We've
never seen such dazzling, vivid, all-out-gorgeous makeup colors as the ones
coming out this fall. You're going to lust after them. And then you're going to
think: Uh-oh. Can I wear that? To which we answer: Yes. Yes, you can. And right
here, right now—with the help of makeup ace Matin Maulawizada—we'll show you
exactly how.
Yes
you can...wear bold lipstick!
Here's
how:
1. Choose the right
color for your complexion.
If you have fair skin with pink undertones, pick warm (orange-based) pinks, or
brick reds. Medium and olive complexions can carry true, blue-based reds. Dark
skin is stunning against rich plums. Almost any skin tone is flattered by
fuchsias, perfect pink-red hybrids like the one on our model (Neutrogena
MoistureShine Lipstick SPF 20 in Cherry Twist, $9)
2. Use a thin nylon
brush (like E.l.f.
Concealer Brush, $1) to outline your lips with concealer (choose a dry formula,
like Physicians Formula Magic Cube Concealer, $7). This keeps lipstick from
smudging or settling into lines around your mouth (and doesn't look harsh, the
way a lip pencil can).
3. Pat lipstick onto
your lips with your finger to get a soft, stained finish—it's more flattering (and less
maintenance) than an opaque layer of color. (Use your ring finger—the pad is
smaller and more precise, and you won't apply as much pressure as you might
with your index finger.) Once you're done, clean up the edges with the
concealer brush, if necessary. You can also ease into bold lipcolors with a
gloss: Even the brightest tube will deliver a sheer wash of pigment. Glosses
can still bleed, though, so don't skip the concealer step.
4.
Keep eye makeup minimal—our model is
wearing only champagne eyeshadow, a little bit of black eyeliner, and a coat of
mascara. And if you're wearing a very saturated lipcolor, don't top it off with
gloss ("Bright and shiny lips can start to look cheesy," says Matin).
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