Lipstick looks great until you eat or drink coffee and it becomes wiped-off, smudged-off and well… gone. I personally hate that tell-tale red crescent moon on my coffee cup. Before kisses, even my six-year-old son asks “are you wearing lipstick”? Even at that age, males don’t want to wear your lip color. Regardless of what makeup we forego, lipstick is one of the basics that transform your look. Still, lipstick’s tendency to be transferred to anything our lips touch and the need for constant reapplication throughout the day makes it difficult to maintain.

Why not try one of the long-lasting, smudge-proof lipsticks? There are a few on the market but I am going to recommend Revlon’s Colorstay Soft and Smooth Lipcolor. The color palette includes 36 shades meaning there is one for nearly everybody. The color lasts for hours, meaning less time spent re-applying and you won’t have to hand out a tissue with every kiss.

The main complaint women have regarding all smudge-proof lipcolors is that they tend to feel drier on the lips. The different feel from oil-based lipsticks does take some getting used to but it’s worth it for color that won’t need to be reapplied so often. If you want a glossy rather than a matte finish, Revlon makes Colorstay Overtime Lip Color with a 99% moisture topcoat. Both last up to 8 hours.

Revlon’s Colorstay retails for under $10 at most drug and department stores.