5-Minute DIY Lip Primer for Longer-Lasting Lipstick

Ever applied your favourite lipstick, admired the smooth finish and then watched it disappear after eating, drinking or talking for hours? A lip primer can help create a smoother base before lipstick, but you do not necessarily need a complicated beauty routine. A simple homemade balm-style primer can be prepared using ingredients such as beeswax, jojoba oil, mango butter and vitamin E oil. The goal is straightforward: condition the lips, reduce dryness and create a smoother surface for colour. However, homemade cosmetics need extra care because they do not have the same preservation and safety testing as commercially formulated lip products.