Makeup artist shares the best way to get 'polished and flawless' red lips - 'Quick, easy, works like a charm'

The expert's tips will help you get flawless red lips

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Lewis Henderson

By Lewis Henderson


Published: 10/12/2024

- 21:52

Achieving the perfect red lips is more than just swiping on a bold lipstick

In the build-up to the festive season, there has been a 192 per cent increase in online searches for "red lipstick makeup".

Achieving the perfect look of red lips requires excellent technique, precision and confidence in knowing what you are doing.


Makeup artist and winner of this year's TV show Glow Up, Shania Parris shared her method to achieve the best red lips.

Shania said her method is "quick, easy, and works like a charm!"

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The method will give a polished and flawless look

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To begin with, Shania said: "I always start by lining the outer corners of my lips with a lip liner, making sure to follow my natural lip line.

"For the top lip, which can be a bit trickier, I draw a V-shape on my cupid’s bow first. Then, I drag the liner down from the V to meet the outer corners, creating a clean and precise outline.

"This method makes it easier to get a polished, flawless look."

Her expert tip is: "I like to use smaller strokes because doing it bit by bit will allow you to have a lot more precision when you are lining your lips."

It is important to take time to make sure you are accurate when lining your lips.

The expert's method can be quick but it is key to get a solid lining before adding lipstick.

Shania said: "Once I’ve primed and filled in my entire lips with the lip liner, I use a matte lipstick, and swipe it evenly across my lips.

"To make sure my lipstick stays put and does not end up on my teeth, I use a simple trick; I place one of my fingers between my lips, purse them together, and then pull my finger out.

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Red lipstick has increased in online searches

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"This removes any excess lipstick from the inner part of my lips that might transfer to my teeth."

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