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How to Apply Lipstick Like a Makeup Artist

Follow these simple, yet essential tips for bleed-free, stay-all-day lipstick

by Amanda Montell  |  COMMENT

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Lipstick Rule No. 1: Exfoliation Is Everything
Lipstick Rule No. 1: Exfoliation Is Everything One of the most common lipstick mistakes people make happens long before they even choose a color. "It's when they don't exfoliate their lips regularly," says Blair. "That affects the wear and application of their lipstick." Think: Dry, dehydrated lips and flaky, peeling color. Just as facial exfoliation helps skin-care products penetrate better, removing dead skin cells from your lips helps lipstick absorb and stay put.

Incorporating lip exfoliation into your routine gives you an even, smooth surface to work with -- a clear canvas -- and is especially important for people with superdry lips. Blair recommends making your own DIY lip scrub (all it takes is a teaspoon of sugar, mixed with a dollop of lip balm) to prep your lips.

SEE NEXT PAGE: Lipstick Rule No. 2: Love Your Lip Balm ... in Moderation
 

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