I grew up with my mom telling me that red lipsticks dont suit her. So I dont know, I think I just assumed that red lipsticks wont suit me as well. I think a lot of us are intimidated by red lipstick. Its just loud, bold and scandalous! haha
But red lipsticks have always been a classic and it has yet to go out of style. Here are a few tips on how to choose the perfect red and how to wear it!
- Consider your undertone. If you have YELLOW undertones or have darker skin choose warmer reds or reds that have a brown base. If your complexion is PINKISH you can go for cherry red or reds that have a hint of plum. Those with OLIVE skin can wear fire-red shades
- Red lipstick tends to bleed. Line your lips with a lipliner before filling out the entire lip with your lipstick. Red lipstick will look prettier on defined/lined lips.
- Color Balance. If you want to wear a bright bold red lipstick, make sure that the makeup on the rest of your face is minimal. You dont want the colors to clash and to look like a clown. Having minimal eye makeup avoids the heavy/overdramatic look.
- Use a lip brush to apply for a more precise application.
- Its not all the time that you get a perfect shade for you. Dont toss out that red lipstick that looks garrish on you. Use other lipstick shades and blend to create a new color or a more flattering shade of red.
- Don't be too Matchy-Matchy. Unless youre as fab as Dita Von Teese, dont match your red lips with a red dress and red nails to avoid looking over the top.
- But its all about attitude as well, if youre dark skinned and feel like wearing a cherry red lipstick. Go ahead!! I think that makeup has no more boundaries, nobody can really tell you dont wear green or orange as eyeshadow. Just make sure to head out with confidence! :)
I wanted to try using two shades for a two toned look before blending the colors.
So heres Red and Orange(I used 1 for the upper lip and 4 and 5 for the lower lip)
16 comments:
Nice! I agree, red lips are sexy! Too bad I haven't found the perfect red lipstick for me. What I have are pinks and nudes XD
I only know of one red that suits me *sigh*Nars*sigh* haha
All my lipstick/lipglosses are nudes and pinks too. Thats why I love the lip palette allows me to try different colros without breaking the bank haha
you only want one red, and thats the one from nars hhahaha
Oooooooohhh. I love. :)
That looks so cool, I hope i'll find my perfect shade :p
Mara, heheh thanks! :)
Carine, thank you! :)ooh and I just visited your blog and saw your post asking about red lipstick. I hop my post helped! :)
Nice! I love your lips!
I love it! Are those Angelina Jolie's? Just kidding. I envy your lips. I have thin lips kasi... :(
omg. i am not a big fan of lip palettes but after seeing this post, you make it impossible not to want to get this palette.
it looks incredible on your lips!
Y, thank you! :)
Golden, haha thank you! I wish I had thinner lips, its sometimes why I cant wear brighter lipstick shades hehe
love, haha yeah. I prefer tubes too but decided to get this for makeup classes. They go on creamy, very easy to apply and very pimented! The red shades do stain though I had red lips for a day haha. But its a good palette :)
That looks really scandalous yet sexy! :P
hehe thanks :) Id prefer a deeper toned red for myself though, this is a bit orangey
nice lips maui..=P
heheh thanks Cindy :)
That color looks great on you~ I think red doesn't suit me either, lol, or maybe not. I'm just too scared =P
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