The secret of perfect red lips

Classic red on the lips regularly returns to the catwalks and does not lose its relevance. We will tell you how to make makeup with bright lipstick flawless.

1. Preparing .

Makeup will hold up best on prepared lips. Start by exfoliating. You can make a homemade lip scrub by mixing honey and some sugar, and even massage your lips with a regular toothbrush. Afterwards, apply an intensive conditioning balm. 

Base

The first option for the perfect base is a lipstick-toned pencil. It will make the color more saturated and will prolong durability.  If you want to retain its natural effect and luster, use transparent primer to prevent smudging and help even out the lip surface. Apply a touch of highlighter to cupid's curve and use a matte sculptor to create a shadow under the lower lip - you'll find them in a contouring palette. 

3. Contour 

At this stage, you can do anything! Want to add volume? Outline the outline, going a little beyond the borders. Don't overdo it, you can go just the width of the pencil line to keep the result natural. Are your lips too different in size? Lift one outside the contour and the other inside the contour to even out the proportions.

4. Color and texture.

Decide on a lipstick. A classic creamy lipstick will look as natural as possible: it will give a hue, but it will retain the natural texture of the lips. Glossy lipstick will visually make your lips look younger by smoothing out the relief and lush gloss. Matte gives the look of status, and thanks to its velvety texture it will perfectly mask all our volume tricks. Use it on just the center of your lips for a natural effect or cover the whole surface if you want to be a superstar.

5. Forget the rules!

All women apply lipstick in their own way. Some use a brush, others apply color with the pad of their finger, others even directly with the stick, and they don't need a mirror for that. What's the right way? Whatever works for you. If the result is a beautiful and even color, you're doing great. Most importantly, don't forget to blur the corners and get to the very border of your lips to completely cover the pencil. If you've chosen a bright shade, we suggest going over the borders with a concealer brush to make them perfect. 

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