Luscious red lips can add oomph and sexiness to a dazzling persona. But to attain that perfect red pout is not an easy task. Here are some simple steps to attain the power pout that you have always been craving for. Following these steps will give you the right shine, color and fullness to your lips and prevent overt application of lipstick.
Recommended red lipsticks
The choice of red must be made after careful evaluation of your skin tone. While classic red color is a universally flattering shade, skin tones like olive look best with orange and pink reds. For fairer skin, a blue-red tone looks best. Below are some of the best red lip color choices for your skin.
- M.A.C Ruby Woo- Price US $14.50
- Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick, Iconic- Price US $30.00
- Revlon Fire and Ice- Price US $7.99
- Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Rich Red- Price £19
- Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick 14 Passion- $50
1. Preparation
Before applications of lipstick, you must ensure that you exfoliate your lips thoroughly to remove all the dry skin that can prevent a smooth and soft finish. For this, dab some moisturizer on your lips and allow it to soak for ten minutes. Once the lips have been adequately moisturized, use a soft bristled toothbrush for buffing and exfoliating the lips. A perfect pout needs plump and beautifully soft lips. For this, you can use a lip plumper. Lip plumpers are available for as low as $10 which can last for an hour. More expensive ones can last for the full evening and may cost around $100.
2. Lip liner
Before application of a lip liner, you must ensure that your lips are rid of the excess moisture. This will prevent smudging when you apply the lip liner. Lip liners must be chosen carefully so as to match the exact shade of your lipstick. This will blend the lipstick well with your outline and create a beautifully soft and glossy look to your lips. While you line your lips, care must be taken to keep the line inside the lips.
Over lining the lips to boost your pout size can look very awkward, especially if you have smaller lips. Lip liners are used for defining the shape of your lips and when used correctly, they prevent color bleeding and make the lipstick last for longer time. Start lining from the middle of your upper lip and work your way towards the corner in short strokes.
3. Application of lipstick
For application of lipstick, use a good lip brush which will give a definite and even color all over your lip and help you control the color as well. For a slightly bitten look, you can use your fingertips for patting the lipstick over the lips. For a deeper red, you can first apply lip liner all over your lips and apply lipstick over it. For varying hues of red, you may use a different shade of red as the lip liner and blend you lipstick and lip liner well.
4. Removing excess lip color
Perfect red pouts can turn messy if you fail to remove the excess lipstick from your lips before attempting the pout. For this, you can use a tissue for removing the excess lipstick. You can also use your index finger by puckering your lips around the index finger and pulling it out to remove the excess lipstick that may stain your teeth.
Luscious lips are prone to smudge and this can ruin your entire pout. To avoid that, you may use a touch of concealer around the border of the lips. This will prevent the lipstick from migrating to the nearby skin and keep your pout in perfect shape for the longest time.
5. Pout and makeup
To make the best possible red pout, you must be careful about the makeup you wear as well. Overly made up eyes can play down your pout and shift attention from your lips to other areas of your face. Therefore, to attain the best pout, keep the makeup minimal. Eye makeup must be kept as light as possible with a hint of mascara and beige or nude eye shadow. This will ensure that your lips are the main focus area to the viewer.