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For anyone that’s worn a liquid lipstick, you know how drying they can be, especially in winter when everything is already dry! As much as I love a good long wearing lipstick, I don’t love the dry state it leaves my lips in. Because I’m not about to give it up, I feel like I’ve tried almost everything to figure out what works the best for keeping the color on my lips all day without ruining my lips in the process.
5 Tips for Applying Liquid Lipstick
Over the course of the past few months through a lot of trial and error, I’ve found five tips that consistently work for me. From the basics like exfoliating and moisturizing, to additions of other lip products, I hope these tips will keep your lipstick in place and your lips anything but parched!
1. Exfoliate
Are your lips peeling or feeling like sandpaper? Exfoliating is a great place to start! If you don’t have a lip exfoliating treatment already, mix some coconut oil or honey and table sugar together to create a paste, rub on lips, then brush (or lick!) it off. Don’t have either ingredient? Put some ChapStick® on your lips, then gently rub with a clean toothbrush. As an alternative, use a chemical exfoliating lip mask, leave on for a few minutes, then gently blot away.
2. Moisturize
Once you’ve exfoliated, it’s always a good idea to hydrate those lips! I like using a balm like ChapStick® 8 Hour Moisture to moisturize and protect. I go heavy on the ChapStick® application, leave it on for about 30 seconds to a minute, then blot off the excess.
3. Line ’em up
No, don’t just line the outside of your lips, that’s a trend from the 90s that hopefully will be staying there. ;) Instead, line the entire lip with a similar colored or nude toned lip liner so that if your lipstick starts to fade, you still have a backup tint underneath. (P.S. The lip liner I’m using here is Essence’s Lip Liner in 06 Satin Mauve ! It’s smooth and creamy and just $2!)
4. Apply thin layers
Two or three is better than one, right? I find that most liquid lipsticks take at least two coats to fully cover every little bit of your lips, so make sure to apply in thin layers. Too thick and it may crack, flake or peel. You can always add more, but it’s much harder to take it away! (P.S. The color I’m using in this post is Kat Von D’s Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita! It’s a gorgeous cool toned mauve.)
5. Rehydrate with a balm or gloss
Lipstick starting to fade? If it’s been a few hours or you’ve been eating or drinking, it’s inevitable that your lipstick will move, or your lips will be feeling like the Sahara Desert. Grab yourChapStick® to add some moisture back to your lips while keeping a satin finish (you may have to blot off any color transfer to your ChapStick® with a tissue) or add a gloss over the top for an entirely different lip vibe.
Want to put some of these tips and tricks to the test? ChapStick® has kindly offered a prize package of their best-selling products to one lucky winner! I’ll even sweeten the deal by sending you a liquid lipstick of your choice. ;) Giveaway ends on March 7th at 11:59 pm EST and is open to US residents. Good luck!
Do you have any tips and tricks you’ve picked up for applying your liquid lipsticks? Which long-lasting lipstick formula is your favorite? I’d love to hear about your faves below!
Love these tips!
xo Kylie
http://www.dressinsparkles.com
Thanks so much Kylie!
I do this same thing when I’m wearing liquid lipsticks. I haven’t been using Chapstick until the past couple of weeks and I happen to see the 8 hour moisturazation Chapstick and picked it up to try. I love all these type posts as well as all the others.
Thanks Christy! Glad you enjoyed the post and were able to give the 8 hour moisture Chapstick a try!
These are great tips! I love my liquid lipstick but definitely have trouble with my lips getting dry.
Thanks Christine! Glad you liked it, liquid lipsticks definitely make lips super dry!
I definitely just bought some liquid lipsticks and will be putting these to use! What products do you use to line your lips?
The liner I used in this post is Essence! They’re about $2 at the drugstore and super creamy! I also really like the lip liners from ColourPop. :)
I just don’t think that liquid lipstick is for me.
Aw bummer! Definitely can understand though!
What liquid lipstick were you using for this?? The color is gorgeous!
Thanks Brittany! It’s Kat Von D’s Lolita :)
The lip liner is a must for me! Without it, my liquid lipstick bleeds every time!
Lip liner is a life saver!
Great tips! I am obsessed with liquid lipstick and I wear it almost everyday. I find wearing an intensive lip mask overnight really helps!
Thanks Courtney! Using an overnight mask is a great suggestion!
I’ve never tried one but I want to try KVD Lolita.
Thanks for entering, Ann! Lolita is awesome. :)
These are great tips! That lipstick looks amazing on you!
~Sara
Thanks so much Sara!
I would usually apply a chapstick before I apply gloss(:
I like to apply Chapstick before too. Thanks for entering, Ashley!
Great tips, Jenn!
I rarely wear lipstick because my lips are forever chapped but these are definitely helpful for when I do.
xoxo, Jenny
Thanks Jenny!
I don’t have any tricks but I would love to learn
Hopefully one of these suggestions will work for you, Janet!
I love using a lipliner with my liquid lipsticks. I find it helps them last longer :)
Blessings,
Edye // Gracefulcoffee
So true! A good lipliner is hard to beat! :)
i use my own sugar scrub to smooth/soften my lips.
That’s awesome! I need to start making my own, so easy and inexpensive! What ingredients do you use in yours?
I LOVE this idea!! I’ve been wearing more lipstick lately so this is great!
Thanks Adriana! So glad the post was helpful! :)
These are great tips, I love liquid lipstick but it almost always seems to crack or fade on me. I’m going to give these a go tomorrow and see how they work for me :)
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
So glad it was helpful! I hope some of the tips worked for you!
Ah I LOOOOVE liquid lipsticks!! That color looks beautiful on you! Thank for sharing your tips!!
Thanks so much Deynece!
Your lipstick is gorgeous! I have never used Kat Von D liquid lipstick, but would love to try Lolita or Lolita II. My personal favorite liquid lipstick is Lime Crime Velvetines in Riot. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
Aw thanks Cindy! Lolita is great, I haven’t tried Lolita II yet but may have to! :)