14 ideas for makeup with red lipstick, with looks to suit everyone

If you struggle with how to pair makeup with red lipstick, you're not alone. It can be intimidating to figure out how to balance that attention-commanding color. 

But don't let fear stray you away from red lipstick – there's a way of wearing it that'll suit everyone that's as out there, or as toned-down, as you like. "The nice thing about red lips is that you can let them do the talking," says makeup artist Ruby Hammer. "Think beautiful, naturally glowy skin, a hint of blush, brushed-up brows, and nothing on the eyes." She continues, "It’s totally about the look you want to achieve and when you’re wearing it – a red can look great with a smokey eye and heavy eyeliner but would be better suited to an evening event rather than day-to-day."

Global Senior Artist for MAC Cosmetics, Dominic Skinner prefers to take the minimal route. "The best thing about wearing a red lip is that everything else can be pared right back. A red lip with a fully loaded lash always looks chic whether you wear it with jeans and a t-shirt or your LBD." There are no real rules when it comes to any makeup look, but there are always fail-safe combinations that you can rely on. Click through find the ultimate inspiration for makeup with red lipstick.  

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By Rhiannon Derbyshire