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How To Make Lipstick Last Longer On Your Lips During Summer

Summer is often synonymous with freedom, pool days, picnics, and other outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, summer also means heat, humidity, and increased water intake. To prevent a lipstick nightmare, consider these products from companies like Dose of Colors and tips to find the best liquid lipstick for you.

Liquid lipstick is known for rich color and staying power, but it can also become cakey and dry, (ever heard of butthole lips? Yes, they are a thing)ruining the otherwise perfect summer look. The last thing you want at the yearly BBQ is a botched lip that no one tells you about. The right formula can keep your lips from looking drab, so here is a fantastic and affordable liquid lipstick brand you should check out: Dose of Colors. 

When shopping, see if you can swatch the colors before you buy them. Summer is a great time to try new bold and bright colors, though you may want to see how those colors work with your skin tone first. Besides, why pick that neon yellow when you have nothing that goes with it?

Once you have your lipstick choices, the most important factor in keeping your pout fresh and perfect all day is to begin with a smooth, healthy base. This means exfoliating your lips and moisturizing regularly. You can do it. I believe in you. Even you, babe who always forgets to take off her makeup after a night out. There are plenty of lip scrubs on the market, but you can easily make your own. Look up some recipes for the ingredients, but most lists are simple, and you probably already have the ingredients on hand. Think things like brown sugar and olive oil, though you probably shouldn’t leave the end result in the kitchen unless you want someone to have an unfortunate baking surprise.

Before you apply liquid lipstick to your perfect base, choose your tools wisely. A great lipstick formula can be thwarted by a poorly designed wand. Here’s a secret: you don’t have to use the wand it comes with. A small lip brush can help you get smooth lines and a thin layer (which will help with the butthole-lips situation!). Need some extra moisture? Experiment first, but a sweep of gloss can add some nice summer shine. You could also look into cream formulas. Though any kind of makeup can be tricky in the summer, finding … Read the rest