Seeing Red

Seeing Red

Vervegirl Beauty Disclaimer: Red lipstick is not for those who want to blend into the crowd, so be ready to get noticed at that hot holiday party!

1. Origins Once Upon A Shine lip gloss (in Sheer Ruby), $18
2. Cover Girl Outlast Smooth-wear (in Ever Redy), $12.99
3. Anna Sui Rouge Jar, $22
4. Estée Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick (in Berry Truffle), $30
5. Rimmel Infinite Colour Gloss (in Endurance), $8.99
6. Clinique Almost Lipstick (in Black Honey), $18

Consider skin tone. Knowing whether to choose a warm red or a cool red is an important first step in picking a shade. For fair skin, pinky reds lighten and brighten the face. For medium complexions, try reds with warm brown or wine undertones. Those with dark skin tones can wear almost any red lipstick. The rule of thumb is: the darker your skin, the bolder you can go with your lip colour!

Line your lips. Because red and berry shades are so big and bold, it’s easy to see feathering and application mistakes. Line your lips with a lip liner and fill in lip colour with a brush for a perfect application.

Lighten up on the rest of your face. Red lips will be the focus of your face, so it’s important to keep other makeup neutral. A bit of mascara and neutral shadows will allow your lips to pop.

Toni’s Picks

Light/Fair skin
a) Almay Truly Lasting Color (in Truly Raspberry), $12.95
b) Biotherm Aquatic Shine Glossy Lipstick (in 535), $20

Medium/Olive skin
c) Lancôme Juicy Wear Duo (in Seductive Berry), $34
d) Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lipcolor (in Ultimate Wine), $12.95

Dark skin
e) Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Lipstick (in Seduction), $24
f) Maybelline Forever Lites Lipcolor (in Radiant Ruby), $9.99

photography: Arash Moallemi