How to wear bright lipstick this summer
Photo, Gabor Jurina. Hair and makeup, Daniela Klein.
Bold Lip | August 2014
Bold lips
Here’s your go-to look for summer: a soft, neutral face with a bright pop of lip colour. Pay special attention to your brows, and finish with a light coat of mascara.
Get the look
Top to bottom:
Joe Fresh Matte lipstick in Tigerlily, $6.
Maybelline New York Color Sensational Vivids lipstick in Vibrant Mandarin, $10.
Chanel Rouge Allure lipstick in Melodieuse, $40.
M.A.C lipstick in Relentlessly Red, $19.
Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick in Fire & Ice, $10.
Rimmel Lasting Finish New formula lipstick in Alarm, $6.
How to get the look: lips
For long-lasting colour, use a satin lipstick. Apply, blot with a tissue and apply again. Want a bold lip without the commitment? Try a bright gloss instead.
Try: Covergirl LipPerfection lipstick in Hot, $11. Dior Addict Gloss in Diablotine, $31.
How to get the look: lashes
For extra oomph, curl your lashes with a metal curler before applying mascara.
Try: Sephora Collection eyelash curler, $23.
How to get the look: brows
Fill in sparse brows with a brow pencil that matches, or is a bit lighter than, your natural hair colour.
Try: L’Oreal Super Liner Brow Artist brow pencil in Brunette, $12.
How to get the look: eyes
We all need a neutral palette in our makeup bag. Tones of beige, taupe and brown never lose their appeal and can easily be worked to create a classic smoky eye.
Try: Lise Watier Quatuor eyeshadow quartet in Les Mats, $33.
Watch our exclusive video: How to get the perfect red lip
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