How to Stop Lipstick from Feathering

Last Updated: November 5, 2019 References

Feathered lips are a disaster to look at, with the lipstick bleeding across your lips and looking uneven. It becomes more of a problem the older you are, as your lips dry up more easily and lines around your mouth show up more easily. Stop the feathering with this simple method.

Steps

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Exfoliate your lips if needed. Dry lips will make lipstick color uneven and mottled. Use a soft toothbrush to clean the lips first.^{[1]
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Pat your lips with foundation primer first. Be sure to cover all parts of your lips evenly. Then apply a little foundation over the primer.^{[2]
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Apply a lip balm to moisturize the lips. This step is optional but is helpful if your lips tend to be very dry; the balm helps the lipstick to glide on.^{[3]
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Apply the lipstick. Do this under bright, good light, so that you can see what you're doing properly.^{[4]
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Finish by patting over the lipstick with a translucent powder. The combination of foundation, balm, and powder will prevent the lipstick from feathering.^{[5]
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Finished.

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