How to make lipstick last longer

Girl Problem #101: Having to reapply your lipstick every hour because the damn colour won't stay put. Worst. Feeling. Ever.
We all know that lippie is notoriously tricky to keep in place because our kissers are always in motion, whether we're nibbling on something, sipping at a latte or gossiping with our BFF about the latest episode of Big Brother. But good news! We've got a few handy tricks up our sleeves that will help your pout remain beautiful all day and night. Read on to get a fool-proof set of kissers, just in time for the weekend!
STEP 1 - Exfoliate: To get your lips soft and kissable and allow your lipstick to smooth on better, gently buff your lips with a sugary exfoliant and clean away the residue with lukewarm water or a damp cloth. You can also pat on a clear, nourishing balm afterwards and give it a few minutes to sink in before blotting with a tissue. This will help hydrate your lips so the lipstick holds better.
STEP 2 - Lip liner: Lightly trace a lip pencil in the same colour or slightly lighter than your lipstick along the inside edge of your lips. This will add a layer of pigment and help your colour last longer while also preventing feathering and bleeding.
STEP 3 - Lipstick: For stellar colour payoff, apply your lipstick straight from the tube (long-wearing formulas are best for colour longevity, obvs). You can also use a lip brush for a more subtle effect and better distribution.
STEP 4 - Tissue: Blot your lipstick with a tissue by folding it in half, opening your mouth, placing it in between your upper and lower lips and pressing down. This is great at removing excess oil and preventing lippie from getting on your teeth, which is never a good look on anyone, right?
STEP 5 - Powder: To seal the colour, load up an eyeshadow blending brush with loose or pressed powder, then swirl the brush across your lips until they're totally mattified. You might notice that your lipstick goes a touch lighter, but the long-wearing benefits will be so worth it.
STEP 6 - More lipstick: Add a last layer of lipstick and pucker up! You can clean up any product that's escaped your natural lip line with a teensy bit of concealer on a lip brush.

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