Internationally, it’s a best-selling color, though desi women are still shy when it comes to red lipsticks. But there’s no time like Valentine's Day to let go of inhibitions. Hit the make-up counters to find your shade of red. And once you have the shade you like, follow advice from experts on the best way to paint the town red.
Susan Sterling, make-up artist for Chanel, says red signifies femininity, strength and a touch of audacity. She says the key to finding the right red for your skin tone lies in testing the color directly on the lips to discover the perfect shade.
There’s a right way to apply red lipstick: “Get perfect red lips by defining the shape of the lips with a lip pencil, fill in the entire lip area, then apply the lipstick over that with a lip brush—it’s precise and helps control the application of color,” says Vimi. Though she says pinky-nudes are top-sellers in Pakistan and India, she urges desi women to try out a red. “It brings out the olive in your skin tone and makes teeth and skin look brighter,” she adds
"To get a step closer, start out with nuances of plums and deep shades of berry, that have a touch of gold iridescence in them; the warmth of the gold enhances the skin’s tone," says Vimi
Here is a list of Vimi's favorite lipsticks:
- YSL Lip Twins Lip Duo Satin/Shine in Coral Harmony and Red Crystal.
- Chanel Rouge Allure in Rubis Siam has a silky texture that glides on.
- M.A.C Russian Red is the reddest-of-the-red lipstick, which is ultra flattering and can be toned down to suit anyone.
- Lakme Enrich Lip Color in Berry Matte is one of my favorite shades.
- L’Oreal Color Riche Star Secrets Penelope Red, is one of my absolute favorites, because most Asian skin tones match Penelope's just as well.
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