28 Brilliant Beauty Hacks That Will Change the Way You Apply Makeup

A long-wear lip is truly a four-step process. First, cover the entire mouth in a lip pencil (or an eyeliner in a neutral shade — it has the exact same effect). Next, apply a layer of loose powder. Layer on the lip color of your choice, preferably something matte. The final step is another coat of lip liner. Backstage at Naeem Khan, makeup artist James Boehmer used Nars Jungle Red Lip Liner ($22) to give the crimson shade a precise shape.