Valentine’s Day is all about Red! If you are still not sure which red lipstick is your signature color, follow these tips from beauty expert AJ Crimson to discover what’s going to have you looking RED HOT tonight!
How to Find The Perfect Red Lipstick For Your Skin Tone:
“If you think you can’t wear red lipstick, think again. Anyone can pull off a red lip including an extra special one for Valentine’s Day.
But first thing first, what’s your right shade? Lets break it all down, we have to start off by figuring out what works well with your complexion. It’s all about choosing the right shade. If you’re of a lighter or pale skin tone, you should stick with tones such as scarlet red or rose tones. If you have a medium complexion, try to go a little brighter with a torch red, or even a ruby red lipstick. For a darker skin tone, you might want to go with a more medium tone because you can pull off darker reds. You should stay in the range of brick reds and burgundy tones, as well as cranberry.”
How To Make Your Lipstick Last Longer:
“Ok, now here’s where the real fun begins! It’s time for the lipstick application. A great tip on applying red lipstick and making it last, as well as creates a pouty lip, is to exfoliate your lips prior to applying the lipstick and using a good lip conditioner. An easy way to exfoliate is to use a sugar scrub, which you can actually make yourself. The reason for exfoliating is because dry cracked lips are a definite “DONT” for Valentine’s Day. After exfoliating, apply a moisturizing lip balm. Then you want to apply a concealer to the lip to even out the skin tone and to create a base. This also helps to insure that the intensity of the lipstick will be even on the top and bottom lips. You should then apply a lip liner, similar to the shade of lipstick you are using, this will give off the illusion of a plumper pouty lip. The liner will also prevent the lipstick from feathering or smearing. Lastly, apply the lipstick using a lip brush. This will help you smooth over any creases in the lip while using less product.”
“Stick with these tips and you’ll have that perfect kissable lip you were looking for on Valentine’s Day!” – AJ Crimson
About AJ Crimson
AJ Crimson is an established Celebrity Makeup Artist who is most known for his innovative and creative beauty solutions. You can find out more about AJ on his website AJCrimson.com.
*image from AJ’s editorial portfolio
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Thanks for the advices. My skin is very white and I’ve always been avoiding red lipstick.:)
Wow. I feel like you were reading my mind today. I’m more of a glossy girl but have been really wanting to try a red lip. Thanks!
I have been wondering what shade suits my skin. Love you for posting this
I love the way red looks on those models in the mags but find it intimidating on me. It seems to make my teeth look dull and even yellowed. Maybe I just pick the wrong color. I have had some warmer reds look good though. My skin is oh so pale and begging for something to pop off of it.
I am so happy I found this post, I have the hardest time matching lipstick so I just don’t wear it OR I find a lipstick color I like and it doesn’t stay long! Thanks for this article!
I think we should lipsticks according to our skin tone,that means if we have a fair color we should use red one and if have a dark complexion use some dark color.
If your skin is yellow based–go with a warm orangish red – like Lipstick Queen’s Red Sinner.
If you are pink-toned ( like me) try a blue based shade like Revlon’s Cherries in the Snow.