• Home
  • Tutorials
    • Beauty Basics
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Product Reviews
  • Looks
    • Day
    • Night
    • Work
    • Seasonal
    • Celebrity
    • Special Effects
    • Bridal Looks
  • Hair + Nails
    • Bangs
    • Braids
    • Curly Hair
    • Hair Accessories
    • Hair Color
    • Hair Curling
    • Hair Straightening
    • Nails
  • Fashion
  • Trends + News
  • Cart
Makeup Tutorials Logo
You are here: Home / How To's / The Ultimate Guide To Perfect Red Lips

The Ultimate Guide To Perfect Red Lips

beautiful-young-model-red-lips-nude

November 18, 2019 By Liv Van D 2 Comments

We know you’re already darn close to perfect, but are you looking for an easy way to be even more beautiful with red lips? Learn how to perfect red lips in this article!

RELATED: How To Make Your Lipstick Last All Day

The Perfect Red Lips | Your Ultimate Guide to Lips Perfection

Red Lips

close shot red lipsticks different shades | red lips makeup

Nailing the perfect lipstick look is one of the best places to start. This quick, simple, and very effective beauty tutorial will give you all the skills you need to hone your lips to perfection, whether you’re prepping for a big date, a fancy night on the town, or just looking to get a little luscious.

What You’ll Need:

  • Lipstick of your choice (we always default to rich and sultry reds)
  • Wax Paper
  • Lip brush
  • Cosmetic sponge
  • Foundation
  • Tissue
  • Translucent powder
  • A blush brush

Step 1: Apply Foundation Onto Your Lips

woman hand holding pink beauty blender | red lips meaning

Using the cosmetic sponge, cover your lips in a thin coat of foundation that is equal to, or slightly lighter than your skin tone. This will ensure color vibrancy by covering the lip’s natural blush and make the lipstick last longer.

Use a cream foundation for best results. The liquid foundation will mix with your lipstick and lighten the lipstick. A thin amount is a trick! The foundation is to fill in the fine lines so your lipstick doesn’t settle.

Step 2: Get Your Lipstick Palette

professional lipstick pallet make pallete | red lips meme

For both eyeshadow and lipstick, we prefer palettes. They take up less room than the individual containers, typically offer a wide variety of colors, and often are less expensive than individuals.

Lip and eyeshadow palettes are offered by many makeup brands and price ranges. Scoop out a small amount of lipstick onto the wax paper.

RELATED: 13 Spring Lipstick Colors You Need Now | Makeup Tutorials Guide

Step 3: Apply the Lipstick

side view beautiful young woman doing | red lips song

Using a small lip brush, apply the lipstick starting at the cupid’s bow of the lip. We prefer to scoop out the lipstick and apply it with a brush to ensure crisp lines, which can be harder to create by simply applying from the tube.

Another advantage of scoping out the lipstick is it keeps your lipstick sanitary and ready to share with friends or family.

Step 4: Double the Application

close portrait beautiful young woman face | red lips lyrics

Using one smooth stroke, apply lipstick from the outer corner of your mouth to the center of the lip, paying special attention to create symmetry on both sides.

Start with loading a small amount onto the brush; too much lipstick will run into the crack at the corners of the lips and leave you looking like the Joker. Apply two coats if needed to create opacity.

Step 5: Blot Your Lips (Optional)

To create a matte lip, double over a tissue and blot the lips to remove excess color. This will leave a stain of color over the lips, yet remove the excess oil from the lipstick which will heat with your body temperature and begin to move as the day goes on.

Step 6: Stain-Proof Your Lipstick (Optional)

Taking a tissue, divide it so it is only one-ply. Place over the lips and lightly dust over the tissue with translucent powder using your blush brush.

This will deposit a small amount of powder over the lips to dry the oil in the lipstick and give you staying power. Do not apply the powder directly to the lips, or you will be left looking dusty. You want just enough to mattify the lip.

Watch this video by Ali Andreea on how to choose the right red lipstick:

And there you have it. Perfect red lips that will stop a crowd. Be sure to send us pics of you rocking your ruby reds (blues, or whatevs). We’d love to see them!

Do you have more tips on how to perfect red lips? Let us know in the comments section below!

Up Next:

  • 19 Winter Lipstick Shades Your Makeup Bag Needs
  • MAC Lipstick Dupes | The Ultimate Guide
  • Tips From The Experts | How To Get In Shape

We aim to feature the best of the best in the makeup world, and maybe that can include you! WRITE for us!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest for the latest makeup, hair, and nail trends. Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel for cool makeup tutorials.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on November 18, 2019, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

*Content sourced from the third party; not original. 

Filed Under: How To's, Lips

Trackbacks

  1. The Ultimate Guide To Perfect Red Lips – Style & Fashion says:
    January 22, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    […] Source link […]

    Reply
  2. The Ultimate Guide To Perfect Red Lips - American Beauty Association says:
    January 25, 2016 at 12:24 AM

    […] …read more from our sister site Makeup Tutorials! […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

FREE MAKEUP GUIDE

SUBSCRIBE AND GET THIS FREE GUIDE FROM MAKEUP TUTORIALS:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
woman with extravagant earrings in bright sunbeams | ior Forever Skin Correct Concealer Review | Featured

Our Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer Review

Done with drugstore and ready for our Dior concealer review? So are we! Dior brings us luxury in a bottle and we’re willing to oblige – and review. I am a fan of drugstore makeup, but I am even more of a fan of brands that overpromise and truly deliver. To find out if this…Continue Reading

young happy woman eating healthy salad | Ways To Do A Body Detox | Makeup Tutorials | featured

13 Ways To Do A Body Detox | Makeup Tutorials

Doing a body detox has been a huge thing these days? We’ve all heard about cleansing or detoxifying but when should we start the process? Is it really effective? Learn more about body detox and the natural ways to do it in this article! By doing a body detox, we recharge, rejuvenate, and renew! RELATED: Skin…Continue Reading

selective focus photography of candle in pink ornate holder | Easy DIY Scented Candles For Your Cozy Vanity Corner | Featured

Easy DIY Scented Candles For Your Cozy Vanity Corner

Scented candles are makeup and perfume for your vanity. They add a touch of flair to your station and inject a rousing aroma in the air. Want your own? RELATED: 15 Bath Bomb Recipes That Are Easy To DIY | Makeup Tutorials Easy DIY Scented Candles You Can Make at Home 1. DIY Lavender Scented Candle…Continue Reading

serious woman with makeup in stylish earring | Stylish Pixie Bob Haircut Ideas To Rock This Season | Featured

13 Stylish Pixie Bob Haircut Ideas To Rock This Season

The pixie bob haircut is the perfect cut to greet the new season! It’s fresh, chic, and literally cool. But at the same time may be intimidating. Or is it? Continue scrolling for the only style inspirations you need this season! RELATED: 27 Short Hairstyles in 10 Minutes or Less Pixie Bob Haircuts to Freshen up…Continue Reading

Go Shopping

  • Scrumptious
  • Mason & Ivy
  • Ulta
  • Julep
  • e.l.f. Cosmetics

Other Great Sites

  • You’re So Pretty
  • Nail Designs
  • DIY Projects
  • Homemade Recipes
  • Cute Outfits

Resources

  • PUR Cosmetics
  • Beauty Tips & Tricks
  • Product Reviews
  • Eyeliner Hacks
  • Makeup Organizers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Write For Us!
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Makeup Tutorials

Email Support: [email protected]
Phone: (512) 872-2830

Copyright © 2023 · Makeup Tutorials


This copyrighted material may not be republished without express permission. The information presented here is for general educational purposes only.

MATERIAL CONNECTION DISCLOSURE: You should assume that this website has an affiliate relationship and/or another material connection to the persons or businesses mentioned in or linked to from this page and may receive commissions from purchases you make on subsequent web sites. You should not rely solely on information contained in this email to evaluate the product or service being endorsed. Always exercise due diligence before purchasing any product or service. This website contains advertisements.