Makeup Q&A - How to Make My Lip Colour Last Longer

Q. I'm going to be a bridesmaid for my cousin's Wedding next week and want to look good in all the pictures through the day (and through the meals). In case I forget to touch up, is there any way I can make my lip colour last for long hours?

A. The easiest way is to get a fade-proof lipstick. There are more and more such products in the market these days. However, it's not always easy to find the exact shade that you like. In addition, they all tend to be dry, and you do have to touch up with the enclosed lip gloss pretty much through the day.

The following 5 easy steps will enable you to turn your regular lipstick into a fade-proof one:

1) Remove dry skin on your lips carefully. Pad on a generous amount of lip balm. Let sit for 5
minutes, then blot the lips gently with a tissue.

2) Choose a lip pencil with a colour close to you desired lipstick. Outline both upper and lower lips, Then colour all over inside the outlines with the lip pencil.

3) Use a lip brush to apply the base coat of lipstick colour. Blot gently with a tissue.

4) Use a lip brush to apply the second coat of lipstick colour. Blot gently with a tissue.

5) Use a lip brush to apply the final coat of lipstick colour.

Congratulations... It's done!

You can put a little gloss around the centre of the upper and lower lips for more oomph.

Extra tips:
- Drink with a straw throughout the day
- Eat your food in small cut pieces during the meals
- Restrain from pressing/pumping your lips, as that will dry up the lipstick faster than it should

Michelle Wong
Professional Makeup Artist - Vancouver, BC
http://www.michellemakeup.com