Once you know your perfect red lipstick shade and how to apply it correctly, it's time to think about the rest of your face. Pairing your red lip with the right makeup is crucial, especially if you want to keep your look modern and fresh. Rebecca Butterworth, a Senior Artist with MAC, sat down with Byrdie to talk about the best ways to pair makeup with a red lip, and our entire outlook on beauty has been changed forever.
As Butterworth said, "red lips are all about context," so you should always keep your complexion looking as "raw and real as possible to offset the perfection of a red lip." While pairing a red lip with too much foundation and bronzer can look costume-like, letting "every single one of your freckles show through" creates a beautiful contrast between the lipstick shade and your natural beauty. Plus, this strategy also ensures that you can wear red lipstick throughout your day-to-day life, whether headed out to the office or to brunch on the weekend.
When it comes to eyes, Butterworth also shared that the "best way to keep it modern" is actually ditching mascara, simply curling your eyelashes and applying a glossy balm on your eyelids instead. Alternatively, if you're swiping on your favorite red lipstick for a night out, go for a rose-based, metallic bronze shadow, or a graphic, in-your-face, black cat-eye (via L'Officiel).
