Citrine, I have over 860 lipsticks don't remember them all but yes I do remember most of the names ;)
A perfect lipstick application:
Apply a dot of lip balm and massage u're lips and blot-off the excess
Apply a tiny bit of liquid foundation and blend well
Line u're lips with a (one-shade darker) or exact color lip-liner and fill-in u're lips
Apply u're lipstick using a brush for the perfect finish!
U can blot it with tissue/powder and re-apply for the extra staying power.. and add just a dot of clear lip-gloss if u like the gloss.