What better way to look romantic for Valentine’s Day date than to wear the color of love on your lips?! mark’s Celebrity Makeup Artist Mai Quynh offers these tips to help your readers pick the right red.
According to Mai, “The darker your skin, the deeper red you can wear.“
- For lighter skin tones, Mai recommends using mark Kissink Lip Tintmarker in Red Siren as a base, then layering it with a lighter gloss to create a customized shade of red. Try mark Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Swank.
- For a bit darker complexion, Mai suggests applying mark Kissink Lip Tintmarker in Red Siren and then layering it with a darker red. For a striking red look, try the mark Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lipgloss in Blow Kisses.
- Not ready for a bold statement red lip? Mai recommends using a sheer gloss like mark Juice Gems in Raspberry or mark Glossblossom Hook Up Ripening Lip Tint . Both compliment any skin tone and add a subtle hue to lips.
Kissink in Red Siren $7: This marker style pen provides a semi-permanent, yet see-through lip stain that lasts for hours. Works wonders alone or combined with gloss.
Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine in Swank $6: This gloss instantly gives the illusion of fuller, smoother lips. Lightweight and non-sticky, it adds a hint of shimmer and a wash of color.
Glow Baby Glow in Blow Kisses $6: This high-shine, sheer coverage, “wet look” liquid lipgloss provides a comfortable, non-tacky finish and pretty wash of color.
Juice Gems in Raspberry $6.50: This sheer ‘n shiny, tinted lip gloss glides on to give lips a tasty squeeze of juicy color, real fruit extracts, and glimmerized shine.
Glossblossom Ripening Lip Tint $6.50: This unique lip gloss goes on clear and gradually develops into a customized perfect-pink lip tint.
All products available on mark’s website.
