Both the red carpet and the runway have seen a huge resurgence in red lipstick this winter. “There is something so iconic and polished about red lips,” says Joanna Schlip, celebrity makeup artist for Physicians Formula. “It’s a classic, elegant look that never goes out of style and is simple to do.” Easy for her to say. We, on the other hand, know that wearing red can be worrisome, as the color is so strong it’s easy for it to look garish. Plus, the wrong shade of red can easily clash with your coloring.
So what’s the best way to rock a red lip? We spoke with Schlip, as well as celebrity makeup artist Piret Aava, co-founder of Piret & Tamara Cosmetics, about the right way for every woman to wear red, no matter her hair or skin color. We also learned their top three makeup artist secrets for creating a red pout that lasts. Read on, then get ready to pucker up for your Valentine’s Day sweetie with a sexy smile.
