Ladies…. Two words. Red Lips. I was never a big lipstick buff. I always had Chapstick on me and loved to wear a natural colored gloss. Of course, growing up lipstick was not something you wore. Only old women wore lipstick. Lipgloss was what was “in”, but now that I’ve gotten older (and being a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant) has opened my eyes to all the wonderful colors of lips!
Red lipstick always scared me. Very bold, loud and risky. In spite of my fear, I always found red lips to be beautiful and classic. I decided to give it a whirl and tried 3 completely different shades of red. One being ” Really Red” by Mary Kay which is an extremely bright red that I’ve grown to LOVE for the summer. This color also looks great against a white dress with subtle eyes. The second shade I tried was also a Mary Kay product called “Red/Rouge”. This is one of my new staples! Such a beautiful shade that works for classic looks, sophisticated/work look, and a night out with the girls! This color makes me feel confident and feminine. The final shade I tried was a midtone red by Smashbox called “Legendary”. This is a great everyday red to keep in your purse.
Red lips also make your teeth look whiter and makes women look thinner! The important thing to remember when picking out a shade of red is your skin complexion. For women who are fair skinned, opaque ruby shades will compliment you the best. Medium skin tones, use orange-reds and dark skin complexions, choose brown based red shades. It is important that you apply your lipstick with precision. Anyone can make a beautiful red lip look like a disaster if not applied correctly. A clear or red lip liner can help you get a great result. Some women also like using a brush to apply their lipstick. If you are looking to take a risk with your makeup, red lips are definitely one of my new favorite looks!
Beckology 