We all agree that lipsticks accentuate our glamour and are imperative in the art of makeup but lipsticks wither away with time and demand constant touch-up, which gets really taxing!

So here we bring you some tips on how to make your lipstick last longer. Just a few alterations in the way you apply lipstick and magical results!

Step 1: Make sure your lips are smooth before you apply lipstick. For this, rub the surface of your lips with a brush in order to scrape off any dry skin cells.

Step 2: Moisturize the fresh skin. For this, you could use any moisturizer. The idea is to moisten the lips and make them soft.

Step 3: Blot the lips with a tissue paper to remove any extra dampness caused by the moisturizer.

Step 4: Apply concealer on your lips. This will provide a base for the lipstick and will help bring out its true colour in the end.

Step 5: Use a lip-liner and smoothly run it along the border of your lips. This will help you mark the area of the lips and will further facilitate you to apply the lipstick within the marked area.

Step 6: Firstly apply lipstick to the back of your hand to get a sense and intensity of the shade

Step 7: Gently apply the lipstick on the surface of your lips.

Step 8: Cover your lips with a tissue paper. From the outer side of the tissue paper, apply powder to set the lipstick in place. To know more, click here. 

Step 9: Apply a final layer of the lipstick for a smooth glossy look.

Step 10: Avoid frequently running your tongue through the lipstick, it’ll help the lipstick stay longer.

So these were a few things which one can keep in mind while applying a lipstick for it to stay longer. It’s easy, non-cumbersome and ensures long lasting effect!