The secret behind va-va-voom red lips that have a mesmerizing liquid patent shine is—you guessed it—choosing the right gloss. The most vibrant, glossy pouts will have an added hint of sparkle to ensure that light bounces off the contours of the mouth, which magnifies the lips twofold.
Makeup giant M.A.C Cosmetics has made it easy to get a haute pout with just a flick of its M.A.C Heirloom Mix Cremesheen Glass in Courting Chic (US $22; AED/SAR 80). A rich, ruby red gloss, this formula has miniature metallic gold flecks which give off a light-reflecting illusion. The nourishing formula glides onto the lips for an even coverage in just one stroke. The finish is brilliant and highly pigmented—not to mention it smells like candy apples. Red lips are notoriously high maintenance, but if you wish to make your pout your statement accessory this season, then let this gloss shine in the spotlight.