Holiday Lip Color

Heading out to a holiday party? The easiest way to add a dose of Christmas cheer to your ensemble is with a Santa-worthy splash of red on your lips. “Everyone can pull off a red lip, it’s just a matter of finding the right red for you,” says Chad Hayduk, makeup artist and co-founder of Three Custom Color Specialists. The most universally flattering reds, according to Hayduk, are sheer reds that reveal the natural pigment of your lips. — Try Three Custom Color Specialists’ Ballet Russe Sheer Lipstick for a subtle look. For a bolder pout, choose a red that flatters your complexion. If you’re fair, look for blue-based reds such as Estee Lauder Rouge Volupte in Red Taboo ($34.00). Medium complexions can wear a broader range of reds, including true reds like ($6.99). If you have darker skin, opt for a brick red like Bobbi Brown’s Lip Color in Burnt Red ($22.00). For olive skin, choose yellow-based shades such as Lancome L’Absolu Rouge in Cherrywood Luxe ($29.00). Hayduk recommends keeping your skin tone in mind when selecting a red, as well. “If you’re warm, choose reds with fiery or golden tones. If you’re cool think of jewel tones and blue-based reds,” he says. To help give your red lips staying power that lasts all night long, apply a complementary liner to the entire lip before applying lipstick. Log onto www.threecustom.com for more tips on perfecting your pout.