Red Lip Gloss

Red lip gloss does not only add shine and sparkle to your lips; it can also enhance the overall look of your makeup. A perfectly made up face does not look complete if your lips do not have a nice coat on it for that elegant smooth finish. But how do you choose the perfect red lip gloss for your lips?

When you stand before a makeup counter in a drugstore or department store, you may feel more confused than ever with all the lipstick and lip gloss products standing in line looking all cute and perfect for you. But you will only need one red lip gloss for your makeup kit, and it will have to be the right shade for your lip color. You can now get out of the habit of buying the wrong shade of lipsticks and glosses by following these tips on getting the right red lip gloss.

According to makeup artist Bobbi Brown, the most flattering lip color or tone for your lipstick or gloss should be at least one to two shades darker than you natural lip tone. You can test the shade by applying the gloss to just one lip and compare the color to your bare lip. If you can see that it’s darker by one or two shades but more or less of the same tone, then it should be the perfect red lip gloss shade for you. But if you are in a department store like Wal-Mart where you are not allowed to try the lipsticks or gloss before buying them, you can trust the color printed on the box. Just hold it up to your lips and check in the mirror if the shade is good for you. It is also best if you check the color out in a window where there is natural light to be sure you have the right shade.

When picking the right shade of red lip gloss, the secret is in choosing the right undertones. If you are pink-skinned, you should choose cherry red color, while those with olive skin can wear fire-engine red. Dark-skinned girls are perfect in deep red lipstick and gloss. But keep in mind that it is not best to match your perfectly made-up red lips with your outfit. You might also want to keep your nails to a lighter color in a different shade so it will not clash with your red lipstick color, or if you have to wear red nails, make sure it is of the exact shade as that of your lips.