Lip service
As Christian Dior’s resident creative and image director of make-up, Peter Philips is the only man we trust to give us the details on wearing the new Dior Rouge collection with confidence.
Lips have had a resurgence of late. Can you explain why? “Women are getting more and more comfortable with make-up, in all its forms, and there is a real desire to play and experiment with their looks. Matt lipsticks are usually considered to be more dramatic, more theatrical in the eyes of most women, and complicated to apply and wear. That’s why most have stayed away from it. Those obstacles seem to fade out, and I believe that’s why matt lipsticks are becoming more accepted.” Are there any rules in matching lip colours to skin tone? “Like everything in make-up, it’s best to try out shades and to check them out in different lights. The colour of your skin and teeth and the intensity of your natural lip colour will have an impact on finding the perfect shade.” The lips were incredibly bold at the autumn/winter ’16/’17 show. Can you tell us how you came to decide on the colour? “The idea behind the look was to make a bold but sophisticated statement. That’s why I created a look that’s focused on two makeup features in the face, the lips and the lashes. Big, fat spider lashes combined with dark glossy lips was a look that stands out and looks great on every girl who was in the show.” How can women ensure lipstick looks modern and cool? “I feel that a lipstick looks modern and cool when it’s part of a simple make-up look. If you do a bold lip, better to keep a low profile on your eye make-up and blush. Make sure your skin looks immaculate, healthy-looking and glowing at the right spots.”