Thursday, November 17, 2011

Red Lips: Add a Pop to Your Pout


Fierce. This is the best way to describe red lips. This bright accent to your face is sure to turn heads and brighten up anyone's look. Red lips are perfect if you're wearing all black or even something simple because it adds a bold pop of color.

This make-up trend has been very popular among celebrities like Anne Hathaway and Kourtney Kardashian. The red lipstick can either add a very classy touch to your look or can be a funky twist. The most important thing to remember is to keep our eyes simple and not dramatic otherwise with the red lips it would be overboard and tacky.  



When looking for your shade of red lipstick you must keep your skin tone in mind. Someone with deep skin cannot wear the same shade of red as someone with pale skin.

      Fair Skin                         Medium Skin                         Dark Skin
                               




For those of you with fair skin, reds with a hint of coral in them are the most complimentary for your light skin and won't completely wash you out. (1 Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice, $82 YSL Rouge Volupté in No. 16, $34Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipstick in Are You Red-dy, $7.50.)

People with medium skin tones can probably get away with the biggest range of shades of red. For those of you with medium or olive skin, you can wear anything from pinky-reds to purple/cranberry reds. (
Rouge Dior Lipstick in Red Premiere, $282 CoverGirl TruShine Lipcolor in Valentine Shine, $7.50Chanel Rouge Allure in Audace, $30.)

People with dark skin tones need to find colors that don't come off too harsh or contrasting to your deep undertones. You should look for darker reds that are not too bright like a burgundy or wine color. (1 Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in Smoky Rouge, $29L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Red Rhapsody, $93 Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick in Ruby Pearl, $20.)

 

For a great list of top red lipsticks on the market check out Elle.com
http://www.elle.com/Beauty/Makeup-Skin-Care/Red-Alert


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