Holiday Tips:Red Lips

Christmas is never quite Christmas without red lips so read on to find out the different ways you can rock the color! 

Matte Red Lips
Classic matte red lips are never out of style. Pair it with winged black liner and fake lashes for a retro glamour look like Camilla Belle or smoky bronze eyeshadow like Mary-Kate Olsen.

Camilla Belle & Mary-Kate Olsen

Product Used: Lancome L’Absolu Rouge Lipcolor in Absolute Rouge

Glossy Red Lips
Matte lipstick can have an aging effect so if you are still a teen or want to take a few years off your face, try a gloss or a lipstick with a shiny finish.

Emporio Armani and Viktor & Rolf

Product Recs: MAC Tinted Lipglass in Russian Red and Hard Candy Painted Lady Lip Color in Kitten

For a step-by-step tutorial on how to create the perfect glossy red lips, check outthese tips from Lancome’s national makeup artist Alex Sanchez.

Stained Red Lips
If you are not used to wearing reds, ease your way in with a lip stain. Alternatively, makeup artist Bobbi Brown recommends “dabbing powder blush over your lipstick with your finger” for a stained look.

Product Recs: Benetint and DuWop Twilight Lip Venom