How to get red lipstick to stay

There are lots of different ways you can make your lipstick more long lasting, but this is my favorite method for when I know I’m going to be out all day and I don’t want my lipstick to budge!  Keep in mind that if you’re going to be eating or drinking, you’re going to need to touch up, no matter how much magic you make with your application or the products you use.

1.  I suggest getting MAC's Prep+Prime ($16.00) and using that as a base. I use it on top of my chapstick before applying my lip liner and lipstick. Get a lip liner that closely matches that of your lipstick, and apply this all over your lips.  This doesn’t really have to be perfect or even, just make sure you create a clean line around the edges.  This will act as a base for your lipstick.


2.  Over top of your liner, apply an even coat of your lipstick.  Blot this layer with a tissue, and then apply a second coat over top.

3.  Blot your lips once again with a tissue, and then using your finger or a flat brush, set your lipstick with a bit of transparent face powder.  This gives a slightly matte look, which is intensified by how much powder you apply.  Matte lipsticks tend to last a lot longer than cream or satin finishes, in my opinion, but you can skip this step if you wish.

To keep lip products from getting all over your teeth when you talk, all you have to do is stick your finger in your mouth (like you’re eating something off of it) and pull it out.  This will remove all of the lipstick that’s on the inner part of your mouth without making your lips look strange.

I'm wearing NYX Lip Liner in Cabaret and NYX Lipstick Snow White 569 

Hope this helps!

-Trisha