How to prep your lips

For a long-lasting lipstick that won't budge, smudge, or dry out your lips, start with these failsafe lip-smoothing and color-securing preparations.  

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1. Gently exfoliate your lips with a lip scrub or soft toothbrush to remove any dead skin.  
2. Apply a lip primer to enable longer wear for your lipstick.  
3. Apply lip liner to the outer perimeter of the lips. 
4. Apply lipstick. 
5. Blot lipstick. 

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OPTIONAL: Apply translucent powder to lips for an extra-long-wear matte lipstick.  

Source @luckyhakim9

OPTIONAL: Apply an additional layer of lipstick.  

Recommended Brushes:

Fine Liner Brush (L80)