Yes here it is the inevitable! Another blogger writing about red lipstick..
At one point or another every girl has thought about wearing red lipstick but I’m sure just like myself most of you would’ve gone through that awkward moment when you apply it and it just doesn’t look right.. Our celebs make it look s good and easy at that too! So where is it going wrong?
I have recently read so many posts as I did consider if it was worth going into a topic that’s been so commonly discussed, but I believe I can share a certain secret which most writers fail to mention..
Keep reading to find out what it is :P
But first here are the basics that you will need to know:
1. Finding the right shade:
With so many different shades to choose from it can get tricky figuring out which one is the right one. There’s dark, bright, pink undertone, orange undertone – of course some girls can pull off many different shades but there’s always a favourite isn’t there. Me – I like my “red carpet” type of colour and so far the one I absolutely love is “Stiletto Matte” by Sleek (personally I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t suit it) it’s such a beautiful intense colour, creamy feel with the right outlook.
For more in depth explanation you can check Makeup Files Blog:
But heres the specific section that explains it anyway:
For Warm-Toned Skin
Look for lipsticks with orange, yellow or golden hues. These shades will look best with your skin.
For Cool-Toned Skin
Pick up lipsticks with a blue base. The cooler shade will accent the coolness in your skin."
- http://www.makeupfiles.com/2011/03/16/how-to-find-the-red-lipstick-shade-that-looks-best-on-you/
2. How to apply:
You will need the right tone of Red Lipstick
Lipcoat (can be bought from Superdrugs store)
Red Lipliner
Face Wipe
Tissue
The steps are quite easy to follow, you will need to first outline your lips with either a matching lip pencil or a darker one (depending on the look you are aiming for) then fill in your lips, pout and apply to the inner part, blot using a tissue if need be and wipe your teeth/face in case red lipstick spreaded on unwanted parts and then apply a layer of “Lipcoat” to keep the colour locked in.
Very vague I know guys but just to give you a brief idea as I’m sure the trouble isn’t how to apply but theres so many tutorials on youtube to demonstrate properly.
3. And finally the ingredient that makes it all work!
If you’ve done all of the above and still feel uncomfortable then you’ve sort of answered your own query without realising. The trick is to in fact BE comfortable; you need to carry it off with confidence, which is all very easily said so here’s the pointer which might help you to gain confidence. Crazy as it sounds, the first thing I realised was when wearing red sometimes it helps to actually wear something that compliments the lip colour. Now that can be red itself or the other option is to wear it with shades of greens and blues- lighter shades, as bright on bright isn’t a great combo for daytime wear. For me I love it with the nude shades and caramel.
I will be uploading pix soon waiting on my internet to arrive as I just moved in to a new house but let me know if any of you tried it and how it worked out :)
At one point or another every girl has thought about wearing red lipstick but I’m sure just like myself most of you would’ve gone through that awkward moment when you apply it and it just doesn’t look right.. Our celebs make it look s good and easy at that too! So where is it going wrong?
I have recently read so many posts as I did consider if it was worth going into a topic that’s been so commonly discussed, but I believe I can share a certain secret which most writers fail to mention..
Keep reading to find out what it is :P
But first here are the basics that you will need to know:
1. Finding the right shade:
With so many different shades to choose from it can get tricky figuring out which one is the right one. There’s dark, bright, pink undertone, orange undertone – of course some girls can pull off many different shades but there’s always a favourite isn’t there. Me – I like my “red carpet” type of colour and so far the one I absolutely love is “Stiletto Matte” by Sleek (personally I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t suit it) it’s such a beautiful intense colour, creamy feel with the right outlook.
For more in depth explanation you can check Makeup Files Blog:
But heres the specific section that explains it anyway:
"How to Find Your Skin Tone Temperature
- Flip your arm over so you have a good
view of the underside of the forearm. Make sure you’re in good lighting. Daylight is best. - Have a look at the color of your skin. If you see undertones of yellow or orange, you’re warm-toned. If you have undertones of pink or blue, you’re cool-toned. (This applies to women of all ethnicities.)
- Still not sure? Look at the veins running along your arm. Warm-toned gals will have a slight green tint to their veins. Cool-toned gals will have very blue, almost purple, veins.
For Warm-Toned Skin
Look for lipsticks with orange, yellow or golden hues. These shades will look best with your skin.
For Cool-Toned Skin
Pick up lipsticks with a blue base. The cooler shade will accent the coolness in your skin."
- http://www.makeupfiles.com/2011/03/16/how-to-find-the-red-lipstick-shade-that-looks-best-on-you/
2. How to apply:
You will need the right tone of Red Lipstick
Lipcoat (can be bought from Superdrugs store)
Red Lipliner
Face Wipe
Tissue
The steps are quite easy to follow, you will need to first outline your lips with either a matching lip pencil or a darker one (depending on the look you are aiming for) then fill in your lips, pout and apply to the inner part, blot using a tissue if need be and wipe your teeth/face in case red lipstick spreaded on unwanted parts and then apply a layer of “Lipcoat” to keep the colour locked in.
Very vague I know guys but just to give you a brief idea as I’m sure the trouble isn’t how to apply but theres so many tutorials on youtube to demonstrate properly.
3. And finally the ingredient that makes it all work!
If you’ve done all of the above and still feel uncomfortable then you’ve sort of answered your own query without realising. The trick is to in fact BE comfortable; you need to carry it off with confidence, which is all very easily said so here’s the pointer which might help you to gain confidence. Crazy as it sounds, the first thing I realised was when wearing red sometimes it helps to actually wear something that compliments the lip colour. Now that can be red itself or the other option is to wear it with shades of greens and blues- lighter shades, as bright on bright isn’t a great combo for daytime wear. For me I love it with the nude shades and caramel.
I will be uploading pix soon waiting on my internet to arrive as I just moved in to a new house but let me know if any of you tried it and how it worked out :)
