Hey Everyone,
I believe by now, you know which red is the red for you. If you don't know yet... Please read here.
So once you know your red... you must be wondering why this post on how to wear red lipstick? Just take the lipstick and apply on your lips... but it isn't as simple as that.

Let's understand what are the challenges while applying red or any dark colored lipstick-

• Dry and chapped lips can make your lipstick look ugly
• Red and other dark colors have a tendency to seep out from the lip line and stain

Keeping in mind the challenges, let's start with the 'correct' application of Red or any Dark colored lipstick
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• Exfoliate your lips. Dry and chapped lips can cause the lip colour to look cracked and flakey
• Moisturize your lips atleast 10 minutes before the lip colour application or dab the excess with a tissue.  

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• Outline your lips with a lip pencil in same colour as of lipstick and fill in your lips with the same. I have used Colorbar lip liner in Clear Red 001. Filling the lips with lip liner makes the lipstick stay longer and also will prevent the lipstick to seep out from edges.

Some Tips 

• It is always better to use a creamy lipstick that will keep the lips moisturized and prevent any flaking.  
• If you prefer matte lipstick, moisturizing becomes more important.
• For day time or work wear, keep your eyes neutral with red lips. 
• For evening or dressy occasion, go for winged liner or smoky eyes with red lips. 
• Keep the eye palette to neutral or go for greens if you want a little bolder look.

Hope this helps you all to rock Red Lipstick

Do share your views on your favorite red lipstick and if you have some interesting tips on application!
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Signing off for now

Hey Everyone!
As much as I love red on my nails,  I am equally fond of red on my lips and in clothes and hair (Yes hair too! Will post some pics soon)
I have a huge stash of red lip colors, which I love wearing whenever possible but feel kinda sad when people specially my clients come and tell me that they don't like wearing red mostly because they think it is very loud, looks made up, not sure of which red and so on.  
So, I came up with an idea of this series of post "Dare to wear Red" where I'll try to answer all the problem areas. And what could be a better day to talk about Lipsticks, other than the National Lipstick Day, that we are celebrating today! And moreover, M.A.C is offereing a lipstick free on purchase of two lip products. If you can't go to a M.A.C store, shop online on Nykaa

Red lips spell classy, dramatic, sexy and confident all the same time. But, most of us are hesitant to wear red lipstick, fearing that it makes us feel older, too dramatic or made up or over-the-top.
The fact is that one can wear a red lip colour anytime in the day, for any occasion and with any skin tone; the trick is to find the shade which is ‘THE RED’ for you!

​Find the Perfect Red

 Finding the perfect red depends on your skin undertone and the intensity of your complexion.
Here’s a list of reds to go with your skin complexion:-

• Pink undertones, light complexion - Coral reds, reds with orange tone
• Yellow undertone, light complexion - Wine reds or reds with blue tones
• Light complexion - Use lipsticks with sheer and shiny finish
• Medium complexion of any undertone- Use true reds or red with pink tones, with shiny or matte finish
• Olive skin - Rich crimson reds with matte finish
• Deep/ Dark complexion - Blue or brown based Reds with matte finish

Understanding your skin tone to find the red lip colour can work very well and you’ll never hesitate again to wear red.

​Next in this series- How to wear Red Lipstick! Keep a lookout!

What's your favorite Red Lipstick? Do share in comments
Signing off for now