Afternoon beauty fix: Quick tips on how to make lipstick last all day long

I would wear lipstick, but I loathe the idea of reapplying it throughout the day. Can you suggest any long-lasters? It sounds to me like you’ve heard an ancient beauty myth—it’s not impossible to achieve stay-all-day lips. First, choose a lipstick that’s more matte than glossy, then follow these steps: Buff lips with a toothbrush before drying them off completely. Then, use a tapered makeup brush to dab colour onto your lips; blot with a tissue to remove any excess. Skip a gloss or balm overcoat because it will change the chemistry of your lipstick and necessitate another application. We love Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in “Mascate” ($30, narscosmetics.com) because it’s semi-matte, opaque and a beautifully rich red for fall.

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