The Neutral Bronze If your red lipstick is matte and very pigmented, go with a bronze-y cream blush, giving your skin a natural sun-kissed look.
For blush, Gene recommends sticking to a soft, dusty rose blush if you have a light to medium complexion, while those with olive skin or a deeper medium tone look great in rich shades like berry.
But, though a red lip with bare skin looks great in theory, it can often emphasize the ruddiness or sallowness in your face in practice. What you need to make it more wearable and lived-in is blush. Not any old blush, though—blush you wear with red lipstick should complement it without competing for your attention.
1. Think about the rest of your makeup. Can you wear a red lip and pink blush? We say yes, as long as the blush is used as a natural flush – think perfectly pink cheeks, red lip and cat-eye liner.
While it's not essential to match your blush to your lip color (sometimes a little mismatch can create a unique look) it certainly helps in achieving a more cohesive makeup look and appears a bit more elevated. If you do try this hack, “experiment with different types of brushes to get different ways to blend.
When you're choosing a blush, look for a shade that reminds of of sangria— a slightly watered-down wine tone. As with the rose/red combination, the darker your lip shade, the lighter touch you should use with your blush.
Fair skin tones will naturally gravitate toward classic pinks and mauves, medium skin tones look perfect with peach shades, and dark skin tones can always pull off deep berry colors, bricks, and terracotta. Don't limit yourself to one color; every skin tone looks good in a variety of blush shades.
Blue is a great color to wear with red lipstick because the shades are complimentary.
This means that if you have warm or yellow undertones, you'll be looking for an orange or red-based blush. If you have cool undertones, then you'll be looking for a blue or pink-based blush. If you have neutral undertones, this means both cool and warm undertones suit you most blush colors will flatter your skin tone.
Tips for Rocking a Red Lip
Moisturize – Use a lip balm first and let it sink in for a few minutes before you apply color. Your lips will look smoother and younger. Balance – If you are going for a bold, dark red shade, go lighter with the eye makeup. Allow your lips to be the focus.
Scientists have found that red lipstick draws attention to the mouth, most notably from the opposite sex. Red lipstick has always been associated with power and strength, making it an attractive colour to wear. It is seen as a bold , feminine, yet daring and powerful colour.
Light or fair skin people are most flattered by light and bright red lipsticks. Keep in mind that the smaller your lips, the brighter the lipstick should be. Dark lipstick makes small lips look smaller. Deep red lipstick looks best on medium to dark skin.
Before we dive in, let's get this out of the way: anyone can wear whatever red lipstick they like, full-stop. "The right red is the one that makes you feel good," Los Angeles-based makeup artist Fiona Stiles, whose clients include Margot Robbie, Gabrielle Union, and Lily Collins, tells Allure.
Red lipstick looks are classic and timeless, and the color pairs well with just about everything.
The most universally flattering, can't-go-wrong blush shade? Peach. "Anybody can put on peach blush and look fantastic," says Ciucci (which is why you'll see this shade as a pick for multiple skin tones). On fair skin, peach is especially flattering if your complexion has yellow undertones.
Those with medium complexions should look for peachier shades of pink or rosy pinks, while fair complexions should stick to cool, blue-based pinks like fresh, pale pinks and avoid pink blushes with orange undertones.
Pastel pink is the best color blush for fair skin since it offers a soft, natural look. The pigment won't look too intense or painted on. If you prefer a more statement-making pop of color, a soft peach or coral shade will do the trick to add some depth.
Instead, you should focus on using complementary colors. For instance, if you're wearing a red lipstick, you might want to try a pink or nude nail polish. If you're wearing a pink lipstick, you could try a coral or peach nail polish.
Simply put, if you have this problem, it is due to the pH levels of your skin. Skin that tends to be more alkaline is taking a perfectly blended color and turning it orange and it won't matter how many different ones you try, the reaction will be the same. Red is red, pink is pink and iron oxides are all the same.
“Fair skin tones look best with a cool-toned red,” says Sara. “A warm coral-red looks beautiful on medium and olive tones, and deeper skin tones can go for brighter shades with either cool or warm undertones for a pop of color.” Of course, if you have medium skin and love a blue-toned red, that works too!
After your initial procedure, which will take between two to three hours, you'll be booked in for a follow-up appointment. This is a top-up session, roughly six to eight weeks after your procedure. This allows time for your skin to digest the pigment and heal.