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How to choose the right chic red lipstick for the summer

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PHOTO: Gallo images/ Getty images
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Combined with your usual heavy make-up red lipstick can make you look clownish, but by toning down on the rest you’ll get the desired look – in this case less is more. 

Red lipsticks come in many shades, textures, and types. Here are a few tips on how to choose the right lipstick for you:

Cheap red matte lipstick tends to flake and the gloss comes off easily. Make sure you invest in a good quality lipstick from a well-established brand
If you want your lips to look thinner, use lipstick with a matte finish. For help making your lips look fuller and plumper use darker shades
Do not match your lip colour too closely with your clothing as it will be overwhelming
Lipstick doesn’t always last as long as you want it to – certainly not the whole day. Try a long-lasting lip stain – it’ll last longer than a normal lipstick
Add that something extra to a plain outfit by wearing red lipstick. 

DRUM beauty editor Nthabiseng Makhokha’s Top 5 Lipstick Tips

Apply a light layer of lip balm before applying matte lipstick to prevent it from staining and drying out your lips

Worried about lipstick on your teeth? Remove it by running your tongue over your teeth a few times
Dust translucent powder over your glossy lipstick to make it look matte
Wear a brighter shade of red lipstick during the day and then apply darker lip-liner over that later on for a night look
Avoid using a dark liner with light lipstick.

Must-have red lipsticks

Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Colour in Red Velvet, Clicks, R48,95 
Lips Long Lasting in Red Alert, Woolworths, R 150
M.A.C Snowball Lip Bag (lipstick, liner and gloss) in Red, M.A.C at Foschini, R800
Revlon Colorstay Overtime in Constantly Coral, R 229, Woolworths

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