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Red lippy is the easiest way to inject a little drama into our daytime look, and we all know no one does this better than our French neighbours. So, we’ve teamed up with Bourjois and Parisian beauty editor, Gabrielle Lafarge-Sterin, for a quick masterclass in the winter’s chicest shades.
In part one, we had a look at a few of the more classic shades, but in Part Deux, we’re going a little darker…
Red, Red Wine
Gabrielle recognises the power of a perfect pairing: “mixing and matching colours and textures is one of my favourite things… today I have added a deep matte red lip to dress up an otherwise undone look.” And just look at her outfit – we have serious suede envy!
Become a Bordeaux babe with burgundy lips. Rouge Edition Velvet in 08 Grand Cru is both sophisticated and sexy or, if semi matte is more your thing, then Rouge Edition 12HR in 45 Red-outable is THE go to shade.
Welcome to the Dark Side
As we learnt last time, a swipe of red makes light colours pop! This time, as Gabrielle notes, Allavana’s gorgeous blue eyes sparkle against the dark red lipstick. The contrast of a forest green snood completes this cosy winter look.
Exfoliate your lips and slick on two coats of Rouge Edition Velvet in 19 Jolie-De-Vin or Rouge Edition 12HR in 46 Burgund’it for a warming dark hue.
Pink Ladies
Let’s take it a shade lighter now with a touch of pink. “Sofia immediately stood out to me on the Parisian streets; [her] red lip is perfectly balanced by a brilliant brow,” Gabrielle observes.
Once your brow game is strong, you need a lippy to highlight your handy work! Rouge Edition 12HR in 34 Cherry My Cherrie will carry you from day to night, while Rouge Edition Velvet in 18 It’s Redding Men is the shade you’ll want to wear again and again.
Rouge Edition Velvet, £8.99, and Rouge Edition 12HR, £7.99, are available instore and online at Boots.com.