From jazzing up the most basic outfit to pulling an entire makeup look together, lipstick is hands down one of the most versatile items in your makeup bag. And with such a wide array of lipstick hues out there, it’s certainly possible to rock a different shade every day of the week.
Putting on lipstick, however, can be a little more complicated than you think, you might notice that your lip color bleeds outside your lip line or that it doesn’t stay in place all day long. And unless you want to have to check your mirror every few minutes to see if your color has migrated, then we can probably agree that a long-lasting lipstick and the proper application technique are a must for any and every beauty look.
Exfoliate and Moisturize Your Pout
Let’s start by talking about how to prep your lips for your lip color. Sure, you can swipe your lipstick on without any prep work, but it might not look too good. For a lip look that lasts and looks great, you’ll want to take a little time to exfoliate your lips before applying any color.
Dead skin cells can build up on the surface of your lips and you’ll want to slough them off with a gentle lip scrub, then follow up with a moisturizing lip balm to help keep your pout hydrated. This can help ensure that you have a smooth, even canvas to work with when applying your lipstick.
Use Lip Liner
Lip liner is the makeup product you’re overlooking too often, until now, that is. Not only can lip liner make your lip color last longer, but it can also help stop bleeding (also sometimes referred to as feathering). Start by lining the outside of your lips with the liner to help fill in any fine lines. Then, fill in the rest of your lips with a lip liner in a shade that matches your lipstick before actually applying your lipstick to prevent any bleeding. 
Tip: If you can’t find a lip liner that matches your lipstick, look for an invisible lip liner. A clear pencil can work just as well to prevent lipstick bleeding, and it can go with any shade in your makeup bag.
Prime Your Lips with Concealer
You already use concealer on your face to help create an even base — and it turns out you can do the same for your lips, too. If you don’t have a lip primer handy, just reach for your go-to concealer and apply a tiny bit to your lips using a makeup blender. Then, take a lip brush and apply your lip color of choice on top.
Choose a Long-Lasting Lipstick
This may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s worth repeating. If you want to help ensure your lip look stays in place for as long as possible, opt for a long-wear formula.
Blot and Set Your Lipstick with Translucent Powder
This is a key part when applying lipstick that you might not even know. After you’re done priming your lips with either lip liner or concealer, apply one coat of lipstick using a brush (this allows for more precision than applying directly from the tube), then gently blot your lips with a tissue. Repeat the process again. After applying a second, final coat of lipstick, blot again with your tissue. Then, using a powder brush, apply a translucent powder onto your lips through the tissue to help set your lips.
Apply a Setting Spray
Once you have your lips prepped and your lipstick of choice applied, set your color with a makeup setting spray.
Via: Lorealparisusa.com
