How to Pull Off a Make-Up Look That’s All About the PoutNothing takes your look to the next level like a red lip. It’s kind of the ultimate party accessory—it works to glam up jeans and t-shirt for a backyard BBQ, or can be just the thing to wear with an LBD for a night out.
When I’m on the road, I often rely on an easy red lip to take a basic running-around face out to dinner. I know that it’s a bold look and if you’re not careful, it can get messy, but honestly I’ve never met a woman who couldn’t pull it off with the right strategy.
So whether you need an easy look for a holiday party, or want to amp up your outfit for after-work drinks, here’s my approach to an effortless face that’s all about the lips.
Start with a polished, even, matte finish on the skin. A red lip can bring out other red, so it’s important to even out the skin tone around the t-zone and especially around the lip area. I like to define the outside of the area with reverse lip liner, some tinted moisturizer, and concealer to help lock in the color, prevent bleed create a smooth boundary that makes the lip look fuller.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
This comes in an excellent color range for all skin tones.
Jouer Age Repairing Concealer
Rich in vitamin E, I love the added skincare benefits of this product and the smooth texture it creates. Plus it also comes in plenty of colors.
Cargo Reverse Lip Liner
Warm rose tones on the cheeks complement a red lip. Blend crème blush and powder for a look with a subtle sheen with longevity. The result is radiant without being too shimmery, maintaining the matte finish.
Jouer Mineral Powder Blush in Rose
NARS Blush in Almeria
This shade is lovely on a dark skin tone.
Barely-there eyeshadow balances out a bold lip and keeps it fresh. Use a neutral white or bone mixed with a taupe or stone on your lids. For a little more oomph, amp it up with graphic black cat eyeliner.
Sonia Kashuk Eye Couture Palette
Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette in The Sophisticate
Jouer Kitten Liner
Chantecaille Le Stylo Ultra Slim Liquid Eyeliner
While the eyes take a supporting role, a well-groomed brow can really help set the stage for a red lip. Brush through with a spoolie, and fill them in with an angle brush or pencil to really frame your features. Careful not to make it overly severe, keep it light toward the front and add a swipe of gel to set.
Maybelline Brow Drama Palette
Dior Brow Styler
Here’s how I get an impeccable lip that lasts all night. The key to longevity is in building up thin layers. First, use a pencil lip liner and smudge it into the entire lip leaving a thin stain. Then, apply lip color with a brush (or smooth it with your finger) and blend completely. Don’t forget to open your mouth and fill in the corner where the lips meet.
Blot, and then apply once more. When you’re going for a bold red, I think the chicest thing is to keep it matte, so I don’t usually go for gloss here. Retouch your powder, pack your lipstick tube for touch-ups, and you’re ready to go!
These are the brands that have mastered the pantone red, and my favorite tried-and-true products. Find the shade and formula that’s right for you!
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural N15
Consider this shade red lip training wheels. It’s great for a natural, daytime look.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Creme in Certainly Red, 740
A perfect red drugstore find I discovered during the opening of Giada Vegas! Perfect for a holiday party or a first time dip into a red lip.
Dolce e Gabbana Intense Colour Gloss in Secret and Ruby
As if you were eating cherry popsicles!
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre in Red Vixen
Always in Foxyfleet’s bag.
Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm in Red Velvet
RMS Lip2cheek in Beloved
Christian Dior Rouge Dior in 752, Rouge Favorite
I have one of these in every bag. It wears perfectly with the red undertones in my skin.
Jouer Hydrating Lipstick in Grace
This red with a dash of orange compliments olive undertones in the skin. I love the non-drying formula, and Jouer makes a spectrum of 5 reds so you can find a color or two that’s right for you!
Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope Lipstick in Brat Pack
If you’re wearing a Givenchy Stiletto and need a lipstick to meet its match. I keep this by my fragrance collection for special occasions.
Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G in Love Bite
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Kiss ’N’ Tell
Charlotte has created the most dynamite lip pencil! This color allows for a seamless, long-lasting starlet red lip. Striking on a fair skin blonde or anyone around the globe!
Guerlain Long-Lasting Lip Liner in Iris Noir
Always in Foxyfleet’s bag.
Bobbi Brown Lip Pencil in Red
Stila Lush Lip Brush
Make Up For Ever 304 Lip Brush
Sonia Kashuk Lip Brush
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