For those of us whose lips are perpetually chapped, wearing lipstick — matte formulas especially — can be a challenge. Not only can it feel uncomfortable, but lipstick on dry skin can look flaky and uneven. Because we’re not quitters, we reached out to Gabriel Almodovar, a pro makeup artist, for his tips on how to apply lipstick over dry, chapped lips.TIP #1: Prep Your Lips Before Application“Your lips should be prepped with a sugar-based exfoliant to remove any dead skin,” says Almodovar. The Sara Happ Lip Scrub is a cult classic. Just don’t exfoliate your lips if they’re cracked, as that could make the issue worse. Follow the exfoliation with a moisturizing lip treatment or balm like the Maybelline New York Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm in Grape Vine.
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