage your lips gently and rinse it off.
2. Hydrate your lips
Moisturised and hydrated lips ensure that its glide smoothly and also last longer. Hydrated lips hold your lipstick better unlike dry lips, which easily flake off. Apply a lip balm few minutes before applying. Use this hack especially before using a matte liquid lipstick as dried and dehydrated lips will not hold for a longer time, and also make your lips look cracked and creased.
3. Use your concealer as a lip primer
This may seem like an unusual hack but applying a concealer as a lip primer does wonders. Use a concealer to draw a line around the corners of your lips. It works as a lip primer, preventing any spills or smudging around the edges. Your will last longer if there is less edge bleeding.
4. Always use a brush to apply lipstick
Applying a with a brush helps you control the amount you want to apply on your lips. You can distribute the evenly without having any product build-up. If you’re looking for an intense high pigmented lipstick that comes with a brush applicator, you can try the Les Macarons Infallible Ultra Matte Liquid that gives full coverage and lasts up to 16 hours.
5. Blot and powder your lips
This is yet another amazing hack you should definitely try if you haven’t already. Blot your lips with a tissue after applying, and then apply a light layer of translucent powder. This makes the last longer and helps set it. If you like liquid lipsticks, apply it as usual, let it dry for a while and then use this hack.
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