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How to Apply Flawless Red Lipstick

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Utah chapter.

The holidays are around the corner meaning it’s time to get out the red lipstick! Have you ever wondered how to apply your lipstick flawlessly? Follow these simple steps to ensure compliments this season!

Step 1 – Exfoliate your lips with this LUSH Santa’s Lip Scrub to make your lipstick application smoother. Your lips will also be super soft for that under the mistletoe kiss! Bonus: This scrub tastes like cherry cola. Yum!

 

 

Step 2 – Precisely line and fill in your lips completely with a red lip liner. This will help your lipstick stay longer and enhance the shape of your lips! Tip: Make sure your lip pencil is freshly sharpened to create a more accurate line.

 

 

Step 3 – Apply your favorite red lipstick all over your lips. When you are done, lightly blot your lips with a tissue to remove any excess product. Tip: Use a lip brush to apply the lipstick closer on the edges to prevent mistakes!

 

 

Step 4 – Don’t forget this step! Line the outside of your lips with some concealer on a small brush to make sure you haven’t missed any little smudges. This step will bring together your entire look!

 

 

Step 5 – This step is the finishing touch! Dab a little bit of highlighter right on your cupid’s bow to emphasize you lips and make them look fuller. 

 

 

Make sure to try these tips next time you where red lipstick!

Lexy was born and raised in Salt Lake City and is currently studying Nursing at the Univeristy of Utah. She hopes to someday pursue her dream as a Neonatal Nurse Practioner. She works as a Certified Pharamcy Technician and volunteers with the Apa Sherpa Foundation.  In her free time she does yoga, dances, plays with her puppy, and hangs out with her Alpha Phi sisters. She is also very proud to hold the title of a Miss Utah USA semifinalist.
Her Campus Utah Chapter Contributor