Long Lasting Lipstick?

Theresa

I know brands no doubt vary around the world, but I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a lovely red lipstick that will last and last and last?

I have a maybelline superstay one, but it only lasts if you keep applying the lip coat to it and its incredibly drying.

I'm chasing something to wear to the races - something I can drink with and talk and laugh and have a great time in, without needing to constantly run off and touch up... I will definitely forget to touch up unless I go to the loo and I really don't want to look trashy when the rest of me is going to look great LOL

Any and all suggestions greatly appreciated!

(My brother's girlfriend will be doing my make up and I haven't asked her about this yet, but she'd be happy to use whatever I have if the brand she stocks doesn't have a long lasting version).

15 years ago

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florida

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Hmmm... I don't wear a lot of lipstick, so I'm definitely no authority, but perhaps try one of those lip stains? Maybe not as gummy and waxy as those long-wear lipsticks tend to be...

15 years ago

taylor

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I have found the more wax a lipstick has the longer they last, ironically the waxier (less glossy) ones are also the cheaper lipsticks:)

15 years ago

MNsara

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I really like the Cover Girl Outlast All Day Lip Color lip stuff, It is a tube of lip color you put on with a wand and a tube of clear gloss stick. I have found it really stays on for me IF I let the color totally dry before applying the gloss. You can reapply gloss as often as you like. It is not too drying for me.

This is NOT the Outlast Lip Stain. It IS this product, packaged like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Cover-Gi.....038;sr=1-1

15 years ago

Louise

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I use a Boots No 7 one very similar to MN sara this lasts through eating and drinking x

15 years ago

Theresa

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Thanks girls - I'll have to go and see what I can find. Something that lasts through eating and drinking would be ideal!

Taylor how do I tell if something is waxy?

I usually only wear lip gloss so lipstick is a bit of an unknown to me.... Although I would love to have a signature colour that I always wore...

15 years ago

Rosie

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I don't really use lipsticks that are specifically called "long-lasting" or something like that because I just don't like the formulas or the application is hard, looks bad if uneven. When they do wear off, they seem to come off funny and leave a line around the edges. I know they keep trying with these formulas, but frankly, I just don't think they are perfect yet.

Although I do not have a red lipstick by NARS, I find that his lipsticks wear really well and don't come off all at once, particularly those with less shine.
I have two red lipsticks by Julie Hewitt and they seem to stay on really well, even through eating and drinking. They don't dry my lips out and seem to wear off uniformly. I have another semi-red by MAC and that wore pretty well, too, but I don't think it lasted as long as the Julie Hewitt.

Another great option is to use a red lip stain. It will pigment your lips so even if the product seems to wear off the color will still be there. They have liquids and creams... I'm not sure what brands you have over there...

I sooo want a signature lipstick and scent but I can never decide.

15 years ago

taylor

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They tend to be matt, not shiny or glossy or greasy feeling.

15 years ago

Theresa

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Forgot to come back to this one!

Last week I was in a cosmetic clearance store and found the Covergirl Outlast All Day colour so bought it... well, holy moly it sure stays put!!!! I had it on for over 12hrs and still had to really work to get it off.

I'm still deciding if its the perfect shade or not, but I'm certainly happy with its lasting ability.

Thanks for all your input - I'll be back to read this again and again if I decide this colour isn't the right one!

15 years ago

MNsara

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I'm so glad you tried it *and* liked it

My sister turned me onto that one and it's all I use now.

Around me there are plenty of Cover Girl coupons in the newspaper and Walgreen's or CVS often has Cover Girl B1G1, so you can try lots of colors!

15 years ago

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