Red Glossy Lip, Matte Skin
Trend: Red lips are going to be huge this season at the Oscars and they always make a
statement - whether you want to look sophisticated, edgy, classic, etc. But many women are
afraid of red lips for 3 reasons: 1.) They don't think lip color will last through the night, 2.) they
don't think they can even wear red/find the right shade for them and 3.) they don't know what to
do with the rest of the face to not look too "done". So here's some tips and tricks so anyone can
have their "red Lip" moment on the red carpet:
Tip 1: Make red lips last
Tools: Bowl of water, Cherry Jell-o Packs, Q-Tips
Stain lips with Jell-o! That's right. Ever notice how kids mixing Jell-o get red all over their hands?
Cherry Jell-o stains and stays put. I use this trick to set the foundation for a red lip. I then go over
the red stained lips with a rich, red gloss glossy red lips are very of the moment right now vs. a
matte red lip. Red gloss is also more wearable for women because it reflects light and doesn't
feel as severe. To apply the Jello-o stain, simply dip a Q-tip in water to moisten it, then dip it into
Jell-o powder. Apply to lips like a stain. This lays a "foundation" for setting your red lipstick or
gloss. And yes - any woman can wear red - here's how:
Tip 2: Finding the right red shade for you
Tools: Prescriptives Custom Blend Red Lipgloss - in 5-10 various shades of red
wet&wild red lipsticks
A celebrity beauty secret? Makeup artists rarely use just one shade of lipstick on clients. Rather,
it's all about blending together a few different shades to create the perfect red. They even leave
their clients behind with a mixed little pot of their custom color. To have this A-List treatment
yourself, get makeup custom blended just like a celeb by a brand like Prescriptives (they do this
nationwide at their counters). You can even pick the finish - matte, glossy, shimmery, etc. This
way, you'll have a pro make the right red lipstick for you with the correct undertones, etc. Or if you
want, go to the drugstore and buy a bunch of Never be scared of red again!
Tip 3: What do I do with the rest of my face?
I love a classic red lip with a matte face - always classic and works on everyone. All women
should to use a mineral power to stay shine-free - KEY if you are going to be photographed a lot.
Mineral powder is key because as you sweat it won't "bead up" and settle into fine lines and
creases and you can reapply and it won't build up and look heavy. Many brands make great
mineral powders like Laura Mercier and for a budget beauty choice, Physicians Formula who has
a no-spill Mineral Wear Perfecting Concentrate Pen. The best part is that it's perfect for your redcarpet
moment - it's literally the size of a pen so you can keep in even your tiniest evening clutch.
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