How red lipstick can improve your confidence.
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“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.”
Gwyneth Paltrow
One of the easiest ways to give yourself a confidence boost is to buy statement make-up. With the ever glamorous red lips being hot right now, and the likes of celebrities such as Rihanna, Cheryl Cole and Misha Barton sporting this season’s look, there is no reason we can’t perfect it too!
Dior manager Mandy Deacon says, “Red lipstick has been a statement of women’s sexuality for centuries. With the first ever red lipstick being brought out by Dior in the 1940s, it is still a big seller today amongst many customers.”
“There is just something about red lipstick that gives women automatic sex appeal and self confidence the minute they apply it. I’ve definitely see the lift in confidence in my customers.”
Mandy says she’d describe red lipstick as sexy, glamorous and eye catching. She says “It’s a great way to glam up any outfit, be it day or night, and make you feel great about yourself.”
Mandy explains how it’s important to choose a shade of red to suit your skin tone:
Pale skin: If you have pale skin, dark and vibrant reds can be draining, so choose a shade with a hint of orange to brighten pale undertones, and soften your complexion.
Medium skin: If you have a medium skin tone, you’re lucky as you can pull off most colours. A vibrant shade looks amazing on medium complexions, so why not try a colour like a post box red.
Olive skin: Olive tones suit most colours too, but reds with depth to them look amazing so be daring and go dark! Deep mahogany and dark reds with purple shades will flatter your tone too.
Black skin: Pick a lipstick that stands out from your skin tone but still compliments, go for a vampy red that is rich in texture. Avoid orange tones which may wash you out, and go for slightly bluish tones instead.
Mandy’s Top Tips for Red Lips
• Keep the rest of your make up subtle when wearing red lipstick, for day time go for natural make-up and for night a soft smoky eye. Don’t over do it though as you don’t want to risk looking tacky!
• There is nothing worse than seeing someone who’s lip colour has run past the edge of her lips. Use lip liner to stop that dreaded bleeding, and apply all over your lip to create a solid base colour.
• Make your lip colour last longer – apply a coat of lipstick, dust loose powder over the mouth (lightly), then re-apply the colour!
• Dot a little concealer or highlighter onto your cupid’s bow, just above your top lip, it will make your lips look fuller.
• What not to do- to much bronzer with red lips is a big no-no. Instead create a flawless base and apply cream blusher, it will make your red lips look classy and avoid tarty.