The Bold Red Lip Palette |
BASE: Make sure that you have a good base to counteract any redness in your complexion. Your skin should look even and flawless so that the bold red color can really shine. Cancel out any spots and marks with a heavy-duty concealer.
LIPS: I started with the lips for this look because this will anchor the whole makeup. I can adjust everything else (eye makeup, blush) depending on how intense and bold I want my lips to be.
Step 1: Start with a good hydrating lip balm and apply generously on your lips. Massage in the product to get rid of any old skin. Cracked and peeling lips will make your lipstick bleed and look uneven.
Step 2: To get a long lasting lip apply a red lip liner over your entire lips. Find a shade that will complement the lipstick you are using. (Note: I didn't use a lip liner for this look as I feel that Ruby Woo is matte enough to stand on it own).
Step 3: Apply a red lipstick (I used MAC Ruby Woo, a deep blue-toned red with a matte finish)
For this classic look, I prefer the lips to be matte for maximum impact and sexiness. If you feel, however, that your lip still needs to be cranked up one notch add a gloss on top.
EYES: Neutral, barely-there eyes will complement but not overwhelm the entire look. I used the lower three neutral shades from theBalm's shadyLady Palette (mischievous marissa, tempting tara and devilish danielle).
Step 1: Apply devilish danielle (a frosty champagne peach) all over my lids. Blend out towards the crease.
Step 2: Apply mischievous marissa (a frosty muted bronze-orange) on the outer corners of the eyes out towards the crease line in a V shape.
Step 3: Apply tempting tara (a frosty white) on the brow bones as a subtle highlight.
*Note: I forgot to add that I smudged a brown eyeliner on the upper and lower lines of my eyes (Maybelline Color Show in Brown)
Brows should be well-groomed but not truly defined. Just brush out the hairs and make sure that they look even, otherwise leave them looking pretty natural.
Final Look: Bold, Red Lips |
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