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No matter what the season, a classic red lip is always guaranteed to turn heads.

There’s nothing like a slick of vibrant lip colour to bolster confidence, and classic red is always guaranteed to turn heads.

Any lipstick lover knows that there’s nothing quite like a slick of vibrant lip colour to bolster confidence. And when it comes to choosing a colour, it’s hard to go past a classic red. Although red can be a little intimidating if you’re new to the colour, it’s actually an incredibly easy-to-wear shade that flatters all skin tones. To find the perfect shade of red, it’s best to head to your favourite beauty counter sans make-up so you can select a hue that truly flatters your skin. Let the natural colour of your lips guide you: if you have lips with a bluish undertone, opt for a deeper red; those with orange undertones will be better suited to a brighter red. If you’re opting for a head-turning shade of lip colour, be it fire-engine red or a rich merlot hue, it pays to pare the rest of your beauty look right back. Keep skin healthy and radiant with a thorough skincare routine and a luminosity-enhancing tinted moisturiser or lightweight foundation. Add a touch of colour to your complexion with a hint of blush. Coat your lashes in lash-lengthening mascara and let your loud lip colour steal the show. Remember, wearing red lipstick isn’t fuss free: the colour does require regular touch-ups throughout the day. So keep your lipstick and a mirror in your handbag to reapply as needed.

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