Occ lip tars

Dec 11, 2013

Sandy K.

How do I get the OCC lip tars to last on me? I tried following the instructions but last me no longer than 2 hours.

Dec 11, 2013

Mary T.

Lips tars seem messy to me. They always run off my lips compared to every other lippie I've tried. I usually mix them with other lipsticks for unique colors and that improves staying power and makes it easy. When I'm using just the lip tars I use too faced lip primer then concealer around the out side to prevent feathering. If I do it like that it stays a very long time. I know occ has some kind of primer but I haven't used it.

Dec 11, 2013

Maria C.

I use a primer. Mary Kay has a great lip primer and I always use a lip liner.

Dec 11, 2013

Grace K.

I've been setting mine with a translucent HD powder and using a lip primer like Maria and Mary said :)

Dec 11, 2013

Kelly V.

I love lip tars! first I use EOS and just a little bit since lip Tar is so drying. then I line and fill in my whole lip with lip liner. then I apply lip tar. and seriously just the smallest amount goes a long way. if you use too much it will slide right off or bleed. I usually blot it a little bit with a paper towel. it stays on me all day, even thru eating. after 6 hours or so it starts looking a little crazy and that's when I'll really apply.

Dec 11, 2013

Britney L.

The trick for occ lip tars is a lil bit goes a long way if it's running you put to much :)

Dec 12, 2013

Leslie S.

Has anyone tried the primer though. I posted 2 days ago this same question and never got a response. I am curious to know if it really helps or is there anything else that is recommended.

Dec 12, 2013

Grace K.

@Leslie I ALMOSTTTT bought the primer a few days ago but read sooo many bad reviews on the Sephora website that said the primer didn't help with longevity and just felt like a clear lip balm, so I decided against buying it. I do with my lip tars lasted longer though (since that's why I bought them) and would love to hear anyone's suggestions :) @Britney and @Velen I've only need using the tiiiiniest bit, I don't even squeeze the tube I just use the brush to take some off the side lol. I always find I have to build up the color though; so I end up applying it in layers..especially with Black Dahlia. I've tried using Nightmoth under it thinking it would build up the color but still had to apply like 3 layers of Black Dahlia. Would setting it with HD powder between each layer help?

Dec 12, 2013

Sandy K.

Thank you everyone! I'll try the different Wally's suggested - I really love the color selection so I hope it works for me :)

Dec 12, 2013

Kelly V.

Grace, I gave up on Black daliah! Its so hard to apply and soooo streaky. you seriously have to work it in. I haven't tried it in layers though...I usually just throw black daliah on over another color to darken it up. I would think setting each layer would help. I do that with normal lipstick when I'm going out and don't want it to move. I would blot each layer before setting it.

Dec 12, 2013

Grace K.

Ahhhh Kelly I thought it was just me! I always see pictures on Insta of Black Dahlia looking all matte and pigmented and amazing but it surely doesn't look like that on me. 😭😭 I'm going to try that later, thank you :)

Dec 12, 2013

Kelly V.

Yeah, I get totally jealous of those ig pics. I can never get it to look like that on me. the only way it comes close is if I line and fill in my lips with nyx lip liner in Cabernet and put black daliah on top. but it still takes me like 10 minutes to get rid of the streaks. damn those ig pics for giving us false hope!

Dec 13, 2013

Leslie S.

Thanks grace! I may go in and try it.

Dec 14, 2013

Jai S.

I don't use the clear gloss. I use a lip balm and I use very little product. Never tried the primer though...the fun part of having lip tars is the mixing of colors!! Love it!

Dec 14, 2013

Tee K.

Wow I thought I was the only one...lip tars make my lips dry and bleed dispute primer..love the colors but will not purchase any more..:(