Like the rest of your makeup routine, smooth, even coverage starts with hydrated skin. Use a bit of lip balm and let it fully absorb into your lips before you apply your lipstick. Next, use a long-lasting lip liner that matches the color you want to use and fill in your lips. This TikTok recommends gently rubbing in the liner with your finger.

Go in with the lipstick of your choice and dab it onto your lips. Take a sheet of toilet paper and blot the lipstick softly, putting it in between the lips to get rid of any excess. This allows the lipstick to settle into your lips for a more pigmented foundation. Apply the lipstick once more and let it dry in between each coat. For the last step, take another sheet of toilet paper and press it softly to the lips. Dip a brush in a bit of translucent powder and brush it against the paper, setting your lip in place.