Beauty Q&A: What’s the Trick for Getting Lip Gloss to Stay On?

Tip 3: Apply Gloss at the Center of Your Lips

Next, apply your gloss. We love the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Gloss Plump with Hyaluronic Acid or the YSL Beauty Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm. During application, focus the gloss on the center of your lips to allow it to spread naturally toward the perimeter of the mouth without overflowing. “This will reduce the amount of smudging and increase longevity,” Correa adds.

TIP 4: Proceed With Caution

“Avoid pressing your lips to anything other than themselves to maximize the wear of a glossy lip,” says Correa. He also recommends layering various glossy lip shades together for a longer-wearing finish, or opting for a stain. “Try dressing your lips with the YSL Beauty Vinyl Cream Lip Stain — it’s a longwearing liquid lipstick that delivers full coverage and shine,” he says.