How to wear red lipstick
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About
Red lipstick is a universal color. It's a classic shade and can be worn from season to season. [1] Although the shade is often used throughout magazine editorials, many women assume that they are unable to wear red lips.[2] This is a common misconception, everyone can find the perfect red lipstick to suit them. [3]
Red is thought of as a strong, powerful color that is both seductive and glamorous. The red lip is synonymous with the femme fatale look. [4] Lipsticks with a blue tone will act to "whiten" your teeth. Pink-based colors will enhance any stains that you might have.[5]
It is often thought that red lipstick should be kept for special occasions or for night time. However red lips can be worn at any time, with a little alteration to application and color. [6]
Red lipstick is best worn with minimal makeup throughout the day with a touch of eyeliner at night to make the look more glamorous. [7]
You will need
- The perfect red lipstick for your skin color.
- A tissue for blotting any excess lipstick.
- A lip brush.
- A lipliner.
- A lip balm for moisturizing your lips. [8]
Instructions
Choosing the perfect red lipstick
It is important to determine the right shade that will work with your features and coloring. A simple rule of thumb for choosing a red is the paler your skin tone the more clear or yellow based the red lipstick should be. For darker skin tones you should choose more deep pink-based colors.
 Pale/beige skin tones: a more subdued shade of red such as peach or coral tones are recommended. [9] |
 Olive toned skin:Warm/Olive skin tones will usually have golden skin, brown/hazel eyes with golden or red tones throughout their hair. Warm tones should use darker colors such as wine red or aubergine. [12] |
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 Cool toned skin:Cool skin tones suit more blue-based scarlet colors. [13] |
 Asian toned skin:Asian women are able to wear various shades, from bright red to dark and lighter peach shades. |
 Dark skin tones:Dark skinned women should wear darker more pink based reds[14] |
Prep your lips
It is really important to make sure that you have correctly prepped your lips before applying a bright color. To do this make sure that your lips are moisturized to ensure that the color doesn't seep into any lines. To remove any flaky skin, place a small amount of vaseline on your lips and lightly brush with a clean toothbrush. Alternatively apply chapstick and let it sit for 5 minutes before applying your lipstick. [15]
Apply primer and foundation
Apply a light layer of primer and foundation to your lips. This will make sure that the color stays put and will not seep into any lines. [16]
Apply lipliner
Choose a lipliner that is close to your natural lip color. Apply the liner to your lip line.[17] This will help to keep the color in place. To make the color more dramatic, "color in" your lips with a liner that matches your lipstick. [18]
Applying the lipstick
It is best to apply matte or semi-matte formulas with a lip brush to give better precision. [19] Apply one coat of lipstick with a lip brush and blot any excess with a tissue. Leave as is, or apply a clear gloss for a patent effect. [20]
For more of a stained effect, pat the lipstick onto your finger and apply. You can also choose to mix the lipstick with a small amount of vaseline to create your own gloss. [21]
The rest of your face
Red lipstick will make a strong statement on its own. Keep the makeup on the rest of your face minimal. To add more glamour, line your upper lash line. Then apply mascara [22], for blondes and redheads use a brown based color and for brunettes use black. [23][24]
References
- ↑ Beauty
- ↑ Happiface
- ↑ Wikihow
- ↑ Shopwiki
- ↑ Your tango
- ↑ Fatindabombfashion
- ↑ Glam
- ↑ Videojug
- ↑ Make up become gorgeous
- ↑ Gossip chic
- ↑ Fashionising
- ↑ Girlynation
- ↑ Bellasugar
- ↑ Bvonbeauty
- ↑ Makeup and Beauty blog
- ↑ Kidzworld
- ↑ T/v Lesson
- ↑ Ehow
- ↑ Hair styles cut
- ↑ Beauty tips zone
- ↑ Momtrends
- ↑ Bizzy women
- ↑ Beyond Jane
- ↑ Sapna magazine
