Contemporary artists of the 90s such as Dita Von Teese and Gwen Stefani were rarely seen in public without red lips. Younger stars like Rihanna and Taylor Swift are also known for their red lips. Both are currently symbols of female power, making red lipstick increasingly trendy.
‘DOS AND DON’TS’ IN WEARING RED LIPSTICK
Indeed, red lipstick can sometimes be scary. The slightest error in application, or a slight stain, will be very obvious. So how can Taylor Swift keep her lips red throughout a three and a half hour concert, or how can her lipstick not be ruined after kissing her boyfriend after the Super Bowl?
THE DOS
1. Find a red that suits your skin tone
Pay attention to your skin color. Cooler skin tones will look flattering with red lipstick based on stone blue. Meanwhile, warm skin tones suit orange-based reds. While neutral skin tones suit both. The way to find out if it’s suitable is to put it on your lips, not just on your hands.
2. Prep your lips for long-lasting color
Before covering it with lipstick, make sure your lips are moist and not chapped. First, coat your lips with lip primer to smooth the surface of your lips, create lines and prevent the lipstick from smudging. Then apply red lip liner for a neat and shiny look.
3. Coat and clean to make it last longer
To make it last longer, apply lip color in layers. Use a brush to give a precise look and to layer. Clean the lipstick that has spilled out of the lip lines with a cotton bud. Pat dry with a paper towel between coats to remove excess color. The final stage, use dust translucent powder with a tissue to keep the lipstick lasting.
