And I got that red lip, classic, thing that you like. Here’s a beauty tip we know Taylor Swift swears by: the power of a red lip. But to wear it the French way, you want to make it subtler or more “lived-in,” as Kyle says.
“Start by priming your lips with a colorless base, like a clear lip balm, to hydrate them for a smooth application of lip color and to ensure blending is easy,” she explains. “Next, focus the application of your chosen red shade to the line where lips meet (when your mouth is closed), along the cupid's bow (peaks of upper lip) and down the center curve of the lower lip. Using your finger or a lip brush, work the color from the center of the lips out to the edges.”
One thing that always has me in a panic about lipstick is the unevenness of my application, but Kyle says it’s nothing to panic about. “The idea behind nailing this look lies in the imperfectly perfect. To finish, simply rub your lips together and then blot lightly with a tissue to remove any excess pigment. If you want to get a little more creative, blend an accent hue, like a pink or wine shade, into the center of the lips for extra dimension.”
