How to Get That Power Pout

By Eva Pavithran .  

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   A scarlet pout screams bold and old Hollywood glamour. Not meant for the faint-hearted, for sure. So what kind of look should you go for? Take a look at three different looks and pick the power pout that suits you best.

Give me red
If you’ve secretly admired women who can carry off a high dose of colour, here’s the good news. You can sport the look too, as there’s a shade of red for every skin tone. Lakmé make-up expert Clint Fernandes zeroes in on the tint for you. So, make notes.
Light skin tones: “Bright reds veering towards pinks and magentas work really well on those with a radiant complexion,’’ says Clint. In fact, you can even pull off bright reds.
Wheatish skin tones: Deep/medium reds leaning towards burgundy.  Dusky skin tone: “Keep the reds dark and close to burgundy, as it highlights gorgeous dusky complexions,” he suggests.

The perfect ruby mouth
According to Clint, the best way is to begin with a lip pencil. “Outline your lips with a lip pencil. Keep the outline thick. Apply the red lip colour from the inside out without smudging or covering the lip line. Dab the lips with a tissue paper and reapply the lip colour. Add a hint of gloss in the centre to complete your look. Opt for a good quality long-wear lip colour, which will last for a few hours. Don’t go overboard with the lip gloss, as this causes the colour to bleed.”
Red alert!
Clint cautions that matching your lip colour to your outfit will be a major beauty/fashion faux pas. “It’s best to keep the rest of the look in deeper tones or monochromatic,” suggests Clint. Dark lipsticks stain your lips. “The best way to remove the colour is to first dab off the colour with a tissue. Use a couple of drops of lip colour/make-up remover on the lips and spread it out. After a couple of minutes, use a moist cotton ball to remove the colour. Repeat the process till the colour is completely off.”

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Pucker up for your date
Base: Use a moisturiser before applying a foundation. Go for a liquid foundation. Set it with a compact. Use a highlighter on the cheeks.
Eyes: “Keep your eyes minimal to balance a scarlet pout,” says Clint. “Use a touch of natural eyeshadow on the lids and line your eyes using a thin liner, close to the lash line. Finish off with mascara.”