This super 'lived-in' bare skin and red lip pairing is our new makeup obsession
Is there anything chicer than natural makeup with red lipstick?
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Love a natural makeup look but want to spice up your everyday routine a little? Well, this 'bare skin with a red lipstick' vibe is sweeping TikTok and it's the ultimate way to rock a statement lippie the au-natural way.
If you're already feeling apprehensive, we get it—'natural' and 'red lipstick' are often two terms that don't co-exist—but it seems the classic, beauty signature is making something of a comeback and when combined with pared-down, 'lived-in' skin...we can't explain it, it's just pure beauty magic.
So, prepare to enter your 'French Girl' makeup era, as we break down the latest minimalist makeup trend, with a twist...
What is the 'bare skin and red lip' look?
So, what does this 'bare skin and red lip' vibe entail? Well, it's pretty much exactly as it sounds. It sees beauty lovers pair their best non-comedogenic foundations, with a red lip and a hint of blush, for a signature but minimal look. We've also spied beauty lovers forgoing mascara, for a really bare look, but this is optional.
Much like with the 'Red Wine' makeup look, the more subtle base and eye makeup, make the red, statement lip way more wearable—especially for those who might not have tried such a bold look before.
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As we can see, it's very chic and sophisticated—and most importantly, low-maintenance. Plus it's super easy, as it's really just the bold lipstick, while the rest of the look is soft and low-key.
There's also an unfinished feel that we just love about this look, plus it's totally adjustable to your makeup preferences. If you prefer minimal coverage, you could opt for a skin tint or Glossier Futuredew-like product or even a tinted SPF (like Supergoop! Glow Screen). On the flipside, if you need more coverage—perhaps for a work day—you can of course choose a foundation and concealer combo but keep your eyes and brows more subtle.
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Personally, we can see this look being big for fall, especially since we already know that red dresses are set to be a trend this autumnal season. Just picture this blotted-out red lip look with a cream knit jumper and trench coat, jeans and your trusty Birkenstock Bostons...perfection.
How to do a natural makeup with a red lip look
As mentioned, recreating the look is quite straightforward. All you need to do is apply your favorite base products (whether that's a foundation or skin tint). Now, you can then either apply a little bit of mascara or just curl your lashes.
Keep the rest of your makeup very minimal, we'd suggest brow gel and a tiny bit of blush and a very dewy highlighter, which could be mistaken for your own skin's oils but you know, tactically placed.
Then tackle the red lip. What's great about this look is that the lip isn't supposed to look perfect, so you can either blot it out with your finger, for a blurred vibe or just apply your lipstick straight to your lips, forgoing lip liner. Then make sure you carry your chosen shade with you throughout the day and maybe a compact too, for when it comes time to reapply or to clean up any unwanted smudging and bleed-out around your mouth, as red can be a tad unforgiving in that department.
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Naomi is a Lifestyle News Writer with the Women's Lifestyle team, where she covers everything from entertainment to fashion and beauty, as well as TikTok trends for Woman&Home, after previously writing for My Imperfect Life and GoodTo. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but lept into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing and earned her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ.
Before working for Future Publishing’s Lifestyle News team, she worked in the Ad production team. Here she wrote and designed adverts on all sorts of things, which then went into print magazines across all genres. Now, when she isn’t writing articles on celebs, fashion trends, or the newest shows on Netflix, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping.
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