The Art of the Red Lip
Story and photos by Leslie Peck
A bold, red lip is a statement. Sensuality, confidence and power are all packed into a tube of lipstick. Iconic women, since the beginning of time, have found beauty in shades of scarlet swiped across their pout.
In the days of Cleopatra, women smashed flowers, plants and shells to create bright shades of red and pink. Queens throughout time have worn a classic red lip, and Elizabeth Arden gave red lipstick out to women marching through the streets for their rights in the early 20th century. It has always been a sign of courage, rebellion and beauty. The same sense of boldness has carried through decades of gorgeous, powerhouse women. The classic red lip is always fashionable and always timeless.
For skin with cooler undertones, use a bright, blue-based red. Warmer-toned skin looks best with orange and rusty reds. Make sure the lip is exfoliated and moisturized well before you apply. Lip liner is a must when applying an exact bright lip. Line your lip and then shade the entire lip with the lip pencil. Liner is not necessary for a more muted, stained look. For just a hint of red, dab very little color onto the lips and top with a lip balm.
Pictured here are local products you can find to try.
Where to shop
Sephora: Cordova Mall, 5100 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola; 850-473-0083; sephora.com
Ulta: 1650 Airport Blvd, Pensacola; 850-476-6211; ulta.com
Result Medical Aesthetics and Permanent Makeup: 400 E Jackson St, Pensacola; 850-361-4024; resultskin.com
1 | MAC Cosmetics
MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick in “Ruby Woo” and “Lady Danger,” $25 each at Ulta
2 | NARS
Afterglow Lip Balm in “Turbo,” $28 at Sephora
3 | Fenty Beauty
Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in “Uncensored,” $29 at Ulta
4 | Charlotte Tillbury
• Lip Cheat Lip Pencil in “Walk Of No Shame,” $25 at Ulta
• Luminous Modern-Matte Long-Lasting Lipstick in “Cinematic Red,” $35 at Ulta
5 | Christian Dior
Rouge Dior Forever Lipstick in “Icone,” $47 at Sephora
6 | Jane Iredale
• Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain in “Forever Red,” $32 at Result Medical Aesthetics and Permanent Makeup
• Lip Pencil in “Classic Red,” $24 at Result Medical Aesthetics and Permanent Makeup
• Beyond Matte Lip Stain in “Longing,” $34 at Result Medical Aesthetics and Permanent Makeup
• Colorluxe Hydrating Creme Lipstick In “Longing,” $34 at Result Medical Aesthetics and Permanent Makeup
