HOW TO WEAR RED LIPSTICK
While many date the first red lipstick back to 3500 BC, when the ancient Sumerians crushed red rocks into a powder to create lip tints, others believe it was the ancient Egyptians we have to thank for the rise of the sensual shade – as they mixed crushed insects into a vibrant paste of red wax for Cleopatra. Either way, one thing we can all agree on is that the best red lipsticks boost conviction, confidence, romance and rebellion.
With that in mind, here at Cult Beauty we believe it’s essential to know how to wear red lipstick for the ultimate effect. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to the make up marvel. Keep scrolling to find out everything from how to use red lipstick to the best rouge wonders on the market today.
HOW TO THE FIND THE RIGHT SHADE FOR YOUR SKIN TONE
The best red lipsticks
HOW TO WEAR RED LIPSTICK
Now, you’ve determined what shade to go for, it’s time for the fun part – to apply your lippy like a pro. Keep scrolling to discover how to wear red lipstick…
1. PREP YOUR POUT
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2. CONCEAL THE CORNERS
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3. LINE UP
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4. PLUMP IT UP
5. GET COLOURING IN
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6. GLOSS AND GO
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THE BEST RED LIPSTICK S RIGHT NOW…
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Red and raring to go, Urban Decay’s Vice Matte Lipstick in ‘Elote’, encourages you to be bold no matter the occasion. Renowned for its long-lasting colour, which neither smudges or budges, this lavish lipstick fuses aloe vera and avocado to unlock optimum hydration while always maintaining vibrancy.
Marrying powerful payoff with a soft-focus finish NARS’ Air Matte Lip Colour in ‘Dragon Girl’ features a custom-designed applicator, making it easy to distribute colour whenever and wherever you want. Packed with a lightweight blend of silky polymers and micro powders, that move for a flexible, non-flaky finish, it provides easy layering to achieve the intensity you desire.
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Designed to take you from day to night with just a single swipe, Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution lipstick provides precision and payoff to be proud off. While its light-diffusing pigments creates the illusion of enhanced fullness, its bullet-tip design ensures even distribution as you prep your pout for a scene-stealing entrance. Oh, and if that wasn’t enough, it’s housed in a lavish red case too – complementing your clutch bag or cosmetic case.
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A multiuse must-have no make up bag should be without, Benefit’s Benetint Rose Tinted Lip and Cheek Stain has both your complexion and pout covered. Originally dreamt up for a exotic dancer in the 70s, the sheer liquid has since soared to become a signature staple for all. Complimented with a doe foot applicator, it glides effortlessly and lasts to the early hours of the morning.
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Blurring the lines between make up and skin care, Huda Beauty’s Liquid Matte Ultra Comfort Transfer Proof Lipstick ensures rich nourishment while defining your pout with kissable colour. Infused with lycopene, olive oil and vitamins A and E, it locks in your lips’ moisture while protecting them from dreaded dryness.
Now you have everything you need to know about how to wear red lipstick, it’s time to pucker up and perfect your pout...
Cult Beauty’s Senior SEO Copywriter, Trifonia started out in the industry when bold brows were just becoming a ‘thing’, and shares a passion for all things fashion and beauty. Currently embracing her curly girl journey (after endless years of straightening her strands), she is finally reverting to her natural ways! When Triffy isn’t busy testing out the latest curl-saving solutions, you’ll find her binging the latest reality TV show or on a long walk listening to her ever-evolving country music playlist.
