Learn how to get Red Carpet Red Lips with Tips from Gregory Arlt

Awards season is here! Director of Makeup Artistry Gregory Arlt's directive is: "Nothing says red carpet glamour like a perfect red lip."
 
Take his tips to your next glamorous soirée:

Hydrate
Make sure your lips are completely moisturized and smooth before applying red lipstick. Before makeup, apply Lip Conditioner to the lips. By the time you finish your makeup, the balm should have absorbed and your lipstick will be ready to apply.

Prep
Should you have an issue with lipstick "bleeding," begin the lip application process by using Prep + Prime Lip around the edges of the lips. It will ensure the lipstick stays on longer and in place.

Line
Use Lip Pencil to get a well defined lip. Use a pencil that matches the red lipstick you choose to wear as it will give the most defined version of a red lip. Cherry, Brick, and Mahogany are popular shades to "anchor" colour longer.

Colour
Red lipstick goes on most precisely with a lip brush. Apply M·A·C classics MAC Red, Lady Danger, Ruby Woo, or Dare You with a 316 Lip Brush using the flat edge to get into the liner and make it appear undetectable.


SOURCE/MAC Cosmetics