How To Wear Red Lipstick

Red lipstick is undoubtedly the real deal, and a red pout is the quintessential sexy look. This irreplaceable item has been a staple in our makeup bags since time immemorial. A swipe of it can instantly glam you up, and yes, it’s also universally flattering. Even Rihanna and Taylor Swift can’t stop singing about red lips. If you believe in the power of red lipstick, you should know that the way it looks on you totally depends on how you apply it.

This is our handy guide to wearing red lipstick with utter perfection and pulling it off like the boss that you are!

Tips And Tricks For Mastering The Red Lip

Before we begin with our tutorial, here are a bunch of things to keep in mind to rock the perfect red pout.

1. Finding your perfect red is the first hurdle. Did you know that the color red is split into various tone categories? For instance, true red, blue tone, and orange tone. Experiment with different shades to find your signature red.
2. Next comes finding the finish and formula you’re most comfortable with. You can choose between matte, glossy, sheer, cream, and liquid lipstick.
3. Before you begin, exfoliate your lips with a lip scrub or an old toothbrush for a smooth and flawless application. This also helps to prolong the longevity of your lipstick.
4. Don’t forget to apply a nourishing lip balm or a primer to moisturize your lips before you set out to apply your lipstick.
5. If you want to prevent your glossy lipstick from bleeding or feathering, use a lip pencil to line your lips before application.
6. If you are a beginner, we recommend a shade like “Russian Red” by M.A.C. It’s right in the middle of warm and cool tones, making it the perfect red for every skin tone.

Tutorial – How To Wear Red Lipstick Perfectly

Here are the essentials that you need before you start applying your lipstick.

What You Need

• Lip balm
• Red lipstick
• Lip liner pencil
• Lip brush
• Concealer
• Face powder
• Tissues

Step By Step Tutorial With Pictures

Follow these simple steps to achieve the perfect, most luscious red pout.

Step 1: Prep Your Lips

Apply a nourishing lip balm, preferably before you start doing your makeup, so it has enough time to get absorbed into your skin. If your lips are chapped or dry, gently exfoliate them using a wet wipe and buff away any dead skin.

Step 2: Blot Away The Lip Balm

Do not go in with your lipstick directly after prepping your lips. Instead, use a tissue to blot away the lip balm. Next, apply a light layer of powder on your lips with a brush to create a nice and dry canvas for your lipstick to adhere to.

Step 3: Apply The Lipstick

Apply lipstick before you apply your lip liner. Use a lip brush to really work the formula into your lips.

Step 4: Time For Your Lip Pencil

Use a lip pencil in a shade that matches your red lipstick to define the edges and correct any unevenness or asymmetry on the lips. You can also use the pencil to slightly (yes, just slightly) overdraw the lips to make them look poutier and fuller.

Pro Tip: Don’t use a lip liner that’s significantly lighter than your lipstick unless you want to make your lips look smaller. Also, don’t use one that’s a lot darker than your lipstick, unless you’re going for an ombre look (in which case, you must remember to blend it out really, really well).

Step 5: Blot Your Lips

Take one ply of tissue paper and press it against your lips to absorb any excess oils and then reapply another light layer of your lipstick. This will double the wear time of your lipstick.

Step 6: Clean Up

Use an angular brush with a little bit of concealer on it to clean up and sharpen the edges of your lips. You’re using the brush like an eraser to achieve a crispy, clean edge. Finally, take a brush and dip it in some face powder. Use it to powder the skin right along the edges of your lips.

This will help absorb any excess oils in the area, preventing the lipstick from melting and bleeding.

Step 7: Check For Lipstick On Your Teeth

When wearing red lipstick, we make the common mistake of not checking for stains on our teeth. Make sure you do a quick check before stepping out.

And you’re all set!

Ladies, if you’re new to lipstick, don’t be afraid to rock red just because it’s a bold color. Embrace the confidence that your red lipstick lends you! Red lipstick not only looks great with your little black dress on a special night out, but it also looks incredibly cool with a pair of jeans and a casual sweater on a Saturday afternoon.

                                                                                         Credits: Stylecraze