11 Lip Tips Your Mouth Will Thank You For

Read my lips! Get the most kissable, colorful lips with these handy little tips. Try Extraordinaire by Colour Riche® by L'Oréal Paris for rich color that shines and soothes.

1. Resist the temptation to lick dry lips, no matter how hard it might seem.

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The evaporating saliva will dry them out even more. Ack!

2. Your lips need protection from the rays too!

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Just like the rest of your face, get that pretty pout some sunscreen using a daily SPF lip balm.

3. Lip gloss getting goopy? Try applying it with a lip brush to get a lighter application.

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Give your lips that glossy shine without looking like you might actually be drooling.

4. For the ultimate staying power for darker lipstick, apply concealer to the lip and line with a long-lasting pencil to prevent bleeding.

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Just don't forget to fill it in... that would look crazy (see above).

5. Don't have a matte lipstick? You can fake your own by dabbing same-color eyeshadow onto your lipstick.

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Or, you know, get yourself a matte lipstick.

6. Running an ice cube over your freshly painted lips can help set the color.

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Don't hold that ice cube for too long though — frostbite doesn't go well with any lip color.

7. Pair a strong lip color with minimal eye and face makeup for maximum impact.

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There is such a thing as too much of a good thing.

8. Dab light shimmering powder to the center of your lip for a plumping ombré effect.

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The light will reflect off your lips in a truly magical way!

9. Want lip color that lasts extra long? Layer with powder!

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Apply one swipe of lipstick, one dab of loose powder, then apply lipstick again. Voilà!

10. Lick the side of your glass (when no one's looking) to prevent your lipstick from showing up on it.

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Just don't lose track of your glass; it may be harder to remember which one was yours without your mark on it.

No matter what, always get flawless, shiny lips with L'Oréal Paris Extraordinaire by Colour Riche.