How to Find the Perfect Red Lipstick to Suit You
There is no other lipstick shade quite as iconic or as popular as the legendary red lipstick! These days the classic rouge lip colour comes in a variety of textures, shades and finishes, which makes trying to find the perfect red lipstick much easier and possible for everyone. Here's a guide on how to find the perfect red lipstick to suit your skin tone.
#JustAddRed: Iconic Red Tones
A swipe of your favourite red lipstick can instantly lift your look and your mood, whilst requiring minimum effort from other aspects of your style, so when in doubt: just add red! Of late I’ve rediscovered my love for simple outfits with statement accessories in spicy shades of red, coral and pink. Although I do love to transform different colours, patterns and tones into perfectly styled outfits, never underestimate the power of the capsule wardrobe and the necessary addition of your favourite bullet of red lipstick!
Stylist Picks: My Favourite Red Lipsticks
I adore red lipstick! If there was only one shade of lipstick that I could wear forever more it would be a shade of rouge à lèvres. Recently I have taken a likeness to glossy reds which are much softer for summer however; my preferred finish would have to be a matte red. These four are my top picks and are also cruelty-free. If you have read my previous blogs, you probably already know that I only buy (and will continue to buy/support) cruelty-free cosmetics (since 2015). When I first changed to supporting only cruelty-free brands, I found that there weren't many companies that offered the same chic and timeless products that I loved from mainstream, luxury beauty brands. So, I created my own. As a huge lipstick lover, I decided to create my own range of high quality lipsticks, inspired by iconic individuals and key moments in makeup history. Here are a few of my personal favourites from my collection:
- MONROE Lipstick - a gorgeous, classic warm red, inspired by Marilyn Monroe herself.
- ROYAL RED - a classic blue red, inspired by royalty
- COCO Lipstick - a beautiful Parisian style lipstick in a timeless wine shade
- BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S - not red but equally iconic, this coral pink was inspired by Audrey Hepburn when she played Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's
How to Find the Perfect Red Lipstick
Throughout my extensive trial and error to find “the perfect one” (or in my case: the perfect red lipstick collection), I’ve tested out a variety of different shades and finishes by different brands. Not every shade is going to suit you! So, if you have wondered why you haven’t found the perfect shade of red for you yet then rethink the textures and tones you’ve been trying. Remember that Marilyn Monroe herself invented her own personalised and well-suited shade by mixing several shades at once and layering them.
Problem 1: “I want to wear red on my lips but it would smudge and look a mess.”
Answer 1: “Try out a lip gloss or a sheer red lipstick in a rich red colour. These are less likely to look messy if your lip colour transfers throughout the day/night and in case it does, lip gloss is easy to fix up.”
Problem 2: “Which red should I wear to suit my hair colour and skin tone?”
Answer 2: “I would recommend learning which type of skin tone you have before choosing the perfect shade for your features.”
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