{"id":9848,"date":"2013-02-05T08:09:42","date_gmt":"2013-02-05T16:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=9848"},"modified":"2013-02-05T08:09:42","modified_gmt":"2013-02-05T16:09:42","slug":"flawless-red-lip-how-to-choosing-applying-the-perfect-red-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/flawless-red-lip-how-to-choosing-applying-the-perfect-red-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Flawless Red Lip How-To, Choosing & Applying the Perfect Red for You"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stores are awash with the color red right now with both Valentine\u2019s Day and the Chinese New Year this month.\u00a0 Get into the spirit with a little color splash of your own.\u00a0 The Red Lip.<\/p>\n
Some women are very comfortable with a red lip and wear it practically every day (think Gwen Stefani).\u00a0 But many of us are a little intimidated by such a bold shade.\u00a0 Choosing a shade that suits you and some application know-how will have your confidence rising in time for the festivities.<\/p>\n
If there is one thing every girl needs to know, it\u2019s how to choose the perfect red lipstick.\u00a0 Think of it as the little black dress, or perfect-fit jeans, of make up \u2013 if you have the just-right red in your kit you will always be able to fall back on it.\u00a0 Of course, all natural is best.\u00a0 Conventional lipsticks often contain mineral oil, artificial color, and even lead.\u00a0\u00a0 Lipstick made with pure plant oils and natural mineral color lend intense shades and nourish lips.<\/p>\n
Start by choosing the right red for your skin tone.\u00a0 Unlike the LBD, you don\u2019t want to match your shoes (in this case, lipstick) to your dress.\u00a0\u00a0 Think skin tone instead.<\/p>\n
There are two color tones when it comes to red lipstick:<\/p>\n
Cool shades<\/em> \u2013 These are blue-based reds (think wine hues) and work well on women with pink undertones and fairer complexions.\u00a0 All natural lipstick\u00a0cool color choices are Benecos Dark Red<\/a> — \u00a0Seattle Met Magazine’s Lip Color of the Month <\/a>, Lavera Beautiful Lips Lipstick in Deep Red No. 4<\/a>, Lavera Beautiful Lips Lipstick in Red Berry Charm No. 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n Warm shades<\/em> \u2013 These are orange-based reds (think brick and coral hues) and work well on women with yellow undertones and darker complexions.\u00a0 All natural lipstick warm color choices are Benecos Natural Lipstick in Just Red<\/a>, Benecos Slimline Natural Lipstick in Exciting<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here are some recent pics of celebrities touting a crimson pout<\/a>.\u00a0 Notice how Kim Kardashian paired a vibrant tomato red with her olive complexion, while fair skinned Anne Hathaway opted for a deep merlot.\u00a0 Gorgeous!<\/p>\n Now that you have discovered the ideal red for you, there are a few tricks to applying a flawless red lip.<\/p>\n Now, this next step is important.\u00a0 Keep the rest of your face semi-neutral.\u00a0 Red lip + bright blusher + intense eye = Way. Too. Much.\u00a0 Clean, glowing skin, a little black eyeliner and a touch of mascara are all you need.\u00a0 Let your lips steal the show.<\/p>\n You are armed with your best red lipstick and step-by-step application guide.\u00a0 Ready for Valentines\u2019 Day, Chinese New Year celebration\u2026or any day.<\/p>\n This post is supported by Love True Natural<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n [Image by socialspice.de at Flickr.com, Creative Commons license<\/em>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Applying a Flawless Red Lip<\/h3>\n
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