Red: passionate, classic, lovely…and when painted on your lips, dynamite. The ever-glamorous red lip has the power to transform a girl into a woman. There is nothing like stepping out in killer pumps and a fresh coat of red lipstick (especially for a proud Hoosier), but many collegeittes have never experienced this feeling because they fear the commitment. A red lip is bold. A red lip is eye-catching. “I can’t pull off red lipstick,” is probably the biggest lie you’ve ever told yourself. Everyone can rock a red lip; you just have to find the perfect red lip for you.
Skin Type: Fair
Coral-y reds look most beautiful on you. They add a shot of color, but aren’t overpowering.
1. Classic – Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice, $8.
2. Nice color and SPF – YSL Rouge Volutpé in No. 16, $34.
3. Velvety Smooth – Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipstick in Are You Red-dy, $7.50
Skin Type: Medium
Your golden undertones will shine next to anything from true-red to pinky-cranberry shades.
1. Really Stays Put – Rouge Dior Lipstick in Red Premiere, $28
2. Sheer with a bit of Shine – Covergirl Trushine Lipcolor in Valentine Shine, $7.50
3. Old Hollywood Glam – Chanel Rouge Allure in Audace, $30
Skin Type: Dark
Stick to deep, rich colors like burgundy or warm brick with your velvety skin tone. Super bright colors might seem too flashy and harsh.
1. Creamy and Luxe – Lancóme L’Absolu Rouge in Smoky Rouge, $29.
2. Super Moisturizing – L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Red Rhapsody, $9.
3. Gold-flecked – Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick in Ruby Pearl, $20.
Once you’ve discovered your knock-out shade of red lipstick, there are a few ways you can make your hot red lips really turn some heads, without having to waste time reapplying!
Step 1: Exfoliate & Moisturize
Brush on your favorite lip scrub to remove any dead skin and smooth out the surface of your lips. This creates the perfect canvas for a moisturizing lip balm, which you should apply next.
Step 2: Line
Add definition and shape to your pout by applying a lip liner that matches the shade of your lipstick. This will help prevent feathering later — that is, your lipstick won’t run outside of the lines!
Step 3: Lipstick
Now for the fun part! Be careful to stay inside the lines…
Step 4: Seal
Smooch-ceritified lips are just one step away; just seal the deal! Hold a tissue over your lips and lightly dust a translucent powder over the tissue. The powder will fall on your lips, and it will set your lip color the very same way it sets the makeup on your face.
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