Lip Gloss, Oils And Tints, From Clear To Bold

Q: How can I make my lipstick last longer without smudging or bleeding? A: To make your lipstick last longer, start by exfoliating and moisturizing your lips beforehand. Apply a lip primer or foundation to help the lipstick adhere better, and then apply the lipstick with a lip brush for more precision. You can also blot your lips with a tissue and apply a thin layer of powder to set the colour.

An example that comes to mind is the rhode peptide lip treatment, which became an instant cult hit and sold out multiple times (call it the Hailey Bieber effect). The first ingredient is actually hydrogenated polyisobutene—similar to a gloss!—but it's marketed as a treatment that implies more of a skin health approach to makeup. The shea butter and peptides certainly feed your skin essential nutrients, but the formula delivers enough shine to technically be considered a gloss or oil. Again, we can chalk it all up to marketing.