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5 Looks for Red Lips

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011


5 Eyeshadow Looks for Red Lips

Last week, a reader asked for suggestions for eye makeup to pair with red lips, as they are so bold. Though you can certainly wear a bold lip with bold eye makeup, softer eye makeup tends to be easier — these looks reflect five softer looks that work well with red lips.

  1. Neutrals with Urban Decay
  2. Soft Browns
  3. Slightly Smoky
  4. Barely There
  5. Soft Bronzes

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My question is not what eye to wear but what BLUSH? I'm always stumped about what color cheek to use with a red lip. I just never know what will look the best..

You could do something natural - like a tan/brown, or you could do a berry/plum.

Love them all. Love that Dragon! Too bad I found it too bright when I tried it on.

Thanks for these, Christine! I always do a more neutral eye, or TRY TOO, and it ends up coming out too dark. These are great!!!

Do you have a section to search this blog? I see above it says search google, but I wanted to limit my search to only your blog. I actually always wear a nude lip and wanted to search and see if you had any posts similar to this. Kristine P.S. I love that you can wear any lip color. I can't wear red. It's the weirdest thing. I've tried to find a red for years but it doesn't compliment my face the way a nude does. + trust me, I've tried every color. I work at Sephora. Haha.

We use Google to power our search, so you will only search the blog when you use the search field! Thank you! :)

Great idea :D All beautiful! Is it just me or do your eyes look leopard-print-y? They're gorgeous x

im def. gonna try the fourth one Barely There!! its looks sooooo pretty

love them!! u r gorgeous!! :)

I love a strong winged liner and neutral eye with my strong lips ^_^ I'm really digging your Soft Bronzes look =D