Why it works: With a beige complexion and blue eyes, you can "beautifully pull off this bright orange lipstick," which is not as easy for other complexions says Wade, so go for it.
Why it works: "Golden skin and green eyes work perfectly with a neutral red/brown" says Wade.
How to get the look: "To wear a low maintenance look such as this, opt for a full coverage gloss without any shimmer," advises Wade. She recommends swiping a healthy amount of Make Up For Ever Glossy Full Couleur in Moulin Rouge, $19 to the back of your hand and then applying with a lip brush.
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Chloe Sevigny
Skin tone: Golden
Why it works: A complexion like Chloe's glows when paired with "a bright, deep matte coral to match" gold-infused skin.
Why it works: "Lucky ducks born with a bronze complexion can wear just about anything," says Wade. With "warm undertones and peach-tinted cheeks," a bright, shiny coral lipstick "works beautifully," she continues.
Why it works: With an "olive complexion and green eyes," like Jenna's, a "pink/red combination really makes the undertones of the skin and eyes stand out," says Wade.
How to get the look: "Start with a sharp lip liner to create a precise line, and gently sketch around the entire lip line. Try Chantecaille Lip Definer in Energy, $22. Then, choose a lipstick that is vibrant and intense with a full coverage finish like Chantecaille Lipstick in Cayenne, $28," says Wade.
Red: The color of passion, the color of love. It's probably the sexiest color around and when painted on your lips, it's dynamite. Like with all lip makeup colors, certain shades of red look better on some skin tones than others. Because of this semi-frustrating fact, we are constantly asked by readers to help them find the best red for them.
To shed light on which shade of red lipstick complements your unique skin tone, we, of course, consulted an expert. We showed Raychel Wade, NYC makeup artist, La Prairie Colour Ambassador and founder of Cheek to Chic a slew of celebs in red lipstick shades to decipher which shades really, truly compliment which skin tones the best and ten celebs made the cut.
Now we're here to share the application tips and product suggestions she recommends for the red lipstick or gloss you should try in order to copy this timeless makeup look that happens to be the hot celebrity makeup trend of the moment.
Before finding your ideal shade of red lip color, check out these quick tips for making your application of this semi-tricky shade to last:
1. First, wipe off any lip balm or moisture on your lips as this will keep the lipstick from sticking.
2. Try using a clear (or reverse) lip liner like CARGO The Reverse Lipliner, $14 to line and fill in your lips. This will help the red color last longer when applied on top.
3. For a precise look, use a lip brush to carefully apply your red lipstick to your lips. Or, if you want more of a stained look, use a fingertip to apply.
4. After you have applied a strong lip shade, "dip a clean lip blush in a little concealer and gently trace the outside of your lips to ensure a clean, sharp line," says Wade.
