With national proclaim-your-love day around the corner, you're probably already thinking about the perfect makeup look for your romantic Valentine's date. We all know that a red or pink lip is essential for a hot date, but finding the exact shade of red or pink that looks best on you can be stressful. Do you opt for the bright Marilyn Monroe red, a more subdued nude pink or go for a Barbie-inspired hot pink? Too. Many. Choices. To make your trip to the makeup counter full of fun instead of panic, we spoke with Gillian Okopny, NARS National Lead Artist, on how to choose the perfect pink and red lipstick shade just for you. With these six lipstick commandments, we promise you'll have a full red and pink lipstick wardrobe rotation in no time!
Tip #6: Try a universal red or pink
Francois Nars believes that there are no rules with makeup! says Okopny, so always remember to have fun. There are some universally flattering shades of red and pink out there. Okopny’s favourites from NARS are the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella that adds an elegant pop of colour to any woman’s look and NARS Rosecliff, the perfect pink shade from the spring collection that complements every eye colour.
Try it: NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella, $33 and NARS Lipstick in Rosecliff, $35
