There are other ways to help make your lipstick last longer, such as to apply a layer of lipstick and then blot it with a tissue and then go ahead and apply another layer of lipstick. This is like putting on two coats of paint. It looks better and has more coverage to stay on longer and look fresh longer. The first layer of lipstick is to seal the color into the lips. The second is to make it bright and looking fresh and longer lasting.

If you like pencil lip liners there are just about as many colors of lip liner as there are of lipstick. When applying lip liner to make your lipstick last longer it helps because the lip liner is dryer than the lipstick and won't smudge off as easily. Also the liner keeps the lipstick from running off the lips and going away to not last longer.

You can also try applying a thin layer of lipstick with a lip brush instead of from the tube. Thin layers are said to stay on longer than thick layers. This could be because a thin layer is dryer and not as likely to come off because it sticks to the lips better.

There are ways to make your lipstick last longer with just using your makeup at hand or some baby powder. Use the baby powder on lips to make the lipstick last longer, put the lipstick on and then put a gentle, thin layer of powder on the lips. This dries the lipstick and locks in the color of the lipstick. Then if a more vibrant color is wanted apply a second coat of lipstick over the powder and first layer of lipstick. Powder foundation can also be used.

To use the makeup at hand to help make your lipstick last longer, use a liquid foundation on the lips before the lipstick is applied. This once a gain locks in the color and helps the lipstick to stick to the lips.

Matte lipsticks seem to last longer than shimmer ones but the matte does dry out the lips so keep a lip-gloss or moisturizer on hand. Although if you choose a lipstick color closer to the color of your natural lips then the lipstick won't dry out the lips so bad.

Some everyday things that can help to make your lipstick last longer are; don't lick your lips, don't chew on your lips, and the less kissing you do the more the lipstick will stay on. Each time you lick or chew on your lips you are taking off some lipstick, and it won't last very long. Check your lipstick after meals if you want a fresh look and feel.

Don't give up on making your lipstick last longer. It doesn't have to fade before your date. You can buy long lasting lipstick. You can use lip liner and foundation and powder to help keep in the color. Buy matte lipstick and apply a thin layer, or apply two for double measure. Use them all and don't worry about applying it all day, but do check it after you eat, just in case some came off.