Beauty and the Brand

RED LIPS

With Yvonne Gold

Learning how to produce the perfect red lip is a key skill to have as a makeup artist. We often brush off basic looks and opt for producing more Avant Garde looks, but going back to basics will help us to develop absolutely perfect makeup from natural beauty to fantasy. It is essential to have a perfect red lip in your portfolio to show future employers.

A red lip can come in many different forms and has to a staple in many women's lives for hundreds of years. Although it did not become widely accepted until the golden age of Hollywood in the 1930's. Red lipstick has a huge symbolic power and can be used as a symbol of prowess and sexual desire.  The shape created using the lipstick also holds strong symbolic representation.

Sharp point = Powerful, strong, harsh

Perfect Curve = Glamorous, sexual, sensual

Bee Stung = Innocent, soft, young

Red lipstick can be used in many different ways to create completely different looks. As well as altering the shape, altering the finish of a lipstick can dramatically change the feel of a specific look. Different finish can include matte, stained or high gloss, all of which can have different variations and intensities.

Below shows how to perfect the natural shape of the lip, I started by applying lip liner around out outside edge. We have two lines on the edge of our lip, one is much fainter than the other. To create the perfect shape the outer line should be followed. I know I have a lot of practicing to do in order to achieve a perfect shape!