How to Wear Red Lipstick

How to Wear Red Lipstick

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Posted 2012-12-18 by Rayna follow
There is more to red lipstick than what meets the eye. This item of make-up has taken a turbulent historical journey to become what it is now. Once considered the root of all evil, it is now a bold symbol of sophistication (if worn properly).



Brief History and Facts

Queen Elizabeth I during her reign in the 16th century wore bright red lipstick and kept the rest of her face pale. This became a trend amongst the upper class women of that era.

Queen Victoria in during her reign in the late 1800's portrayed a much natural light make-up look. Red lipstick was definitely out of the question!

Hitler banned make-up in Germany during World War II, for this reason women in England wore striking red lipstick as an act of defiance.

Red Lipstick is worn by Japanese Geisha . The red lips teamed with pale make-up helps them portray a strong character.


Issues of Morality

During the medieval period in Europe red lipstick was very closely associated with Satan and it was even banned by the church.

Red lipstick was encouraged to be worn by service women in the Second World War to boost morality. Red lipstick was used in recruitment posters to demonstrate service women could still be feminine in the hope that they would be encouraged to join.

Throughout history in many countries red lipstick was considered to be worn only by prostitutes. Thanks to the fashion industry nowadays the boundaries have blurred as to 'what type' of women wear red lipstick. Red lips are now very much socially acceptable.

Often associated with power, red lipstick stands out when it is worn. Women have said that they feel elevated when they are wearing it (including me).

So ladies (and gentlemen) if you are inspired and would like to try some red lippy for a day, then read on for some advice.



Beauty Tips; Some Dos and Don'ts

Actresses Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor both made red lipstick fashionable in the 1950's. It is often seen as the classic lip colour. There is almost a cosmetic science behind successfully wearing red lipstick. Here are some handy tips that I have collated:

Do use a teeth whitener such as Pearl Drops or Colgate Optic White .

Don't get the lipstick on your teeth. Wear a top coat such as Maxfactor Lipfinity , this will also help keep the lovely red lipstick off of your clothes.

Do apply red lipstick with a lip brush for an even coverage

Don't forget to wear lip liner to stop the lipstick from bleeding.

Do blot your lips with a bit of tissue.

Don't wear clashing make-up on the rest of your face.

Do try the smokey eyes with red lips combo.

Don't wear clashing coloured clothes.

Do wear nautical colours, have a look at Quba for great examples. Black and white clothes also go perfectly with red lipstick.

Don't forget to moisturise your lips and allow enough time for your lips to absorb the moisture.

Do experiment with shades to find one that suits your skin tone. If you are looking for a pure red shade with no other tones do have a look at Clarins Joli Rouge Lipstick in shade ' 716 Clarins Red '.

It's fascinating to learn that something so small could have created such a big impact on society. And now it stands defiantly on make-up counters.

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