I’m fairly new to LipSense as I have only been a distributor for a little over 7 months (and a customer prior to joining), so I am constantly learning new and valuable information, almost daily! Of course all of you LipSense veterans know that there are several factors that play in the longevity of the color; the first is application. You’ll hear this time and time again, because application and technique are often the culprit if your LipSense colors aren’t lasting more than a few hours. Secondly, you’re probably aware that your body’s chemistry and pH levels play a factor in the colors’ lasting ability.This is why LipSense is advertised as lasting anywhere from 4-18+ hours.

But what you might not be aware of is that your chosen color could be playing a huge part in the lasting power. Each tube of color has a varied formulation and mixture of color pigments to arrive at a specific color. Some colors naturally last longer than others because of the different body chemistry of each wearer, but in addition, some colors are thicker or richer in color pigmentations, while others are sheer and thinner. I have personally noticed that Napa doesn’t last as long on me as Roseberry does. I just discovered why this is the case. The LipSense shades that are formulated with Mica, tend to not last as long as the matte finish LipSense shades. Micas create shine and shimmer. They reflect light and are made of particles that are larger than color pigments and may flick off the skin with regular skin movements, such as talking and scraping lip movements like drinking from a cup can facilitate this process. General rule of thumb according to our product knowledge guide, is that you can assume up to an hour of less wear when wearing a Mica color. I simply did not realize this (but, duh it makes perfect sense now)!

So if you are brand new to LipSense Long Lasting Lip Color, I suggest purchasing one of the Matte Colors (to help you choose I have made charts, posted below, of the cool and warm matte shades) first and then adding a Shimmer or Frost to your collection. To help add wear time to one of your Mica colors, try layering with a matte shade as your first layer, followed by your Mica shade as your second and third; but you would most likely have more success if you layered matte, mica, matte. Regardless, this is the most amazing long-lasting lip color on the market!

Warm/Yellow Based Matte LipSense Shades

Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics matte collection sold out in just 30 minutes.

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If you were hoping to get your hands on one of the Kylie Lip Kits, chances are you are still trying. I can’t speak for the longevity of the Kylie Lip Kits but since LipSense is the only lip color of its kind (it molecularly bonds to your skin to provide 4-18 hours of wear) I’m going to hedge my bets that it will outlast these matte shades.

Lots of lovely ladies (myself included) have been working on coming up Kylie Dupes. Here are some options, of course I LOVE the distributor who was able to get her hands on 3 of Kylie’s to do a side-by-side comparison. All of these dupes are paired with the LipSense Matte Gloss, which you can purchase here and the LipSense colors you may purchase here.

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One of my fave things about LipSense (aside from its staying power) is that you can create your own custom shades by layering colors. If you’re not familiar with the product, application is t…

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One of my fave things about LipSense (aside from its staying power) is that you can create your own custom shades by layering colors. If you’re not familiar with the product, application is the key. You need to apply three thin layers, starting from the outside corner of your mouth sweeping in a fluid motion across your lip in one direction. Let each layer dry for 15-30 seconds before applying the next layer. The long-lasting properties of LipSense are enhanced by our moisturizing glosses which feature Shea Butter to help keep your lips moist, plump and protected.

I wanted to give you an example of how you can create some great color combos by mixing up the order of colors and layering sequence. I chose Bombshell, Blu Red (Christina Aguilera’s signature color) and Berry because I think a solid neutral, red and a berry shade are all essential to a girl’s beauty arsenal. So here you go, for $95 ($75 if you already have a gloss) you get 27 lip colors! I’m all about beauty bargains especially with products that are amazeballs.

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