Wearing a bright red lipstick (or any vibrant hue!) is an underrated mood booster. Regardless of whether you’re wearing a full face of makeup or not, one swipe of red lippie has the power to make you feel more put together and confident. At the same time, there’s nothing more annoying than when that lipstick smudges and leaves you with a red or hot pink stain around your mouth. Here, to help us figure out how to prevent our lipstick from smudging, smearing or transferring (it’s mistletoe season, after all!), we tapped celebrity makeup artists Mary Irwin and Robert Sesnek. Keep reading to find out all of their best tips and tricks to make your lipstick last, so you can rock that red lip with confidence this holiday season.