6 Top Tips On How To Make Lip Gloss Last All Day

Beauty trends come and go, and currently, the look of gorgeous glossy lips is in!
Whilst you may know what look you’re going for and might have even found your perfect shade, it’s likely that you’ll run into the number one problem when it comes to lip gloss - finding ​​a lip gloss that lasts all day! But not to fear, the beauty experts at UKLASH are here to spill the lip gloss hacks on how to make lip gloss last longer with some long-lasting lip gloss tips and tricks, with 6 essential steps that might help you to achieve long-lasting lip colour for all-day lip gloss wear!

Why Does My Lip Gloss Fade Quickly?

There are many reasons why you might be noticing your lip gloss and lip colour fading faster than you can blink! Below are a few of the key issues that might be getting in the way of you achieving lip gloss longevity:
Dry Lips - If your lips are dehydrated and dry, it can cause your lip gloss to flake and fade. This may be more common during the Autumn and Winter months when the air is drier and colder, which leads your lips to become more susceptible to dryness and wearing down any lip gloss you have applied
General Wear - Your lips are a facial feature used for so many functions, whether it be for eating, talking, kissing or simply breathing, making it no surprise that any make-up that is applied to the area is subject to lots of wear and tear. This is one of the key reasons why you might see your lip gloss fading throughout the day!
Forgetting To Prep - Simply applying a swipe of lip gloss might suffice for top-ups throughout the day, but when you’re first applying your make-up in the morning, it’s important to try and retain as much colour and glossy texture as possible by implementing simple steps into your routine to help keep your lip gloss fresh! Below, we will touch on some of these and how you can maximise the effects of your favourite gloss!

How Do You Make Lip Gloss Last All Day?

1. Prep Your Lips
The best way to make lip gloss stay on is by ensuring to prep your lips properly. Before applying any makeup, it’s important to apply a lip scrub to exfoliate your lips once or twice a week to remove any build-up and dead skin that could lead to flaky, dry lips. We also suggest applying a layer of SPF to your lips to avoid any sun damage and to prevent your lips from prematurely ageing. To learn more about the best lip care routine for long-lasting gloss and how to prep lips for lip gloss, read our article here.

2. Stay Moisturised
Keeping your lips hydrated is key in achieving lip gloss longevity, as it makes it easier for the lip gloss to stick and stay, rather than fading and flaking on dry lips. We recommend using an overnight lip mask 2-3 times a week to give your lips an extra boost of hydration, helping you to achieve smoother-looking lips that allow lip colour and lip gloss to adhere easily for long lasting effect!

3. Use A Lip Liner
Find a lip liner that is a close match to your lip gloss shade and start by lining your lips to add definition and to frame their shape. By doing this you are helping to seal lip gloss for all-day wear by creating a barrier that the lip gloss can't cross that prevents your lip gloss from feathering and the colour from bleeding. 
Extra Top Tip - To create the illusion of fuller-looking lips, slightly overline your lips and use the pencil to shade at the corners!

4. Layer For Longevity
Start by applying a layer of your lip gloss and follow by gently blotting your lips with a piece of tissue before layering more lip gloss and repeating! This will help to lock in the colour and help to achieve that all-day glossy look you’re after!

6. Set Your Shine
Finally, it’s time to complete your lip look and lock in your shine for an all-day hold! To do this, we recommend using a translucent powder of your choice to lightly dust around the edge of your lips to prevent the lip gloss from bleeding outside of the lip lines. If this is the final step in your overall make-up routine, it’s time to finish with a setting spray to help hold everything in place, including your lip gloss, which will lock in your colour and shine and provide a long-lasting all day look!