The Simple 4-Step Trick to Make Your Lipstick Last No Matter What

Pull out a loose powder with a bit of color. "I just like the pigment, it's more opaque," Niko noted. "Translucent powder tends to be more reflective and slippery." Here, he used Nars Soft Velvet Loose Powder for its silky yet matte finish.

Apply the powder all over your lip with a fluffy brush — like the kind you would use for bronzer. "Dip it into the loose powder, dust it, and then just tap it to cover the entire lip," he explained. "You want a light veil of product that's not overly saturated. The reason to use a loose powder over the lip liner is because once you set it, it's going to stay."