How to Wear Red Lipstick
Every woman should try wearing red lipstick. It’s so sexy and powerful that it would be a shame to live a life without trying it out. But remember that red lipstick is much like your favourite pair of jeans: one size does not fit all. To pick a shade that best fits your complexion read this article I’ve posted a while ago – The Red Lipstick Myth.
If you are still confused then it might make sense to spend some time with the women at the cosmetics counter and have it figured out once and for all. But it doesn’t end here, once you know your perfect shade, you still have to learn the mastery of applying red lipstick, because it’s not the type of lipstick you can throw on in the dark club or in the back of a taxi. Just follow this simple steps below and you’ll be just fine!
How to Wear Red Lipstick
- Apply a lip moisturizer first and then a thin layer of foundation.
- After the foundation dries, add a layer of face powder, which will help set the lipstick so that it will last longer.
- Next, line the lips with a pencil that matches your lipstick. Keep within the natural line of your lip.
- Apply a thin, even coat of the lipstick.
- Blot. Always remember to blot!
- Apply a second coat and you are ready to go.
How did you find the steps? Would a video be more helpful?
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Love this post, Mimi! I’m in love with red lipstick, am now trying to find a dark red one! A video would be great:)
I am still searching for the perfect colour. Want something bright but looks good!
Thanks for these awesome steps. I totally didn’t know any of this and red lipstick is something I want to last.
I love red lipstick. So glam and sexy! You can’t go wrong!
so sexy! love it!
I love red lipstick… But unfortunately find that no matter what shade I play with, it does NOT look good on me. Just doesn’t compliment my face at all. But I still found these tips very helpful, and yes, a video would be awesome for next time =)
Red lipstick doesn´t work on me. ;(
xoxo
B* a la Moda
For my skin tone, I’ve found I need a red lipstick with a blue base. The yellow based ones tend to appear more orange. And orange tones make your teeth appear…. not so white; quite honestly they tend to appear dingy and yellow.
Great tips on applying foundation to your lips. That’s what they taught me in modeling school years ago.
oh wow! i think we all needed this advice on how to put on red lipstick. so important!!!
andddd! i looked up the mastery of love – to see what it was. as soon as i saw the cover, realised that i have indeed read it. was a fantastic book! i should re read it, it’s been so long.
hope you’re well gorgeous. any other books you recommend? x
I love the look of a bold red lip… unfortunately, my addiction to lip gloss makes it hard to acheive without it getting all messy:(
Wow! This is a great post to all woman who love to wear red lipstick and most of all those woman that are afraid of wear such. =D This will be helpful, and i think a video would be very helpful on following steps. =D
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Great post Mimi! I love red lipstick! So glamorous!!!!
Thanks for your advice!
xoxo
Emilie
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Its such a fabulous look, great advice and hope you are keeping well too my dear!
It’s such a great post Mimi! Love these tips and I’ll definitely use them:)))
fab post Mimi and every gal should have a yummy lipshade in her makeup bag.there is a hue to suit every skin tone/complexion.
kisses
xx
marian
Great tips- I totally need to follow them as I just throw my red on- I totally need to blot though. Often Bec will laugh at me and tell me I have lipstick on my teeth! It was definitely a little time consuming to find the right shade for me but I finally found a Make Up For Ever one that I adore. Happy 2010 to you!! xo, Mel
Love these quick and easy steps (: I’ve never heard of the founation trick I’ll definitely have to try that one…
I think a video is a fantastic idea!
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