3 Steps And One Product For The Perfect Matte Red Lips

I did a tutorial last week on holiday makeup in which I said I thought the look was be even better with a matte red lip as opposed to the glossy cranberry lip I featured. So I decided to look around for the best products to use to be able to do so. I was worried the look might be too labor intense to ever actually wear but what I found was surprisingly easy!

The Steps:
1. Prep: This time of year can be harsh on your lips, and since the look is so matte, dry lips can really ruin it. To avoid looking chapped, you want to prep your lips. Start by doing a soft scrub either with a honey/brown sugar mixture or by making tiny circles with your toothbrush. Next apply a coat of lip balm, something with a healing agent if your lips are really bad.

2. Line: Start by lining your lips, following the natural shape of your lips.

3. Fill: After lining your lip, use the same pencil to fill them in. Blot gently to blend the color. If you need to moisten your lips throughout the day or night, apply a dab of clear lip gloss or balm in the middle of your bottom lip then blot gently, this will restore moisture without ruining the look.

The great thing about this product, beside the price, is that it's waterproof so you won't have to reapply throughout the night. This sangria shade is a lovely deep red and perfect for the holidays.

Have you ever used lip liner as a lipstick? What do you think of matte red lips?