How To Apply Red Lipstick

I know you’re excited to apply your red lipstick, darling, but it’s important to prep your lips with a hydrating lip oil first. Glide on a lip-loving formula like Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir to nourish your lips and help them to look smooth and supple. This magical formula is enriched with Swertian Leaf Extract to help reduce the appearance of lip lines as well as hydrating ingredients from my Magic 8 Matrix to help lips appear plush and pillow soft. Once your lips look smoother and more hydrated, your red lipstick will apply more seamlessly and is less likely to feather or flake.

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Everyone can discover their perfect shade of red lipstick in my NEW! Charlotte’s Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick collection! I’ve created 5 magical red lipsticks in my Matte Revolution formula to give everyone, everywhere their perfect Hollywood red pout! Each shade defines the look of contours and is universally flattering, giving every skin tone a beautifying rush of red that exudes pure Hollywood glamour. Use my Lipstick Finder to discover your perfect shade recommendations, then use my virtual try on tool to see the magic for yourself!

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Red lipstick requires more precision than nudes, browns, and pinks as it stands out against the natural tone of your lips. The secret to a flawless red lipstick application is using a lip liner to outline your lips, then filling them in to create a no-budge base colour for your look. My Lip Cheat lip liners are waterproof and last for at least 6 hours with no smudging* – they’re the perfect beauty secrets for creating a well-defined lip shape and will help your red lipstick to last longer and wear more seamlessly.

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Once you’ve lined your lips, reach for your perfect red lipstick shade and swipe on for instant glamour! Apply straight from the bullet until your lips are saturated with beautiful red lip colour, being careful not to go outside of the lip line you’ve just created. For greater precision, use my Lip Brush to apply your lipstick; swipe back and forth on your lipstick bullet to pick up the pigment, then use the fine tip to apply onto the lips. This method can be particularly helpful for finer details like the corners of the mouth and on thin lips.

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To further define the look of your pout, take your concealer on a clean Lip Brush and trace around the edges of your lips. A brightening shade of Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Radiant Concealer will trick the light and enhance the look of your lip shape, while also covering up any areas where lipstick may have travelled outside of your lip line. Think of your concealer as negative space around your pout and use it to create crisp, defined lines. This concealer trick is especially useful for highlighting the Cupid’s bow and sharpening up the corners of your mouth.

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Lip gloss is the secret to an irresistible lip glow! Give your favourite red lipstick a gorgeous, glossy finish by adding a slick of lip gloss. I love to add Lip Lustre in Red Vixen on top of a red lip to give it the most magical glossy glow. To apply, coat your lips in lustrous lip gloss for all-over shine and add a little bit extra to the centre of your lips to capture a fuller, poutier look.

Tilbury Tip: For a gentle plumping effect, reach for Collagen Lip Bath in Walk of No Shame or Refresh Rose.

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Darlings, we’ve all been there… A good friend will tell you when there is lipstick on your teeth, but a makeup artist will tell you to take the lipstick test before you leave the house! Take your index finger and place it in your mouth, making an ‘o’ shape with your lips – when you remove your finger, any red lipstick that is likely to travel onto your teeth should come away.

The main cause of lipstick on teeth is over-application. Applying too much lipstick means there is more opportunity for lipstick to slide around and risks getting onto your teeth. My lipsticks are designed to build up gorgeous colour opacity with minimal application – one swipe will do wonders!

Tilbury Tip: Lip products naturally move as we talk, eat, and make facial expressions, so it’s always a good idea to check on your lipstick after a meal or when you go to the bathroom.