You applied foundation,concealer, contour, eyeshadow, blushyou know, the whole, shebang.

Of course, you’d expect yourmakeupto last a good eight hours or so.

Frustrating, isn’t it?

red lipstick

If only there was a way to make your lipstick smudge-proof … oh wait, there is!

TV makeup artist Rebecca Perkins spoke withByrdieand revealed a lipstick hack every makeup wearer needs to know.

Forget gloss, it’s time to go matte!

applying red lipstick

“Matte reds are by far the longest-lasting lip colors,” she explained.

“For some reason, that red doesn’t want to move.

See below for easy instructions on applying your smudge-proof lipstick.

Next, a good lip is never complete without a liner.

A necessary step towards getting a smudge-proof lip look.

Once you line your lips and fill them in, go ahead and apply the matte lip.

You’re not done, however!

Now it is powder.

Finally, finish your lip off with some sealant, which will make your lip waterproof!

Worries about drinking are no more!