{"id":689,"date":"2014-04-22T16:38:31","date_gmt":"2014-04-22T21:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/?p=689"},"modified":"2015-07-17T12:06:00","modified_gmt":"2015-07-17T17:06:00","slug":"wearing-red-lipstick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/wearing-red-lipstick","title":{"rendered":"How To Wear Red Lipstick"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Simple tips to nail the look every time<\/h2>\n

Wearing red lipstick was great when you and your girlfriends were heading out for brunch but now that you\u2019re older, not so much\u2014right? Wrong. According to a UK survey on beauty trends, 38% of over 2,000 women admit red lipstick is \u201can ageless classic.\u201d Not to mention research published in the journal Perception<\/em> finds men are more attracted to women in red.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not to say we don\u2019t understand why someone would be hesitant to wear it. It is<\/em> a bright statement that doesn\u2019t always seem worth it between the fading, smudging and total lack of moisture. (We\u00a0are\u00a0looking at you, matte formulas.)<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s also a staple, as well as the easiest way to make your everyday look festive, says makeup artist Bobbi Brown. Just look to Hollywood, where stars like Gwen Stefani and Dita Von Teese have shamelessly sported the shade.<\/p>\n

If you think you can\u2019t achieve a similar look without a team of professionals, think again. With a little know-how, you can rock red lipstick\u2014and make it so it lasts longer, too\u2014at any age. Here’s what to do –<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>A lip scrub\u2014though the kind you use on your body works, too\u2014helps clear away dry, flaky skin, leaving behind a smooth surface. Don\u2019t have a scrub on hand? DIY! Squeeze a dollop of honey into your hand and sprinkle a packet of large grain sugar. Then, combine and coat your lips.<\/p>\n

Prime<\/strong>
\nTo keep your lipstick from setting into those fine lines that have developed over time, apply a lightweight primer as a sort-of base coat. It\u2019s going to fill those lines and keep lipstick from fading or bleeding.<\/p>\n

Line
\n<\/strong>Yes, lip liners are still relevant. Unfortunately, there\u2019s seldom a shade that matches the one of your lipstick. So something skin-toned is the best for avoiding that two-toned effect. Feathering the line also lessens the chance of harsh lines being leftover from a glass or two of wine. Bonus: liner makes thin lips look fuller\u2014assuming, of course, you stick to your lip line. Simply put, don\u2019t draw where you don\u2019t have lips.<\/p>\n

Apply<\/strong>
\nFirst, what\u2019s the look you\u2019re going for? If it\u2019s more va va voom,<\/em> reach for a fire- or orange-red. If it\u2019s more subtle, try mixing a red lip pencil with a neutral lipstick. It may be worth looking into a lip brush for a more accurate application.<\/p>\n

Also, consider your complexion. \u201cTrue reds work best on a pale face, while olive skin calls for brown-reds or mahogany shades. If your teeth are yellow, a red lipstick with blue undertones will make them look whiter,\u201d makeup artist Troy Surratt tells Ladies Home Journal<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Blot
\n<\/strong>It seems like one, thick layer would do the trick\u2014but two thinner layers are what you need for all-day wear. Apply a single coat first before using a tissue paper to blot. After, apply a second coat and bloat again.<\/p>\n

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Powder<\/strong>
\nFor ultimate-staying power, lightly dust face powder to set the lipstick. And voila!<\/p>\n

A couple of things to consider: Some formulas will be more moisturizing than others, while lipsticks without natural oils tend to last longer. Otherwise your lipstick will last you up to two years. After that, the oils break down and the product won\u2019t apply as smooth.<\/p>\n

Second: keep additional makeup to a minimum. \u201c<\/strong>When your lip color is strong, it’s best to keep the color on your eyes subtle, so those features don’t compete with each other for attention,\u201d says Brown. Think fresh, clean skin and neutral shades for your eyes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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