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How to Pull Off Dark Lipstick This Fall

makeup-tips-how-to-pull-off-a-dark-lipstick-this-fallLet your lips do all the talking with the cornucopia of vampy lip colors Fall 2015 has to offer. Indeed, as nude, peach, and pink hues get swapped for burgundy, plum, and oxblood, many women are hesitant to venture to the dark side, as applying a bold color can be intimidating and at times even messy. The trick to wearing deep berries and reds, which are universally flattering shades, is to pair them with barely-there makeup. Read on for tips on how to pull off a dark lipstick in four steps.

Step 1: Prep the Skin

For this look, you want to keep your skin fresh and radiant. First, exfoliate to provide a clean base for your makeup to glide on smoothly. Follow with the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 (US $43; AED/SAR 158) for hydration and use your fingers to apply. To avoid looking too shiny, those with oily or combination skin should apply a primer underneath the moisturizer. To keep your makeup barely detectable, use a light concealer. We recommend the Dolce & Gabbana The Perfect Finish Concealer (US $40; AED/SAR 147) on the areas that really need coverage, and to minimize shadows underneath the eyes and around the nose.

Step 2: Highlight for a Natural Glow

To create a natural glow, mix the  Nars The Multiple in South Beach or Copacabana (US $39; AED/SAR 143) with a dime-sized amount of Nars Illuminator (US $30; AED/SAR 110) and massage the mixture onto the cheeks and temples with your fingers. Use a fan brush to whisk lightly on your brow bone and Cupid’s bow. Next, dust the Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder (US $25; AED/SAR 92) over your skin to set your makeup. For a healthy flush of color, dab the Nars Blush in Orgasm (US $30; AED/SAR 110) on the apples of your cheeks.

Step 3: Bright Eyes

Keep the eyes clean. Dust a light, neutral shadow, like the Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Blonde (US $24; AED/SAR 88), from your lash line up to your brow, as well as along your lower lash line. Finish off with two coats of the Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Instant Full Body Mascara (US $28; AED/SAR 103). Brush your brows and fill them in only if you need to.

Step 4: Perfect Your Pout

Ensure that your lips are soft and properly prepped by exfoliating your pout with a gentle scrub, like the Lush Bubble Gum Lip Scrub (US $10; AED/SAR 37), and hydrate with a lip primer or a lip balm. Since dark lip colors tend to bleed, make sure to line your lips with a lip liner that matches your lipstick, or, use a clear lip definer.  Opt for matte textures like the Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils (US $26; AED/SAR 96) for their long-wear power.

Glossy dark lipsticks, which add dimension and create the illusion of a plumper pout, can be worn for an evening soirée whereas matte textures are for daytime. To create a shimmery effect, swipe a clear lipgloss over your lipstick or opt for a dark lip lacquer that contains shine. We like the Esteé Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Shine Lipsticks (US $30; AED/SAR 110) and the Guerlain KissKiss Creamy Satin Finish Lipstick (US $37; AED/SAR 136). Due to the messy factor, dark lipsticks are best applied with a lip brush. If your lipstick requires cleaning up around the edges, use a little concealer around your lips for a sharp, precise line.

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