Red Lipstick Myth

Submitted by Mimi on Friday, 9 January 200919 Comments

One of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to makeup is that red lipstick cannot be worn by every woman. Ugh! It really saddens me to hear women proclaim that red lipstick is just not for them, well at least not in this lifetime. The truth ladies, is that any woman can pull off red lipsticks as long as she wears the right shade of red and believe me there is a perfect shade for every single one of us.

Now you might be thinking:

This is just way too complicated and how do I find the right shade of red that’s just perfect for me?

The answer to that is pretty easy: just look in the mirror and examine your skin tone as well as the shape of your lips.

red-lipstick-main If you have thinner lips then the lighter shades of red will flatter your complexion and in contrast opt for darker shades of red if you have fuller lips.

Next step is to look at your skin tone. The easiest way to remember this is: “the darker your skin tone, the darker red you want to use.”

However, if we go into details then generally paler skin tones look better in Pink tones of red, Berry reds and plum tones. Darker skin tones such as olive skin tone and darker look better in Orangey reds, brown based reds and golden reds.

What you ultimately want to achieve is a harmonious look that compliments your beauty and doesn’t scream RED LIPS. Therefore, I advise you to experiment with colors, until you find one that is just ideal for you.

One of my readers, Leyla has asked me to write on this topic, because to this day she hasn’t been able to discover that perfect shade of red lipstick, so she was hopelessly convinced that red is just not for her. Darling, I hope this article has been helpful to you and my other readers and you are ready to treat your lips to some sexy red hues.

What do you guys think of red lips? Do you shy away from the color OR is red lipstick your best make up friend?

Here are some of the celebrities that are known for sporting the red lips:

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19 Comments »

Sophie said:

Mimi, this is such a lovely piece! I’m definitely going to use these tips to purchase my first red lipstick

- 9 January 2009 at 2:12 am

Leyla said:

YAY Mimi! I was so happy to have discovered this article on Red Lips! Thank you so much for the tips, I think armed with these helpful hints I feel a lot more comfortable and confident to go shopping for just the right shade of Red for me!! Once I find my perfect red lipstick I will be sure to e-mail you a photo for your expert review! Thanks again!

- 9 January 2009 at 5:10 am

The Seeker said:

What a great post, my dear Mimi!!!!
These are def priceless tips to choose a red lipstick, that I love

(My Bday is on 10th, I just have to go today to the hairdresser because tomorrow he’s full of apointments )

Thank you sweetie for your always nice comments

xoxo

- 9 January 2009 at 5:55 am

Katee (e-polishblog) said:

Mimi, I hate to say it, but I fall into the category of “red lips just aren’t for me”. Don’t be mad!!

- 9 January 2009 at 10:16 am

issa said:

haha.. i’m with Katee.. i’m in that category of gals who just thinks red lipstick looks terrible on me.

- 9 January 2009 at 11:02 am

melmo said:

Oh great post darling!
i love red lipstick! i wear it often and especially to black outfits.

oh that’s a pitty that they don’t deliver to germany…. and not to canada

have a nice weekend!

- 9 January 2009 at 12:21 pm

marian said:

Darling! gorgeous post! im totally inspired. Now I love the look of red lippie and I would wear it but sweet Mimi Im so rubbish with makeup! if only i could get my lips looking as luscious in any shade then id wear it all the time.Im hapless when it comes to makeup my sweet so im loving your beauty posts as they get me all fired up to try something new.honey doesnt Dita just smoulder in that red?! the woman is a hot red siren.I love how its a part of her daily wear.
I think your post is great as whats with that myth anyway? where did originate from? with most things like you rightly said,you just need to find the shade and hue to suit you.
I just need to be more patient with makeup! :O)
have a great wknd sweetie,whatever you get up to just remember that your fabulous!
big kiss,
marian

- 9 January 2009 at 8:45 pm

Annie Spandex said:

I used to think I couldn’t pull it off because of my pale skin. Now I LOVE it!

- 10 January 2009 at 12:45 am

Cate said:

I have a red lipstick, but I hardly ever wear it. It’s somehow just too bright for me. I love dark red lipstick, almost purple lipstick though. Because it isn’t so bright, probably.
What do you think, are my lips fuller or thinner? I can never really decide on these things! In any case I prefer dark red lipstick.
I think dark red can look good on pale skin too, only then you appear even paler But it can look good!
IF I wear bright red lipstick, I only apply a leeeettle of it, because… I don’t know. I just feel awkward with lipstick

Yaah… Until now, school hasn’t been SO hard, we don’t have any exams yet… But I’m not looking forward to Monday, then I’ll have school until half past five. How’s your work going?

- 10 January 2009 at 9:19 am

Fashion CHALET said:

Some girls can even pull off both, red lips and dark eyes. I never could…. but I do love the idea of it. :]

OK, let’s swap locations! hahah. Cool. I love the snow.

xxx

- 10 January 2009 at 10:37 am

Catherine said:

Glamorous. And sensual. And a good reason to remember how fabulous you are. Definitely a confident color. I think every girl should get dressed up & wear red lipstick, even just once.

- 10 January 2009 at 11:07 pm

WendyB said:

I agree, red lips can be worn by anyone. They just have to give it a chance and not panic the moment the red is on.

- 11 January 2009 at 1:32 am

Elena said:

I love red lipstick! I wore it for the first time in NYE and now I am like the hugest fan!
Very nice post!

- 11 January 2009 at 1:58 pm

Miss Urbanita said:

Adore the sophisticated rouge on my lips! Great post. Kisses

- 12 January 2009 at 9:19 am

greta said:

hi ladies,

I am of southeast asian descent and i have tried a lot of red lipsticks. The best one for me is RUBY WOO by MAC. it is vivid intense blue red and the color stays true for hours. JUst one caveat, it dries your lips. Since it is matte. But it is the best red lipstick I have ever tried.

greta

- 9 July 2009 at 4:39 am

reagannoelle said:

I love the way you think this is a great article and I completely agree red lips work for anyone as long as they are confident and get the right shade of red. I love sporting red lips as much as possible.

Also I would recommend making sure it goes with what your wearing you never want your makeup to clash with your outfit I find it quite embarrassing when people are wearing makeup in bright vibrant shades that would look great if only they weren’t wearing completely clashing colors. I would love to see an article on that subject La mimi a lot of people might find it quite informative.

- 21 October 2009 at 8:41 pm

How to Wear Red Lipstick | Fashion & Beauty Source | La Mimi said:

[...] 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. [...]

- 25 November 2009 at 9:43 am

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- 21 December 2009 at 10:37 am

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