Red Lips 101: How to Apply Red Lipstick Like A Pro!

Red lipsticks – We love them but the question is do they love us?! If there is one lipstick shade that is known for being notorious and having a mood of its own, it's the classic red lipstick. As simple and easy as it looks, this cookie is a tough one to crack. And if you’re one of the many women who also tried to nail a bold red lipstick and failed miserably, then this one is for you! Fret not because we’ve come prepared with a list of tips for applying red lipstick and it goes without saying that we’ve considered everything that you might do in the day that could cause it to budge and can guarantee you that these tips will not fail you! 

Red Lipstick Makeup Tips:

• Prime Your Lips: 

The key to a bold long-lasting red lip makeup look is to ensure your lips are primed but primed just enough – not too much and not too less! Avoid using a heavy lip primer that makes your lips too greasy so much so that your red lipstick won’t cling to it and start smudging before you even finish off your look. Additionally, you would like to prevent your lips from drying out or creasing after you have applied a bold lip so try and keep them hydrated enough with a good lip primer. 

• Dab With A Tissue:

After your lips feel soft, supple, and moderately hydrated, it is time to remove any excess product with a tissue to ensure your red lipstick doesn’t smudge or bleed. Just take a tissue between your lips and blot out the excess product. 

• Use A Lip Liner:

Although it seems somewhat obvious not to skip this step, it is often left out by most users. Well, if you want a bold red lip as badly as we think you do, then you might just have to give in and line your lips with a lip liner before you apply your red lipstick for a precise application, and if we’re being honest, coloring has always been easier when we’re coloring within the lines. The moral of the story? Use a lip liner in a complementary shade to outline your lips. 

• Apply With A Lip Brush:

Depending on your shade and formula preference, you can pick out the perfect red lipstick for you. Now be it a bullet lipstick or a liquid lipstick, the key is to apply the lipstick with a lip brush curated specially for precise and smooth lipstick applications. Using a lip brush would also help you keep control of how much product gets applied as often when you apply directly, excess product could cause it to go out of the clean outline that you just invested time and effort to create.  

• Dust On Some Translucent Powder:

Yes, you heard right! Applying translucent powder to your lips after it has dried off well can help seal your look in place and extend the longevity of your lipstick without dulling its vibrancy. It would also provide a soft focus mattified effect while blurring any lines if needed. Just dab some on and lightly dust it off with a brush for the most perfect bold red lip you could have ever created. 

You can even follow these steps to apply any other lipstick shade and extend its longevity for hours. Lastly, red lips aren’t a foe but actually a friend but that’s only if you apply it correctly following these steps to a T!