You're very welcome! Sorry they completely dismissed you about the P&P. the reason i asked about it was because I'm thinking it may provide a protective barrier between your lios and the lippie, and help keep it from irritating your lips so much. Lip balms can do the same to an extent, but those eventually absorb into the lips, leaving no barrier at all, but the P&P remains in the lips, keeping the lippie from contacting your lips directly. Also, if you line your lips, line AND fill, allowing the liner to provide an extra layer between the lippie and the primer and your lips. Get a very basic, soft bristled tooth brush (so it's not so harsh), and once you're done brushing your teeth in the morning (your lips will be softened from the water) gently rub your lips with it until they feel smooth. Then apply lip balm and let it soak in while you do your makeup. Apply your lips very last in your makeup routine. Gently blot off the remaining balm. Apply the P&P and let it get tacky for 1-2 minutes (this conditions and preps lips to help hold colour on). Apply liner if wanted and then apply lipstick. Then follow the removal process i recommended.