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Beauty Story – Red Lip

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Perfecting the Red Party Lip

IMG_5437How to Pull Off a Make-Up Look That’s All About the Pout

Nothing 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.

1) Prep & Polish

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

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

This comes in an excellent color range for all skin tones.

Jouer Age Repairing Concealer

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

Cargo Reverse Lip Liner

2) Build the Look

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

Jouer Mineral Powder Blush in Rose

NARS Blush in Almeria

NARS Blush in Almeria

This shade is lovely on a dark skin tone.

3) Go Easy on the Eyes

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

Sonia Kashuk Eye Couture Palette

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette in The Sophisticate

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette in The Sophisticate

Jouer Kitten Liner

Jouer Kitten Liner

Chantecaille Le Stylo Ultra Slim Liquid Eyeliner

Chantecaille Le Stylo Ultra Slim Liquid Eyeliner

4) Keep Your Brow Game Strong

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

Maybelline Brow Drama Palette

Dior Brow Styler

Dior Brow Styler

5) Layer Your Reds

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!

Foxyfleet’s Best Reds

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!

For the Beginners:

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural N15

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

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.

For a Glossy Look:

Dolce e Gabbana Intense Colour Gloss in Secret and Ruby

Dolce e Gabbana Intense Colour Gloss in Secret and Ruby

As if you were eating cherry popsicles!

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre in Red Vixen

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre in Red Vixen

Always in Foxyfleet’s bag.

For Kissable Shine:

Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm in Red Velvet

Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm in Red Velvet

RMS Lip2cheek in Beloved

RMS Lip2cheek in Beloved

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Foxyfleet’s Favorite:

Christian Dior Rouge Dior in 752, Rouge Favori

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.

Giada’s Favorite:

Jouer Hydrating Lipstick in Grace

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!

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The Splurge:

Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope Lipstick in Brat Pack

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.

The Hollywood Red Carpet Red:

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G in Love Bite

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G in Love Bite

The Lip Pencil:

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Kiss ’N’ Tell

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

Guerlain Long-Lasting Lip Liner in Iris Noir

Always in Foxyfleet’s bag.

Bobbi Brown Lip Pencil in Red

Bobbi Brown Lip Pencil in Red

The Lip Brush:

Stila Lush Lip Brush

Stila Lush Lip Brush

 

Make Up For Ever 304 Lip Brush

Make Up For Ever 304 Lip Brush

Sonia Kashuk Lip Brush

Sonia Kashuk Lip Brush

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