A little loose powder and a cotton swab can make your lipcolour last from the pre-party to the last kiss good-bye.

To keep your lipcolour looking full and fresh all night, trace a line just around the perimeter of your lips with a swab dipped in loose, translucent powder before and after applying lipcolour.

Step-by-step tips to pulling off this alluring, all-eyes-on-you look.

If you and your girls want to step out and get supermodel treatment, nothing makes a statement like dark, sultry lips. The key to pulling those velvety, rich reds is finding the right shade and texture for you. Remember - the simpler the formula, the more wearable it is.

1. Trace a red pencil around your lips - then fill lips in - to define their shape.
2. Apply a plush, matte red lipstick.
3. Press a tissue on your lips to set color and remove excess oils.
4. Reapply colour for a boost, or layer lips with a clear or beige gloss to soften the look.
When you get home from your night out CoverGirl Clean sweeps away traces of eye and lip makeup, while the formula helps keep delicate skin around the eye and mouth soft and smooth.