Your Personal Makeup Artist Make Up Tips, Tricks, and Techniques from Professional Make Up Artists

A dark lip color is something that can work for everyone, but it is important to know exactly how to apply your lipstick so that it flatters your skin tone and lip shape.

First of all, it is important to know that with any dark lipstick shade, it is best to wear a neutral eyeshadow color so that you do not look too overdone. The fall and winter season is the perfect time to wear darker lipstick, but remember to tone down the rest of your makeup so that it does not look to costumey. In fact, darker lipstick will look even more flattering when you are wearing a lighter eyeshadow because it will stand out more to highlight your gorgeous pucker.

Begin by choosing a lipstick color that complements the shade of your lip liner. It is no longer a good idea to wear a lip liner that is darker than your lipstick, and you want all of the colors that you are using to match well. For a deeper red color, line your red lip liner around your lip line. Do not under any circumstance line outside of your lip line to create the illusion of fuller lips! There are many lip plumping products on the market that work to boost your pout, and if you line outside of your lips, it will only look messy.

If you have a big event coming up where you want your lip color to last all night long, then apply foundation and powder to your lips before applying your lipstick.

After you have applied your lip liner, use a small lip brush to apply your lipstick shade directly to your lips. It is best to begin from the outer corners of your lips to work your way in with small strokes. Even if you have a tube of lipstick, use a lipstick brush to apply for a smoother affect overall. Blot your lips well with a tissue, and reapply another coat of your lipstick for an even more dramatic effect.

After that, top your lips with a clear or nude colored gloss to soften the lip color that you are using. When you use a nude colored gloss on top of your lipstick color, it actually creates an entirely new color blend that is customized to you! If you want your lipstick to last even longer, hold a tissue over your lips, and then use a sponge or puff to press translucent powder directly onto the tissue over your lips. This will keep your lip color on for a longer period of time with a beautiful finish!

This dark lip color goes well with a number of shades, but if you are using a deep red and have cool undertones to your skin, then make sure to choose a red with blue undertones in the shade. If you are wearing a red lipstick, and you have warm or golden undertones to your skin, then make sure to choose a red lipstick with orange or brown undertones to the shade.