As promised, today I'm going to help you find the perfect shade of red lipstick! Think you can't pull it off...THINK AGAIN! Nothing is more timeless and classic than a beautiful ruby red lip. Most people shy away from this color with excuses like "I don't look good in lipstick" or "I'll look like a clown". These reasons may actually be true, but only because you need to find the right shade of red that perfectly compliments your skin tone! So, let's get down to bizz'ness!
DETERMINE YOUR SKIN TONE. Examine your complexion, look into your skin to see the under-tones. Beige, gold or olive indicate a WARM skin tone. While pale, pink or fair skin with naturally rosy cheeks indicate a COOL skin tone. Pretty simple right? Think, if you tan easily or rarely burn you're more than likely a warm toned gal. If you burn easily, you're cool toned all the way baby!
COOL skin tones look best in Berry or Brick Reds. This is because of the pink undertones. The Berry hues and True reds will brighten up your complexion without looking too Ronald McDonald red. I suggest trying:
SNOW WHITE by NYX
AFGHAN RED by NARS
WARM skin tones glow in Orangey and Tomato Reds! The yellowy undertones in warmer skin allow for more range in the world of red. True reds will still look amazing but lipsticks with warmer tones will create more of a luminescing glow! I suggest trying:
ELECTRA by NYX
LADY BUG by MAC
After you've figured out which red works best on you the rest is quite simple. LINE LIPS with a classic red liner and BLEND inwards toward center of lip. Next using a lip brush (not straight from the tube) evenly apply lipstick starting at outer corners. Blot. Apply another light layer and retouch lip liner. Carefully swipe outside of lip line with Q-tip or concealer brush, important to make sure lipstick isn't bleeding outside your lip line. That never looks pretty! Be sure to check your teeth for any lipstick!! The rest of your face can be left fresh and nearly bare. Keep your lips the main focus by concealing any imperfections, dust with soft mineral powder, a light dusting of blush on apples of cheeks and a few sweeps of mascara! Anyone can rock a bold red lip! I encourage you to try it, always leaves me feeling confidant, sexy and even a little mysterious!
XO~ SJ
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