Friday, October 26, 2012

MY BEST RED LIP TIPS

This season RED lips are one of the hottest looks. For some, red is a signature look, for others too intimidating to wear. Here are a few tips for those that are feeling a bit shy to try the look and for those who wear it already.

FIRST:  Anyone can wear red lips as long as it's the right color FOR YOUR SKIN TONE.
              If you have YELLOW undertones, a warm red with orange undertones are the most natural
              looking.
              If you have PINK undertones, a cool red will look most natural. Perhaps one with burgundy 
              undertones.
              But the easiest choice is a TRUE RED like my new fall/winter shade micro RED. I fid it 
              looks great on everyone including the shy that never thought they could wear red.

But, whatever your comfortable choice is, these application tips will make your lipstick last much longer and look softer.

NOW:  You must first make sure your lips are soft, not dry and cracking. To avoid that I highly 
             recommend my amazing LIP BALM in vanilla as a prep. Just a small amount to moisten but 
             not so much that it makes your lipstick bleed later on. You should also be sleeping with the 
             balm on so they never have a chance to GET dry.

NEXT:  Apply a SMALL amount of foundation over your lips to even out the surface and color.
              Then, line your lips with a natural/nude color such as my deep natural pencil. Don't be shy
              with it because now you are going to blend it with a small lip brush. Distribute any excess
              product over your entire lip.
              
THEN:  Pat a small amount of loose powder over the blended pencil. Your lipstick will have a
              better surface to adhere to for staying power. 
NOW:   ALWAYS use a lip brush, especially when applying red lipstick. A brush will keep you from 
              using too much product that just gets messy later. Your brush size should be determined by the
              size of your lips. Too large and it's hard to maneuver. Too small and it takes too long! Just 
              paint a THIN layer, brushstrokes should go downward, not across. This will give you a
              softer, almost stained look.

LAST    VERY GENTLY blot with a tissue to remove any extra product that will move around.
STEP:    
  
AND:     If you are still worried about bleeding take a small fluff brush and carefully dust a little loose 
               powder around your lip line. That will create a barrier if the lipstick wants to migrate.

So there you have it. Don't be shy and give RED LIPS a try!
 Any products I mentioned are available in the studio. and I am always available for any make up tips in person or over the phone.

THANK YOU. HAVE FUN!!!




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