How to Perfectly Apply Red Lipstick

April 14, 2012 10:00 am     Posted in Beauty, Style  Ashley g+ page


By Ashley

If I told you the number of times I have attempted “the perfect red lip,” you’d be surprised that I still have not figured it out. Somehow I always end up smudging it by the end of the night, leaving me with an embarrassing hint of red around my lips that makes it look like I’ve been hardcore making out with some guy (which is not what happened!).

As it turns out, this was all just a result of me not knowing how to correctly apply lipstick. I always thought it was as simple as swiping on a coat of whatever color I chose. Nope! There are several steps that come before the actual application of the lipstick!

Our friends at College Candy made a really great tutorial showing how to get that perfect red lip. They also say you can use this same technique with any color lipstick so feel free to experiment!

Head on over to College Fashion to see how to get the “perfect red lip”!

[Lead image via Halay Alex/Shutterstock]


6 Comments on "How to Perfectly Apply Red Lipstick"

  1. Abby says:
    Sat, 14th Apr 201211:13 am 

    Finally found the perfect red lipstick that wont smudge. Chanel Rouge in Gabrielle! Perfection
    http://onestilettoatatime.blogspot.com

  2. programmes tv says:
    Sat, 14th Apr 20122:24 pm 

    This has always been a problem for so many girls! Thanks for sharing the solution! :D

  3. Alvera says:
    Tue, 23rd Oct 201210:40 am 

    As it turns out, this was all just a result of me not knowing how to correctly apply lipstick. I always thought it was as simple as swiping on a coat of whatever color I chose. Nope! There are several steps that come before the actual application of the lipstick!

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