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How to Apply Lipstick Like a Makeup Artist

Follow these simple, yet essential tips for bleed-free, stay-all-day lipstick

by Amanda Montell  |  COMMENT

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Lipstick Rule No. 13: There Are No Rules
Lipstick Rule No. 13: There Are No Rules Our makeup artists agree: Anyone can pull off any color -- as long as they are comfortable with it. Despite any guidelines about undertones, the ultimate rule is this: "It's not about what you wear, it's how you wear it."

Blair, Smith and King all say that the No. 1 misconception women have about lipstick is that they can't wear bright colors. "It may take some getting used to if it's new for you, but bright lipstick is fun," says Smith. "It wakes up your entire face and mood."

King adds that many women are especially afraid of red. "Red looks good on all women," she promises. "Just not every woman feels confident enough to wear it."

Our artists recommend experimenting: "Try different shades," says Smith, "and there's always makeup remover if you don't like it."

But odds are you will. Sure, the same color won't look identical on everyone, but if it matches your outfit, your personality, your mood, the rules don't matter. It's lipstick, after all, not war. The more open-minded you are, the more fun it will be.
 

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