The perfect lips. How to make your lipstick last longer with at-home methods?
There are several regular questions that I get in my mailbox from you. Today, I will focus on those around the make-up of the lips. As I see, that’s the matter that causes the most problems. Here are the most often asked questions that I’ll answer below.
- Why is my lipstick rubbing off so fast?
- Does the choice of a lipstick matter, lasting-wise?
- How to make lipstick last longer?
- How to apply lipstick and not ‘eat’ it?
Don’t worry if you do not yet know how to make your lipstick last longer or how to use it correctly. I didn’t know all that right away myself. Remember that practice makes perfect.
Why does lipstick rub off?
The matter of how long the lipstick will last depends on various factors.
Most of all, it matters whether you choose a good quality product with proper pigmentation. If not, you will have to apply more of the product and it will not blend with skin the way it should causing it to not last as long. It will rub off before you know it!
Another important thing is whether you use your lipstick correctly. If applied incorrectly, it will also not stay for long. It will not be able to stay within the lip lines and you end up with a smudged stain instead of beautiful lips.
The third thing includes all the obstacles that await for the lipstick during the day. If you eat, drink, talk a lot or have a tendency to touch the face, then the lipstick will most certainly rub off way faster than for others.
Does the choice of a lipstick matter?
Most certainly! As I mentioned above and will repeat myself here cause its important – the choice of lipstick is a key matter.
If you wish to know how you can make your lipstick last longer, remember that a good quality product stays on lips longer. Sadly, it usually means greater expense but I think it’s worth it because there are occasions when we need extra long-lasting make-up.
How to apply lipstick correctly?
In theory, it’s a no-brainer and yet many of you don’t know how to do their lips so that lipstick could last longer. Here are a few simple tips from me that can make the task less troublesome.
- Start with lip exfoliator (honey + sugar).
- On now smooth lips apply a balm.
- Use a tone lighter lip liner to set the boundaries for the lipstick.
- Fill the lines with color using a brush.
- Press lips together and spread the lipstick evenly.
- Then press a tissue to lips to get rid of excess product.
How to make lipstick last longer?
Those of you who are highly perceptive have probably already observed that I told you four (!!) methods to make the lipstick last longer – exfoliator, lipliner, use of a brush and removing excess product with a tissue.
You should keep in mind that every little detail matters and has a direct impact on how long the lipstick will stay on. How to make it last longer? Here are some additional ideas.
Make-up base
Before you start the lip make-up, apply on smooth and moisturized lips some base. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a special base for lipstick but just concealer or foundation you use on a regular basis. A bit of foundation tapped in with your finger will make lips even smoother and ready for the lipstick making the make-up last way longer.
Less lipstick equals better effect
The tip number two is regarding the amount of product you apply. Contrary to the appearances ‘more’ doesn’t mean ‘better’. The thinner layer of the lipstick the better it’ll blend into skin and won’t smudge.
Translucent powder as a finishing touch
Lastly, you can finish some additional fix. How to make lipstick last longer on special occasions? For example, by using a bit of translucent powder as a finishing touch. It won’t be visible to the the eye but can make lipstick last longer and preserve it from rubbing off.
