Nothing takes you from drab to fab quicker than a red lip and Valentine’s day is the perfect time to power up that lip color. The right shade of red lipstick can work wonders to brighten your smile, liven up your complexion, and add instant glamour. Does choosing the right shade leave you intimidated? Fear not! Chad Hayduk, Co-Founder of Three Custom Color Specialists, offers these tips on finding the right red. Just a quick swipe of color, and you’re good to go!
Are you warm or cool toned? Take a look at our chart to find out. If you are warm, choose reds with fiery or golden tones. If you are cool, think of jewel tones and blue-based reds. What formulation to you prefer? There are several options when it comes to lip color coverage. Chad says, “Think of it like hosiery. When you wear opaques, you’re getting the truest color. When you wear sheers, your skin color shows through.” Here are some of Chad’s recommendations for some great red lip looks:
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• Go sheer! The most universally flattering reds reveal and combine with the natural pigment in your lips. Try either our award-winning Ballet Russe Sheer Lipstick (a blue-red) or Bette Sheer Lipstick (a warm red), both will work for all skin tones.
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Got an extra five minutes? Add a natural flush to the cheeks (Ski Bunny Lip and Cheek Stain). Pair your red lips with a gorgeous shimmery eye (Champagne, Fawn, or Gilded Eye Shadow) or a traditional smokey eye (Cool Smoke Eye Shadow).
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"Bette" Sheer Lipstick A sophisticated red that's as passionate and powerful as Bette |
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$21.50
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Hot Blooded Gloss W Our to-die-for red |
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$21.50
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"Ballet Russe" Sheer Lipstick Ballet Russe from the Czarina Collection - Create a sensation with this sheer sumptuous red! This shade captures the essence of the subperb Russian ballet historically known for its vitality and grandeur. The moisturizing and sheer lipstick formula is beautiful on all skin tones. Winner of All... |
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$21.50
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Candy Apple Gloss C Like a freshly dipped candy apple, a tasty true red |
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$21.50
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Gamine Lipstick from "A Century in Red" Collection (1950's)—A bright orange-red that Lucy would love. |
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$21.50
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Rosie the Riveter Lipstick from "A Century in Red" Collection (1940's)—The color that endured WWII, a rich blue-red. |
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$21.50
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Ski Bunny Lip & Cheek Stain This sheer cherry balm with a swirl of shimmer will brighten any skin tone with the dab of a finger, creating a glow that is fresh and youthful, yet appropriate for all ages. |
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$22.50
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Champagne Eye Shadow Also known as "Precious Mettle" is a festive universally flattering shade. A staple in many makeup artists kits! |
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$22.50
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Fawn (W) Soft medium brown with a swirl of bronze shimmer! |
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$22.50
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Gilded (W) Inspired by the Romanov Dynasty that once ruled Russia, this dazzling gold is the perfect touch of shimmer to bring out your inner Anastasia. Use it dry to accent and highlight the eye, or wet for intensity on the upper and lower lash line. |
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$22.50
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Cool Smoke A deep, seductive grey that can be used to create a soft, smokey eye. Also can be used wet as a cake eye liner. |
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$22.50
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Cool Red Lip Liner a rich, blue-based red |
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$16.50
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Warm Red Lip Liner a full-bodied, brick red |
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$16.50
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