Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Vanessa Elese shares her dos and don'ts for wearing brown lipstick.
A perfect pout always begins with a super moisturized foundation. There’s nothing worse in my book than crumbly lips concealed with caked-on lipstick. For a simple home remedy, mix equal parts white sugar with olive or coconut oil. Gently rub across your lips for 30 seconds, then pat gently with a napkin.
This statement speaks boldly by itself. If you feel the need to perfect the border of your lips, use a little of your matching concealer or foundation to crisp things up.
Whether you are ready for the full impact of the brown lipstick trend or not, a blot will do wonders for aiding in length of wear. It also offers trend-wary gals a taste of the color without the full coverage commitment. Skip the tissue and use your clean ring finger to blot, as using your finger alleviates the drying effect a tissue can have. And for those who want to embrace the trend in all its glory, re-apply after you blot for a richer color.
Still uncertain this is for you? Pop the center of your lips with your "go-to" comfort color to help ease the edge of the all-over brown pout. We all have the one quick grab-bag lipstick we love and know looks good. Consider adding it to the mix to help gently ease yourself into the trend.
Beware of orange- or yellow-toned browns, which can quickly go goth, instantly dulling your pearly whites. With any lipstick, especially browns, opt for blue/red tones within the color family. They perk up your skin tone and complement your smile. Burgundy is a great option worn matte or sheer, as it serves as the new red for the season and can easily be worn from day to night for a truly show-stopping look.