Ok friends, let's talk about red lips. I can't tell you how many people have told me over the years-- "I just can't wear red." Au contrarie mon Amie-- yes you can. Red is the most beautiful, classic lip a girl can wear. It is grown-up make-up. Red says, "I like who I am."
Getting the shade, the finish and the texture right can be tricky-- those choices are very personal. You have to consider you skin tone, the way you wear your lipstick, are you a smoocher, how often will you reapply?
Let's start with shade. I found this helpful graphic to help you determine which shade will be most complimentary.
Once you have determined which red is right, it is time to consider wear. I love a classic blue/red lipstick with a matte finish, but I am a smoocher. Blue/reds also have the added benefit of making your teeth look whiter. I get very grossed out by lipstick goo on cups and straws, so personally I opt for a long wear lip color like Revlon color-stay or another perma-type formula. The downside to these is they lack the beautiful velvety texture of s classic matte lipstick, and can be drying to your lips. The upside is they stay put and stay bold until you remove them. So if you are looking for everyday wear, I would recommend perms-formulas, if you are going out, and don't plan on smooching much, I would splurge on a classic formula.
This example has a moist shine. It is lovely but will not hold up quite as well as a matte application. True matte products can be pretty dry, which can make tube application difficult- try a brush for cleaner application.
Applying a low gloss lipstick then using a brush with translucent powder is s great way to create a DIY long lasting matte finish. Above you will see low-key shine on the left, compared to a classic matte on the above.
One word of caution-- very few women can pull of the high gloss red. It bleeds, it is messy, it is really only appropriate for photo shoots in my opinion. I know it is shiny and you want it, but resist. You will thank me later.
Getting the shade, the finish and the texture right can be tricky-- those choices are very personal. You have to consider you skin tone, the way you wear your lipstick, are you a smoocher, how often will you reapply?
Let's start with shade. I found this helpful graphic to help you determine which shade will be most complimentary.
Once you have determined which red is right, it is time to consider wear. I love a classic blue/red lipstick with a matte finish, but I am a smoocher. Blue/reds also have the added benefit of making your teeth look whiter. I get very grossed out by lipstick goo on cups and straws, so personally I opt for a long wear lip color like Revlon color-stay or another perma-type formula. The downside to these is they lack the beautiful velvety texture of s classic matte lipstick, and can be drying to your lips. The upside is they stay put and stay bold until you remove them. So if you are looking for everyday wear, I would recommend perms-formulas, if you are going out, and don't plan on smooching much, I would splurge on a classic formula.
This example has a moist shine. It is lovely but will not hold up quite as well as a matte application. True matte products can be pretty dry, which can make tube application difficult- try a brush for cleaner application.
One word of caution-- very few women can pull of the high gloss red. It bleeds, it is messy, it is really only appropriate for photo shoots in my opinion. I know it is shiny and you want it, but resist. You will thank me later.
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