10 Top Lipstick Tips

As we grow older the natural colour in our lips can start to fade. This faded look can make you look much older than you really are, so here's 10 quick tips to help keep your lips in tip-top condition.

1. Try adding a touch of concealer to the corners of your lips to give your lips an instant pick-up.

2. Get a subtle, natural look by using lip stain rather than a coloured lipstick.

3. Use a lip brush to work the lipstick into your lips rather than just smearing a lipstick across your lips straight from the lipstick-wand. The colour will last longer.

4. When using a new shade check the colour in both indoor and outdoor light – the shade that's right for you is one which compliments and enhances your natural skin tone.

5. Drink plenty of water so that your lips aren't dry – dry lips can be a sign that you're dehydrated.

6. Exfoliate your your lips using a lip-scrub which is formulated not to be too harsh or abrasive.

7. Never leave home without wearing lipstick or sunscreen as they're prone to harmful UV damage – look for lipsticks which include a sunscreen. During the winter apply Vaseline before going to bed to help your lips stay moisturised and help prevent cracked, chapped lips.

8. Unhappy about any chemicals you may be licking? There's plenty of lipsticks ranges that only use natural ingredients.

9. Ensure that your lip liner is no more than a shade darker than your lipstick and blend the two together.

10. If your lips have lost their pout you can use a lip plumper without having to use painful filler injections.

Follow these few simple tips to help keep your lips and your lipstick luscious!