How to: Red Lips

All the products, inspiration and tips you need to perfect the red lip this season

By Ridhima Sapre March 9th, 2014

Photo Courtesy: Imaxtree.com/Davide Gallizio

Red lips never lose favour, on the runway or off it. We tell you how to update the trend for the new season.

Come undone

This season saw the undone look make it big over the perfectly made-up face. Instead of going for full cover, dab the colour on your lips as a stain for a just-kissed look. Else, smudge the outer line of your lips just a little bit using a Q-tip.

Alexis Mabille, Spring/Summer 2014

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Photo Courtesy: imaxtree.com/Davide Gallizio

Go bold

For high-drama, intense matte red lips, dab on a red loose pigment over the lipstick. This one’s not for the faint-hearted.

Frankie Morello, Spring/Summer 2014

Don’t be scared of reds.

Whatever your skin tone, there’s a shade for you. Traditionally, true reds work best on pale complexions, while olive skin calls for brown-reds or mahogany tones. But don’t restrict yourself to these; you’ll never know what suits you best till you actually try it out.

Gauri & Nainika, Spring/Summer 2014

Photo Courtesy: Imaxtree.com/Alessandro Lucioni

Use concealer

If you can’t find a liner to match your lipstick (and the liner should always, always match), prevent bleeding by swapping it with concealer. Use it around the border of your mouth and over your lips – it will act like a primer and prevent the colour from budging.

Undercover, Spring/Summer 2014