Reddy or not for hottest new look
We’re seeing red when it comes to makeup. Yes, one of the year’s top trending looks so far sees lips, eyes and cheeks hotting up in various shades of crimson.
Stemming from the high fashion runways, it’s a social media hit, with the hashtag #redlips garnering over 378,000 videos on TikTok.
And Simone Otis, make-up artist for 19/99 Beauty, can’t get enough.
“A pop of red suits all skin tones and offers a bold statement without being overly complicated, making it accessible for make-up enthusiasts of all levels,” she said.
Here’s how to hot things up…
THE EYES HAVE IT
“Try a red eyeliner, or a wash of burgundy over the eyelids. Swap black or brown eyeshadow for a bronze with a red undertone,” said Simone.
Try:
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara in Burgundy Haze, £12.99 (Boots), is a subtle way to play with the red trend and a fun alternative to your regular black lashes. Urban Decay naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette, £40 (John Lewis), contains a plethora of fiery shadow shades you can try out.
CHEEK POP
“Red on the cheeks is a great way that you can give life to the face – try a cream cheek colour that you can dab on and build the colour,” said Simone.
Try:
Victoria Beckham Cheeky Posh in Fever, £39 (victoriabeckham beauty.com), is a buildable, blendable cream blush that effortlessly adds a flush of rouge to the complexion (eyes and lips too). Refy Cream Blush in
Cherry, £14 (refybeauty.com), is a deep red, which looks great on darker skin tones. Press on to the apples of your cheeks for a pop of colour.
KISS KISS
“Try a clay red or sheer dark wine shade to mix up your usual go-to colour. A true and bright red worn with an otherwise bare face looks fab,” said Simone. Try: Ruby Hammer Lip Serum Balm in Red, £18 (rubyhammer.com), is a hybrid of skincare and make-up, leaving lips (and eyes and cheeks) washed with colour and moisturised. Merit Signature Lip Matte in Vermillion, £28 (meritbeauty.com), is a warm red with a modern, softly blurred finish.