8 tips to wear dark lipstick

In intense red lips in shades of burgundy, plum or grape, allow the perfect combination of intensity and chic, provided you know it. It is relatively easy to change the style gothic woman fatal if you do not choose the right color or the right formula, and you do not know to apply your lipstick properly. 

"I always inspires me of the great female roles of film noir," says Nick Barose, the makeup artist who is not afraid to offer its customers the most famous dark shades. "They had a really glamorous look with their dark lips and they managed to stay very feminine." 

N. Barose shared with us his advice on how to wear dark lipstick (and the tones he recently offered to its customers), proving that it is not necessary to be intimidated by these shades. So get going and go the traditional lipstick to a more intense red lips to the holidays approach.

Go ahead and skip the traditional red lip red lips more intense the holidays approach. (Photo: Henry Leutwyler)

Keep luminous skin

"A pretty little naked, fresh and bright you will better complement this look," says N. Barose. Avoid looks mask style and opt for a liquid foundation bottom end.

Avoid matte formulas

"Regarding the shadows, it is best to avoid too dull or too opaque red because they quickly give a gothic air," says N. Barose. According to him, the dark formulas must have a minimum brightness so keep your matte lipstick for Halloween.

Krysten Ritter and beautiful dark lips at the premiere of Jessica Jones.(Photo: Getty)

For fair skin

N. Barose opted for a slightly bluish tone for Krysten Ritter, star of Jessica Jones, to avoid a contrast effect on her skin too red. Reproduce the look thanks to Lipstick Classic Cream Lipstick (Amethyst) Dolce &Gabbana.

The actress Brie Larson looks great with this red burgundy lips. (Photo: Getty)

For medium complexions

for medium complexions, such as the actress Brie Larson, it is advisable to opt for a creamy tone burgundy-plum. "It gives a sophisticated and chic look that I visualize a perfectly star of silent movies," says N. Barose, which used the Red D'Armani (204).

Lupita Nyong'o proves she knows wearing a dark lipstick. (Photo: Getty)

For darker skin

Follow the example of Lupita Nyong'o and opt for a dark shade but not too brown, because the color might melt into the skin. N. Barose thus suggests lipstick Color Design Lipstick (Bow & Arrow) Lancôme. 

Do not set too your lips

Do not do too much at the lip liner and dark lipstick. N. Barose advises carefully follow the shape of the lips instead of creating hard lines and exposed. "You have sharp edges without creating sternly so far," he says. Of course, you can always start by filling your lips with a pencil to your makeup takes longer.

Use a lip brush

Intensity is key when you apply a darker shade. N. Barose therefore suggests applying lipstick directly from the stick to take advantage of strong pigmentation in one application. Then clean the edges and homogenise the colour with a small lip brush. "I love the beveled lip brush Chanel. It allows to be accurate and reach difficult areas, "says N. Barose.

Add eyelashes and beautiful rosy

"Some sensitive items such as seductive eyelashes and cheeks pink eye will add a little sweetness to your face, avoiding you having too sternly," he explains he. As for the eyelashes, we recommend false eyelashes of Blooming Kiss Collection Lash for a natural look and voluminous and the lengthening mascara Eye Mascara Do to Eyeko.