Best Red Lipstick Tips for Hot Smoldering Lips
After all, not all reds are created equal! Its really important to choose shades that flatter your complexion instead of washing you out!
Red lips have been especially popular for the last few years, so pay attention party girls! Some red colors can set the night on fire, with hot, romantic notes but wear the wrong color and you can chill the air and turn the night into ice. There is little worse than seeing the wrong red lip color on someone. How un-savvy! Ever seen this before? Some red lipstick colors just don’t look 'right' on you! To top that off, the list of red colors goes on and on. There is orange red, blue red, brown red, bright red, matte red, true red, fire red, earth red, shimmering red, alluring red, fuchsia red, mauve red, purple red, etc. So how do you determine which one red lipstick looks best on you? We’ve all borrowed our girlfriends red lipstick that looks great on her. But when you try it on... Eewwwww! It just doesn't look right. But why? Chemistry Baby!Its because everyone has their own body chemistry, pigment, and skin tone. Think about mood rings and mood lipsticks. They act differently on everyone because we all have our own chemical composition. We all have different body temperatures too. Those things make a big difference! And all of these things determine what will look best on you! Its truly part beauty, part science! Skin Tone Matters!Wearing the right shade for your skin tone is critical when choosing a red lipstick color! The best rule of thumb is that blue-based reds are flattering with most all complexions, but do exceptionally well on fair skin tones or skin with cooler undertones. Blue toned reds - can make teeth look whiter and skin more luminous. For rosy skin - aim for a red color that has violet or fuchsia in it. For olive or darker skin - orange, golden, or brown reds work best, although on very dark skin a cool blue fuchsia-red can look beautiful too.
Red Lipstick Tips* When you apply makeup, you should always apply lipstick to your lips as the last step. Apply a coat of chapstick to your lips before you start your other makeup. All chapsticks are wax based, so when you get ready to apply your lip color, the chapstick has ‘set’ into the lips a bit. Apply a small amount of loose powder over the chapstick. Then apply your lipstick. The lipstick stays on top of the wax coat and won’t run as easily. * Using foundation on the lips helps hold colors in place. Bleeding red lipstick is the worse! Blot lips with a tissue and apply a second coat. This gives lips dimension and makes lip color last. Finish the look with a dab of pearl highlighter in both the center of the bottom lip, or just below the bow of the upper lip, which accentuates the mouth.
Red Lipsticks to TryFair Skin tones - Cover Girl Continuous Colour Lipstick in Really Red, or Chanel Lover Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Color. Medium Skin tones - Clinique Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Red Red Red, or Estee Lauder Pure Colour Long Lasting Lipstick in Red Attitude. Olive or Darker Skin tones - Lancôme Rouge Absolut Crème in Merlot, or Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick in Crushed Cranberry. So, which red lipstick do you choose? The best advice is to find colors that blend well with your skin tone and bring out the sexy hot mamma in you! Related Pages on This Site Make Up Primer - So Your Makeup Lasts Longer Than You Do! Translucent Loose Powder – A Makeup Artist’s Secret Weapon Create Pouty, Full Lips – Corrective Lip Makeup Tips Skin Care - Don't Forget Your Luscious Lips! Foundation Makeup Buying Guide – More Tips for Choosing Magically Conceal Facial Skin Discoloration Find the Best Prices Long Lasting Lipsticks Didn't find what you were looking for? Use this handy tool to find it fast!
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There is orange red, blue red, brown red, bright red, matte red, true red, fire red, earth red, shimmering red, fuchsia red, cherry red, mauve red, purple red, and so many more!
