Why does my lipstick never last but other people can keep it on all day?

[Metabigot]

Went out for dinner last night and someone there had the most beautiful red lips stay completely preserved through a meal drinks and then more drinks at a bar. Didn't look a thing different to how they were when she first turned up.

I on the other hand despite using a lip stain liner and lipstick on top find it begins wearing off the minute I touch a drink or piece of food. Often resulting in a patchy look as the liner/ outer part fades slowest.

What's the secret?

Kat von d liquids. I was out last night, meal, drinks, copious cigs and it was still in place when I woke up got home.

Lip liner. At least two layers of lipstick (blot between each coat). And a good quality product. I normally have to top up once if eating (not drinking), but there’s a joy in reapplying lipstick.

Lipstick brand can be a key factor. Also whether its a glossy or matte lipstick. I've also found that blotting after application helps its sticking power.

I always colour my entire lip first with a matching lip liner. Then put a matte-ish lipstick ontop. Blot. Then put another coat of slightly glossier lipstick on top (so it doesnt look dry).

When out for a meal I definitely eat a little more carefully to preserve my lipstick and generally opt for less greasy courses (otherwise the grease removes the lipstick).

My lipstick generally looks pretty good afterwards although I do opt to top up once after the meal in the washroom after. And then it looks good for the rest of the evening.

I would wonder what it actually looked like up close, but probably just good lip preparation (exfoliate, balm, wipe off, lip liner, layers of a good long wearing liquid lipstick, blot, repeat, something on top to seal it, eating and drinking carefully).

Ask your dining acquaintance what she uses....?

The only ones that seem to stay put are the matte ones but I hate how they feel so I just accept reapplying!