Makeup with red lipstick: an eternal classic and a hit of the season

Red lipstick is a clear trend in makeup for 2021 and is always a relevant classic, so it is important for every makeup artist to “tame” it. It doesn’t matter whether you create fashionable matte lip makeup, use satin, pearl or glossy lipstick - the result must be flawless, because red lipstick does not tolerate compromises.

Let's take note of how to choose red lipstick by shade, how to prepare your lips before makeup, how to apply lipstick correctly and record the result. Certified makeup artist and makeup artist Svetlana Rymakova told us about all this and even a little more.

Svetlana Rymakova , certified makeup artist, makeup artist with extensive experience working with Ukrainian and Russian stars (Jamala, ONUKA, Irina Bilyk and others)

If we trace the history of red lipstick, starting from the Sumerians, who first used red pigment, until today, we can conclude that red lipstick has always been very significant in the lives of women, and in certain periods of time, men... She spoke of status , position in society and a person’s wealth. Just imagine: wars, revolutions, regime changes, revival - everything happened in our world, and the conversation about red lipstick has always been relevant. And she always evoked the most contradictory feelings from love to hatred.

Today, fortunately, no one will call you a courtesan or a witch for wearing red lipstick, but still there is something special about this color. This is a challenge, and sexuality, and courage, and femininity. And the shades and methods of application are so diverse that we can confidently say that any woman can find her own red! Very often, under various pretexts, clients refuse red (I don’t want to be bright, I’m not that bold, it doesn’t suit me, it will make me grow up). This is partly true - to wear red lipstick you need to have the mood and character.

How to choose red lipstick

Red lipstick is, first of all, responsibility. If you apply it to a girl, warn her that she should be alert and periodically look in the mirror so that everything is perfect. Since the lips will become the main emphasis on the face, do not overload the skin with foundation, and the eyes with iridescent shadows. And don’t overdo it with highlighter, unless you’re preparing a model for a fashion shoot.

How to choose red lipstick? First, decide on a shade. Remember, it may affect the color of the client's teeth. If you are unsure about their whiteness, try to use a red that has a cooler pink tint when blended. Experiment and find a color that suits you.

How to make red lipstick last longer

Blot with a paper napkin and lightly powder your lips through it. To consolidate the result, go over your lips with lipstick again, blot off the excess again. This ritual is necessary if you use classic cream lipstick. If you choose long-lasting red matte lipstick, you should not blot or powder.

If you want your lipstick to last longer, and especially long-lasting lipstick to not stick into the skin so much, use a lip primer. It will ideally prepare the delicate skin of the lips before applying lipstick, smooth out and fill wrinkles, moisturize the lips, and prevent the lipstick from spreading beyond the contour.

At the very end, you need to walk along the contour line with a concealer brush and check whether your hand has trembled. And if you want to make your lips fuller, use a concealer with reflective particles. But! This technique will work if the lipstick itself is matte.

If we are talking about lipstick with a satin finish, you need to act in a similar way, only you need to be more careful with the contour: it should not be taken beyond the natural line, especially on the convex parts of the lips. Otherwise, due to the reflective particles, the lips will look untidy, as if the lipstick has spread, and this is unacceptable. Accordingly, the area around the lips should be treated exclusively with a matte concealer.

What to do if a girl wants to try makeup with red lipstick, but doesn’t dare? Just take red lipstick or tint and boldly apply it to the center of your prepared lips with a brush or finger. Blend gently - even if these are not fatal lips, they are definitely a bold step towards such a beautiful red!