Bold, dimensional red lips are the trend this season; ladies looking to add a touch of mature, elegant, and sexy femininity shouldn't miss out. Red is the essential choice; opt for a moisturizing formula to keep lips hydrated and supple, alleviating autumn dryness while ensuring a lustrous, well-defined look. When lips are saturated with vivid shades of red, defining the lip line helps sculpt a dimensional shape, achieving a finish that is glamorous, hydrating, and long-lasting.

Dimensional, Alluring Lips
Lightly trace the peaks of the upper or lower lip with a lip liner, then fill in both lips with a raspberry-red lipstick.
Apply a coat of hot pink lip gloss.
Dab a little golden-orange gloss onto the center of the lips.
Alternatively, use a lipstick containing shimmering micro-particles; a thin layer allows light to refract, creating a full, dimensional effect.

Sexy, Alluring Lips
After applying lipstick, use a concealer brush to gently define the corners of the mouth and the outer edges of the lower lip.
Re-apply lipstick to the center of the lower lip to accentuate its fullness.
Finally, apply a bright lip gloss vertically to the center of the lower lip to create a sexy, "post-kiss" pout.

Plump, Alluring Lips
First, outline the upper lip with a lip liner that matches your lipstick shade.
Then, apply lipsticks in two adjacent colors from the color wheel-keeping the upper lip lighter and the lower lip darker-to create a naturally defined, plump, and alluring look.

Red Lip Makeup
Achieving a vintage red lip look isn't always easy. In today's fast-paced world, everyone wants simple methods to instantly pull off that classic vintage style.
Defining the lip line: Outline the lips with a lip liner; you can choose a shade that matches your lipstick. Madonna's makeup artist, Gina Brooke, recommends using a nude-toned lip liner: "Don't just outline the lips; fill them in completely with a natural-colored liner to create a base for your lipstick." If you accidentally go outside the natural lip line, you can clean it up with concealer and loose powder. If you prefer a bolder look, try using a lip liner that is two shades darker than your lipstick.
Application: Fill in the area within the lip line with lipstick. Use a lip brush to apply the color, working from the corners of the mouth inward. For a soft, diffused effect, gently tap your lips with your fingertip.
Blending: Mix colors from a lipstick palette to create your own custom red shade, blot with a tissue to lighten the color, or add a touch of lip gloss for a shiny finish.

Lipstick Shelf Life
What is the typical shelf life of lipstick?
Generally three years; however, as with any beauty product, it is best to use it up relatively quickly once opened.
Regarding lip gloss, the expiration date printed on the packaging refers to its shelf life while unopened; once opened, it typically remains good for about another year.