Red lips are a d
aring move. Red, the color of stop lights and police sirens, is sure to draw the attention of those around you. Red lips evoke old Hollywood glamour and classic beauty. If you are brave enough, it’s easy to dive in. However, wearing red isn’t often the fear; finding the perfect red can also be intimidating.
The best way to discover a red that looks good on you is to experiment. Stores have sample tubes you can test, and this is going to be the best way to find out which color looks good on you. A color can look great in the tube (just as a shirt can look great on the mannequin), but you can get it home only to find that the color just doesn’t look great on you.
Even the most detailed guidelines aren’t going to give you a foolproof red without experimentation, but there are several suggestions you can follow. Pale skin colors usually look good in reds with a blue undertone, and dark skin colors usually look good in reds with an orange undertone. It’s a bit confusing because it can sometimes be hard to tell what the undertone is if you have an untrained eye. Helpful salespeople or a good friend are sure to direct you to reds that look right. Another way to look at it is to pay attention to the colors in your face. If you have pink blemishes in your face, pinky-reds are going to draw attention to the pink in your face. Cool colors will compliment cool skin tones, and warm colors will compliment warm skin tones. If you aren’t sure what I mean by that, I promise to cover it next week. For now, hop on over to your nearest beauty counter and experiment.
Let’s touch on how to wear red lips once you have found the perfect color. As we already mentioned, red lips are a bold move. They can be stunning, but if your lipstick ventures from your lips, your appearance totally changes. Lipstick on your teeth is never an attractive look, and lipstick that bleeds off your lips (especially in bright red) risks you looking like a murder victim in a B-list horror movie.
When wearing red lipstick, always use lip liner. This will give your lipstick a barrier, and it will be less likely to bleed outside your lip line. It’s not as difficult to apply as you may think, but if you are concerned about it, don’t feel the need to use a lip liner the same color as your lipstick. A nude lip liner will also work to define your lips. It will also give you a more definite line to color inside of once you begin to apply your red lipstick. Don’t use a lip liner that is darker than your lips because you will most likely end up with only a bright red line outlining your lips after dinner, and let’s face it: that’s never attractive.
Carefully apply your lipstick after you have finished with your lip liner. I apply lipstick directly from the tube, but the smaller head of a lipstick brush definitely gives you more control.
I recommend keeping red lips matte. Glossy red lips can be too much, but if you want a bit of shine, a dab of gloss in the center of each lip is enough to add a little extra something.
To keep the color on all night, press your lips together with a tissue in between after you apply it. Apply another coat of lipstick, and then press your lips into the tissue again. This gives you a long lasting finish. And in order to avoid presenting your friends with a “should I tell her she has lipstick on her teeth” moment, stick your index finger in your mouth and purse your lips around it. Then pull your finger out of your mouth. This will remove all the excess lipstick that would risk getting on your teeth.
Yesterday we explained that you should keep the rest of your face neutral when wearing smoky eyes because your eyes are so dramatic. The same rule applies with red lips. Red lips are such a dramatic look that the rest of your face should be kept fairly subtle. Red lips, pink cheeks, and dark eyes are just too much for one face. After all, we want to look beautiful not Bozo. Compliment your red lips with a swipe of shimmery neutral eyeshadow and a soft pink blush on the apples of your cheeks, and you’ll bring holiday cheer to any occasion.
aring move. Red, the color of stop lights and police sirens, is sure to draw the attention of those around you. Red lips evoke old Hollywood glamour and classic beauty. If you are brave enough, it’s easy to dive in. However, wearing red isn’t often the fear; finding the perfect red can also be intimidating.The best way to discover a red that looks good on you is to experiment. Stores have sample tubes you can test, and this is going to be the best way to find out which color looks good on you. A color can look great in the tube (just as a shirt can look great on the mannequin), but you can get it home only to find that the color just doesn’t look great on you.
Even the most detailed guidelines aren’t going to give you a foolproof red without experimentation, but there are several suggestions you can follow. Pale skin colors usually look good in reds with a blue undertone, and dark skin colors usually look good in reds with an orange undertone. It’s a bit confusing because it can sometimes be hard to tell what the undertone is if you have an untrained eye. Helpful salespeople or a good friend are sure to direct you to reds that look right. Another way to look at it is to pay attention to the colors in your face. If you have pink blemishes in your face, pinky-reds are going to draw attention to the pink in your face. Cool colors will compliment cool skin tones, and warm colors will compliment warm skin tones. If you aren’t sure what I mean by that, I promise to cover it next week. For now, hop on over to your nearest beauty counter and experiment.
Let’s touch on how to wear red lips once you have found the perfect color. As we already mentioned, red lips are a bold move. They can be stunning, but if your lipstick ventures from your lips, your appearance totally changes. Lipstick on your teeth is never an attractive look, and lipstick that bleeds off your lips (especially in bright red) risks you looking like a murder victim in a B-list horror movie.
When wearing red lipstick, always use lip liner. This will give your lipstick a barrier, and it will be less likely to bleed outside your lip line. It’s not as difficult to apply as you may think, but if you are concerned about it, don’t feel the need to use a lip liner the same color as your lipstick. A nude lip liner will also work to define your lips. It will also give you a more definite line to color inside of once you begin to apply your red lipstick. Don’t use a lip liner that is darker than your lips because you will most likely end up with only a bright red line outlining your lips after dinner, and let’s face it: that’s never attractive.
Carefully apply your lipstick after you have finished with your lip liner. I apply lipstick directly from the tube, but the smaller head of a lipstick brush definitely gives you more control.
I recommend keeping red lips matte. Glossy red lips can be too much, but if you want a bit of shine, a dab of gloss in the center of each lip is enough to add a little extra something.
To keep the color on all night, press your lips together with a tissue in between after you apply it. Apply another coat of lipstick, and then press your lips into the tissue again. This gives you a long lasting finish. And in order to avoid presenting your friends with a “should I tell her she has lipstick on her teeth” moment, stick your index finger in your mouth and purse your lips around it. Then pull your finger out of your mouth. This will remove all the excess lipstick that would risk getting on your teeth.
Yesterday we explained that you should keep the rest of your face neutral when wearing smoky eyes because your eyes are so dramatic. The same rule applies with red lips. Red lips are such a dramatic look that the rest of your face should be kept fairly subtle. Red lips, pink cheeks, and dark eyes are just too much for one face. After all, we want to look beautiful not Bozo. Compliment your red lips with a swipe of shimmery neutral eyeshadow and a soft pink blush on the apples of your cheeks, and you’ll bring holiday cheer to any occasion.
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