Beauty
Red lips aren’t for the faint of heart, but with our expert tips, you will
be rocking the upcoming holiday season’s hottest hue with style!
by Karley Ziegler Mott
Red lipstick is a state of mind, a way of being.
A riddle, a sonnet and love story all-in-one.
It beckons, it calls, it seduces.
It speaks loudly without ever having to say a word.
No other cosmetic stirs such emotion as red lipstick.
So powerful it’s impact, that history has tried to ban it from existence.
It has defined Hollywood icons and been commissioned for a Queen’s
coronation. It was worn in solidarity by suffragettes, who wore it as part of their
defiance for their right to vote. It is all encompassing: Virgin. Mother. Mistress.
Red. The color of passion, self-expression and liberation.
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-Jennifer Devlin Waller, CEO of Celtic Complexion
ike the Little Black Dress, every
woman needs to have one go-to
red lipstick in her beauty arsenal.
Anyone can look fabulous with red
lips, but it continues to be a look many are
afraid to try.
“Many women fear reds because they
tend to buy the wrong shade suitable for
their complexion. Finding the right shade is
key,” says eco makeup artist Sally Biondo.
Biondo, an organic beauty expert, has
enhanced the natural beauty of celebrities
such as Jessica Simpson, Hilary Duff, and
country songstress Naomi Judd. With just a
few easy tips, Biondo shares her thoughts
on achieving gorgeous red lips.
A classic red pout is timeless enough for
women of all ages to wear anytime. Once
just reserved for night time looks, Biondo
says that when paired with a soft neutral
eye and a hint of cheek color, red lips are
perfectly appropriate for daytime wear.
Biondo says that the trick to pulling off the
look all comes down to your complexion,
specifically your undertones. An easy way
to find your undertones is by looking at
the veins on the underside of your arms for
clues. Once you’ve done this, finding your
perfect red will be a breeze.
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Cool Undertones
Those with rosy skin and green or
blue eyes often look best in blue-based
reds. If you look best in silver jewelry,
chances are you have cool undertones.
Women with cool undertones typically
have visible blue veins on the
underside of their arms. Try MAC Red,
the perfect blue-based red hue.
Warm Undertones
Those with yellow or peach in their
skin typically have warm undertones
and look best in an orange-based shade
such as a tomato or brick red. Eye colors
with this undertone typically range
from hazel to brown. If you have warm
undertones, the veins on the underside
of your arms will appear slightly green
and you will look better in gold jewelry
rather than silver. Celtic Complexion
Organic Creme Lipstick in Ceara is a
stunning warm red.