How-to for red lips

A sure shot for any festive look? The classic red lips, perfect with a fresh complexion and a subtly accentuated eye. Here are our best tips to nail this fiery trend, whatever version you prefer!  

Golden rules for red lips

  1. Pick the right shade. If your complexion is colder (so if you have bluish veins on your wrists), pick colors that contain a touch of pink or purple: raspberry, wine-red, carmine, etc. If you have a warmer complexion (in that case, your veins will be greenish), you’re better off with orangey hues like brick red or burgundy.
  2. Pamper your lips. Make sure to treat them with utmost care to keep them soft and moisturized at all times. Exfoliate them with a gentle scrub a few times a week and apply a nourishing balm as often as you want – particularly before going to bed.
  3. Get a good lipliner that fits with your shade of red: it’s essential for an even Trace the contour of your lips from edges to center, then colour the whole surface if you want: you’ll get an extra-long hold, as you would with a makeup primer – especially if you pick a waterproof formula!

Good to know

To give the impression that our lips are plumper, you can draw the line just outside the edges (not too far, of course!).

Perfect red lipsticks

Whether you like yours glossy, matte or with just a hint of subtle colour, there are a world of lipsticks to choose from. In addition to the finish, you can also choose your favourite type of application: more or less opaque depending on your tastes, your favourite lipsticks are available in stick, pencil, liquid or tinted gloss. It’s all up to you.

Perfect red lipsticks

Our top 5

SuperStay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick, 4.2 ml
Maybelline New York

SuperStay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick, 4.2 ml

Shake up your longwear with Vinyl Ink. This liquid lipstick delivers no budge vinyl color, with up to 16H wear & an instant shine finish.

L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick, 3.4 g
Lancôme

L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick, 3.4 g

Get ready for one of our best lipsticks, the ultimate bold matte finish with L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick: long wear lasting comfort, flawless color and powdery matte finish. Apply in a single stroke and choose from 18 lipstick shades. Dramatic impact without the drama of dry lips. The iconic formula is now enriched with pure pigments for an intense crisp color and rose extracts for lasting luxurious comfort. Vibrant color & luxurious care, no compromise needed. The intensity of color meets comfort on your lips. Experience exquisite timeless hues or creative signature Star Shades, including red lipsticks and pink lipsticks, applied with the new petal sculpted shape. Encapsulated in a new high-end luxury case made in France that can be personalized with our exclusive engraving service.

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How-to for red lips

Seeing ruby lips on the catwalks means you’ll be seeing them everywhere this season. Matte, satin or sheer, we’ve got great products and professional tips to help you make the most of this trend.
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