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Tips for long-lasting lipstick: how to make it transfer-proof

Beautiful lips are eye-catching. Unfortunately, many lipsticks wear off quickly. We give you valuable tips on how to apply your chosen lipstick perfectly and how to preserve your favourite lip colour for a particularly long time – and make it transfer-proof!

12 February 2025

Apply lipstick precisely and professionally
Glossy or matte: which lasts longer?

Apply lipstick precisely and professionally

Whether seductive cherry red, earthy caramel, delicate rosé or bright pink – trendy lipstick colours give you a fresh and modern look. Perfectly integrated into your daily make-up, they emphasise your style and give your evening and business outfits that certain something. To make sure your lipstick stays on for hours, stays put while you eat and drink, and delivers transfer-proof durability, you should follow these tips and tricks when applying it:

Choose high-quality, long-lasting lipsticks

The quality and composition of a lipstick has an enormous influence on how long it lasts everyday life. High-quality lipsticks with nourishing ingredients provide valuable moisture and protect the sensitive skin of your lips from drying out. A high concentration of colour pigments ensures that the colour you choose has even coverage and can develop its full effect. On hot summer and holiday days, a lipstick with sun protection factor protects your lips from painful sunburn.

Tip

The quality of a lipstick does not depend solely on its price. The ingredients are what matter.

Lipsticks

Careful lip care is a priority

Before you apply lipstick, you should take good care of your lips. Regular lip peels remove dead skin cells. You can either buy the peel ready-made or make it yourself using simple household products, such as a combination of brown sugar, coffee powder and olive oil. A thick layer of natural honey is a tried-and-tested household remedy for chapped lips on cold autumn and winter days. Afterwards, a nourishing cream – for instance one with urea and aloe vera – provides your lips with extra moisture.

Create the perfect base for your lipstick

Well-cared-for, perfectly moisturised lips feel good and create the best conditions for a radiant smile. To ensure that there is no cream residue on your lips before applying, you can press your lips on a soft cosmetic or cotton cloth – several times if necessary. A small amount of concealer or foundation makes your lips beautifully smooth and increases the adhesion of the colour pigments. Alternatively, you can use a special lip primer from your favourite brand, which is optimally matched to the consistency of the lipstick.

Lip care & lip primer

Use a lip liner and brush

Lip liner – either colourless or in the same shade as your lipstick – emphasises the shape of your lips and prevents the colour from feathering. Lipstick can be professionally applied with a brush. The fine brush hairs penetrate every fold of the lips and create the best conditions for a homogeneous colour application. With your mouth slightly open, you can then press any excess lipstick onto a cosmetic or cotton cloth without rubbing. If you are not satisfied with the colour application, you can add another layer of lipstick. To fix the colour, use another brush to dust a thin layer of loose powder onto your coloured lips.

Lipliner & lip brush

Glossy or matte: which lasts longer?

Lovers of a glossy shine will be disappointed, but lipsticks with a matte texture do last longer and are therefore more transfer-proof. Even cream lipsticks, which are perfect for dry lips, can’t keep up with the matte make-up stars. But don’t worry, glossy lipsticks can also provide lasting transfer-proof results if you follow our make-up tips.

Conclusion

The basis for perfectly made-up lips that can withstand passionate kisses starts with optimal lip care. Smooth skin that is optimally moisturised ensures that high-quality lipsticks set off your lips seductively and make your complexion glow. Concealer, foundation, lip liner, brushes and powder are indispensable for optimally fixing high-quality lipsticks and making them last until you take them off.

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Tips for long-lasting lipstick: how to make it transfer-proof

Table of contents

Apply lipstick precisely and professionally

Choose high-quality, long-lasting lipsticks

Lipsticks

Careful lip care is a priority

Create the perfect base for your lipstick

Lip care & lip primer

Use a lip liner and brush

Lipliner & lip brush

Glossy or matte: which lasts longer?