Holiday Red Lips
A red lip is a great way to make a bold statement wherever your holidays take you this year! And red lips look killer on every skin tone; there is sure to be a red shade out there perfect for you. Some reds may flatter you more depending on what undertones your skin and the lipstick have. Reds with a blueish-purple undertone have a cooler undertone and pair perfectly with cooler complexions. And reds with a more warmer, orange base go great with warm complexions. A red lip slays in any form! Red lips can be worn by way of liquid lipstick, a rich gloss, a creamy color stick— the possibilities are endless. My personal favorites are a matte red lipstick or a red lipstick with a glossy clear lipgloss over top. Red is a classic color around the holiday season and a bold red lip will tie in with any red decorations. A red lip, although beautiful, can be tricky to apply at first. Here are a few tips for the perfect application!
Start with exfoliated lips if possible, this way there are no dead skin cells for the color to cling to!
Lightly hydrate the lips with a lip balm.
Some people like to conceal their lips to start with a blank canvas, however this step isn't absolutely necessary and you can always add concealer to the edges later.
Find a great red lip liner that matches the shade of your red you will be applying. Line the lips slowly and fill in the lips lightly with the liner.
Take whatever red lip product you will be using and apply it to the lips, trying not to fill in outside the lip liner line.
If you are using a matte red lipstick or if you want to make any finish matte, take a tissue and place it between your top and bottom lip. Next, take a brush with any finishing powder and pat it onto the tissue that is on the lips. Remove the tissue and press your lips together a couple times. This should help maintain the matte finish!
If you want to go for a glossier look, apply a lipgloss over top. Some like to put the gloss all over the lips (such as myself) while others like to place the gloss in the center of the lip for a highlight and to make the lips appear fuller.
If you notice the red has bled outside the lip line have no fear! Concealer to the rescue! Take any concealer and apply it around the outline of your lips to clean up any mistakes. Then apply a powder lightly over the concealer.
Now you're done, go out and own your red lip!
Red lips will never go out of style, so no matter how familiar or new this look is for you, wear it with confidence and you are sure to shine as bright as the holiday lights!
Photography by Lauren Ruth
