Finally fall has arrived, bring on the pumpkin spiced lattes, sweaters and leggings and deep lip colors!
1. A deep red, burgundy or Bordeaux lip color. My favorites include: This timeless red by MAC, a nice deeper shade (Bobbi Brown's Crimson) for your vampire-esque moods or a more affordable option (Try Sparkling Wine for the Oxblood effect). Try to pick a longwearing formula, for day to evening wear.
2. I can think of nothing less attractive then a beautiful red lip turning into a feathery bleeding mess (no pun intended). In order to prevent this, try using a liner like this one by Chanel (We love Rouge Noir for the Oxblood effect). Always fill in your lip with a liner after your lipstick is applied, this prevents a dramatic line left after you eat, or your lipstick wears away. I love the nineties, but a bold lip liner is not one thing I want to remember. Another tip to prevent smudging and enhance wear, is using a lip brush. This ensures precision and increases the wear. I like a retractable brush or a brush with a cap. Try either of these.
3. The matte lip look is very in this season, however if you’re like me, a nice gloss is a must. I like this one (Triple X-Clear Shine) by Nars, because it’s clear, looks great over anything and isn’t sticky.
4. A clean smooth lip is vital to any lip color looking its best, especially a dark red. Try exfoliating your lips before application. Use your toothbrush to lightly clean off dead skin, or a specific lip exfoliator, such as this. Lip primers also help the wear and appearance of your bold lip. Use the lip primer before color is applied.
Well, The Wall Street Journal predicted it and from everywhere from the VMA’s, the Emmy’s and fall fashion week, oxblood is in out in full force, no bull! This trend translates from clothing to accessories to of course cosmetics. This trend is anything but carnal, despite its brutish name. Although I do love the effect on my lips after a few glasses of red wine, here is what you will need for every day application:
2. I can think of nothing less attractive then a beautiful red lip turning into a feathery bleeding mess (no pun intended). In order to prevent this, try using a liner like this one by Chanel (We love Rouge Noir for the Oxblood effect). Always fill in your lip with a liner after your lipstick is applied, this prevents a dramatic line left after you eat, or your lipstick wears away. I love the nineties, but a bold lip liner is not one thing I want to remember. Another tip to prevent smudging and enhance wear, is using a lip brush. This ensures precision and increases the wear. I like a retractable brush or a brush with a cap. Try either of these.
3. The matte lip look is very in this season, however if you’re like me, a nice gloss is a must. I like this one (Triple X-Clear Shine) by Nars, because it’s clear, looks great over anything and isn’t sticky.
4. A clean smooth lip is vital to any lip color looking its best, especially a dark red. Try exfoliating your lips before application. Use your toothbrush to lightly clean off dead skin, or a specific lip exfoliator, such as this. Lip primers also help the wear and appearance of your bold lip. Use the lip primer before color is applied.
Pro tip: to further prevent bleeding of color take a small face brush and trace the outline of your lips with your foundation, this acts an eraser for any mistakes.
Now let's see some Oxblood lips, ladies!
xoxo,
Gracia
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