Secret of a long-lasting lipstick • El Nuevo Diario

Do you feel that your lipstick runs? Would you like it to last a little longer? Here we bring you a series of tips shared by Jackeline Álvarez, professional makeup artist so that your lipstick stays in place. The specialist says that the secret to success with lipstick is a combination of preparation, application and product options. To ensure that the paint lasts, you must check that there is no skin and dead cells on the lips and for this, the ideal is to use a lip scrub, in order to keep the lips clean.

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You can also apply a non-greasy moisturizing balm. Anything with a waxy consistency is better than one with an oily texture, because the latter will only cause the lipstick to run even more. As an option, recipes on how to make homemade lip moisturizer can be found online. Then, put a little concealer on the lips, the idea is not to make them disappear but to lower the natural pink tone of the lips a little so that the true color of them is projected. At the same time, this will give an extra base for the lipstick to adhere to; If your skin tone is dark, this will help you to have an exact color of your lipstick.

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If you're using a bright color on your lips, lining with concealer or using lip liner will allow you to create a natural barrier to prevent smudging, basically setting up a defense for your lipstick. Use the tip of your finger to blend well. So take your lip liner and fill in well, lipstick has a drier texture and works as a surface for lipstick to adhere to. Start applying the color you have selected and simply glide the lipstick across the lips, this makes the application controlled.

Next, take a soft paper towel and place it over your lips; With a brush I spread translucent powder on top of the towel. This trick is used by professional makeup artists, because it fixes the color very well without giving it a powdery feel. Then gently go over your lipstick and in this way, your lips will be ready and without runs to last for many hours.