1. Choose The Right Red:
"The best way to choose a red lipcolor is to swipe different shades on a white piece of paper to see the true undertones of the color," she says. "Cooler-toned reds are great for light-skinned ladies, medium skin looks awesome with true fire-engine reds, and dark skin looks amazing in blood reds." If you're too nervous about choosing the right shade, fear not! "There are a few cases of universal red shades," adds Carmindy. "Like Sally Hansen Color Comfort Lip Color in Soft Red. I helped Sally Hansen design that shade to work on everyone. And, if you don't want to commit to a full-on red lip, try a red gloss that will wear more sheer."
2. Don't Let It Bleed:
We hate the way a really red lip always ends up feathering and making us look like we've been on a bender. To stop the bleeding, Carmindy advises, "Rim the outside of the lips with a highlighting clear lipliner like Guerlain Cupidon lipliner. For long-wearing lipstick, dab on a lip stain like Benetint, line the lips and fill them in with a matching red lipliner, and then apply lipstick."
