Many women love to apply a layer of lipstick as a finishing touch to their makeup routine, but nobody wants to continue to reapply every hour. Unfortunately, sometimes ladies find that they are heading to the bathroom a little too often because their lipstick faded or smudged. With a few helpful hints, you can avoid touch-ups and have long lasting color.
Exfoliate
When you're racing around in the morning, it can be easy to skip some steps of your beauty routine. Women often forget about the importance of exfoliating the skin, but it's also necessary to give the lips some extra attention every now and then. The skin on the lips is thin, so it's necessary to eliminate dead cells.
"For lip color that stays in place, you have to get into the habit of exfoliating lips weekly," Janet Curmi, vice president of global education and development for Elizabeth Arden, told Daily Glow.
Moisturize
Dry and damaged lips can look even more cracked after a layer of lipstick. By using MD Formulations Perfecting Lip Plumper with a hint of natural cinnamon, you can keep the area hydrated and give your lips a fuller look. You can use this product at night, underneath your lipstick or by itself. With the help of hyaluronic microspheres, the lips appear plump and healthy.
Prepare
Use a primer to prepare your lips for product. This helps make the color go on smoothly and stay on longer.
Line
Use Jane Iredale Lip Pencils to outline your lips before applying lipstick. The pencil helps to accentuate the area as well as create a base for the lipstick. This product glides on with ease and will help give you the long-lasting look you've been waiting for.
