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After choosing the right shade, follow these useful tips to perform an outstanding, lasting lipstick application.
ravishing red lips!
Following the recent Fashion Weeks in Milan, Paris, New York and London, trends were set for the fall/winter 201415 season. Amongst metallic eye shadows and highlights for colored eyes, red lipstick has been ubiquitous in the collections. Red is the color of choice, from ox blood red to delicate coral stains. Purple was the accent color of choice. Red lips are trendy and a universal classic like the little black dress, yet many women assume they can’t wear the color, which is false. They just
First step: Smooth out the lips. One unfortunate consequence of wearing red lipstick (especially matte) is that dry, peeling and flaky lips are exaggerated. Use a sugar scrub to remove any dead skin from the lips, and follow with a moisturizer or lip balm. Lips will look significantly improved in red lipstick if they are smoothed and softened first. Second step: Fill in lips. Red lipstick tends to bleed, especially on mature skin or smokers’ skin with wrinkles around the lips, so fill in lips with a lip
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need the help of their beauty coach to choose the perfect shade for their skin tone. This article guides you through the different shades of red lipstick and skin tones that are best suited to each. Orange-red (vermilion): This color is great on warm and medium complexions and beige skin. Pair this color with warm and golden tones for cheeks and eyes, like apricot or peach tones.
Raspberry: Contains pink tones that stand out against dark and olive complexions. Rich, copper skin is accented beautifully with a brighter berry red shade. The brightness of fuschia and raspberry based reds complements the natural warmth of these skins. Top it with a shiny lip balm and keep it cool with pink blush and simple eyes. A little shimmer on the eyes to match the raspberry lipstick is fun and youthful.
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Rose-red: Contains blue tones that are perfect for light skin tones. Pair these colors with pink blush and neutral color eye shadows. True red: Pick this color for fair skin. With doll-like porcelain skin, a true candy apple red adds lovely color and contrast. Look for shades that have blue to bring out warmth in the skin tone.
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Cherry red: Try this color for coffee colored skin. Skin the color of black coffee looks great with a bright red for the same reason that fair skin does—it creates a beautiful contrast. Use a glossy red with blue undertones.
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Cranberry: Warms up fair skin tones and is just enough color to look chic and sophisticated. Cranberry is a warm red, so pair this color with other warm tones like earth tones. Browns, oranges and greens look rich and fab!
Wine: When this deep red is used against porcelain skin, it is quite lovely; violet tones keep porcelain complexions from looking washed out. Deep chocolate skin paired with a purple-based red creates an incredibly chic look, preferably with a bit of gold iridescence or glitter. Recommend other violet colors for the cheeks and eyes to complement this lipstick, keeping it somewhat monochromatic.
liner first. Apply all over the lips to make the lipstick last longer. Keep the rest of the makeup subtle. Red lipstick is a statement—almost an accessory, so it’s important to keep the rest of your client’s makeup toned down. Strong eye makeup is acceptable for evening or event looks. Keep a neutral eye with soft skin to achieve this classic look.There’s no need to match red lips with red nails—that may actually look too vampy. A clear polish or light color is cool, and dark polish is a trend that will be around for a while. If your client wants to go red on the nails, make sure the color matches the lips. Choose lighter shades on your older clients, as lips get thin with
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age and dark lips can accentuate them. Try a rosy red or avoid red lips altogether and opt for a neutral shade, playing up the eyes instead. At the conclusion of the makeup application, advise your clients to check their lipstick often and reapply when necessary. With the exception of some top-of-the-line lipsticks, it’s highly likely that the lipstick will fade or feather over time. When your client notices that it’s faded significantly, tell them to wipe off any that has bled outside the lips, even it out by wiping off areas that are particularly heavy and swipe on a second (or third) coat. Apply these techniques and tips to send your clients off with perfectly pretty pouts this coming winter season! n
Jessica Heron is a licensed esthetician and national trainer for Sothys, with 18 years of experience in the professional skin care industry. Previously the regional educator for Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, Heron also served as a spa manager and esthetician in various spas and salons in Minnesota. As a national trainer for Sothys, Heron is responsible for offering comprehensive training for the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Alice Pichery has served as a national trainer for Sothys since 2012. She previously worked as a training assistant for L’Occitane en Provence in Paris, as well as a spa therapist for various spas in France and Australia. As a national trainer for Sothys, Pichery promotes Sothys products and treatments through education, product knowledge, hands-on techniques and retail sales.
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