Red lipstick, stay on

A client asked me a question recently during a consultation.

"How do I make my red lipstick stay on long?"

Well, great question, simple answer. Layer it. Start by using a red pencil all over the mouth, after you've defined your lip outline, then colour it in (like how you colour in stuff when you were a child). Apply your lipstick over that and I guarantee it'll last longer and fade evenly. Because it will fade no matter what, and I don't like lipstick sealers, they are too drying. So this will ensure it fades and leaves some colour behind.

This was a model for a fashion show in New York. I know we used MAC lip pencil in Redd and Cherry, then covered with MAC lipstick in Russian Red. Other red lipsticks I like are NYX red, Revlon lipsticks in red (all shades, these are beautiful), Jordana matte red lipstick, NYX lip pencil in Hot Red and Zaron lip pencil in red is one of the best lip pencils I've ever used.

So, there you have it. Happy red lipstick day.