The downside is how messy a red lip can be. ... That said, makeup artist Raven Small is here to share her top red lipstick application tips so that yours stays put on date nights and beyond.

I tested these claims by wearing red lipstick — without any other makeup — for a week. However, ... acne scars, and messy eyebrows on display was horrifying.

Karlie Kloss’s Instant Party Look: A Messy Bun and Red Lipstick. By Sophie Schulte-Hillen. December 15, 2014. Photo: Getty Images. Save. Save ... you know a swipe of red lipstick is in order.

Red lipstick is a classic makeup element, and also one of the most intimidating. ... so that the lines don’t look wobbly or messy. ...

I wear red lipstick every time I wear makeup. But trust me, all my unique shades of red lippie are totally different from one another. Regardless, knowing all the other uses for red lipstick out ...

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