Here, a guide to applying lipstick like a professional ... ranging from brick red to orchid purple — goes on like a gloss at first, as does Violette’s Petal Bouche Matte ($28), whose final ...

To ensure longevity of your lipstick and prevent transfer (onto your teeth and others…), Tilbury has two key tips. “A great trick, especially after applying red lipstick, is to take a tissue ...

“When it comes to application, there are multiple ways to wear lipstick,” says Abdallaoui ... Old Hollywood glamour with a classic red or making a modern statement with a vibrant purple ...

But regardless of how well you prep and apply your lipstick, or even what type of lipstick you use, Marchevsky says to expect touch-ups. "Red lipstick will always need maintenance," she stresses.

It's highly pigmented with a semi-matte finish, too. Many makeup artists will tell you to use a lip brush to apply red lipstick for extra care, but I think we can all be trusted to apply straight ...

Using a flat lip brush, apply the red lipstick carefully over the initial pencil layer before filling in the rest. Step 4: Spot treat. To fine-tune your lip shape or fix any lip color mishaps ...

Apply a second coat of lipstick. Apply micellar water to a Q-tip and clean up around the edges of your lips, if needed. A red lip can communicate “strength, confidence and power,” says Niesen.

Choosing the right red lipstick for the festive season can be ... smudging and can make your lips look fuller. To properly apply a lip liner, mark an X on your cupid's bow to create definition ...

By Vanessa Friedman Ever since Jenna Lyons has been on “The Real Housewives of New York,” I have found myself wearing red lipstick to work. But what about job interviews? What about work parties?