Friday 16 October 2015

The allure of the deep red lip



Trends may come and go but the red lip is always sexy. While this coming autumn the fashion may be to dress the face again, according to Terry Barber, Mac’s director of make-up artistry, you should not look as if you have tried too hard. In other words, it is about enhancing the face, not disguising it.

“A red lip and a bare face always looks great,” says Terry. While many of you may balk at the idea of going out without any coverage, after all most of us need a little help, you want to look as if you are not wearing anything. Make sure you even out your complexion and cover up any blemishes.




MAC autumn/winter 2015 trends presentation




Find one that matches your skin. Try MAC Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation (£25.50) an ultra-fluid, thin, elastic gel serum formula will give you that perfect complexion without masking it.

If you do not want to face the world without mascara give MAC Upward Lash Upwardblack (£19) a go. It will transform even the scantiest lashes into a magnificent fringe.

For that statement lip, go for a brick red or a deep burgundy as they can be easier to pull off. For a more demure look, use a lip balm underneath so you get a rosy look. Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet, La Bouleversante (£26) is a gorgeous velvety-matt red that will get you noticed.  

Another good one is Clarins Joli Rouge Lipstick in Red Paprika (£19.50), a burnt orangey-red which stays true to its colour for hours.

By Daralyn Danns