High heels, a red dress and the make-up to match! We understand if you’ve searched Google for the best red dress makeup. Choosing the right makeup to go with such a gorgeous outfit can be stressful. One misstep can transform your entire look from sensual to freak show. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wearing a red dress with elegance. Here are a few makeup tips for your red dress. Continue reading!
1. Nude Glow on Red
Because the red dress is a bright and eye-catching part of your look, you need to pick a focal point from the rest of your look. If you emphasize every single feature, you lose elegance and look ostentatious. One look that many celebrities have adopted alongside their red dresses on red carpets is the nude sheen. They don’t add beauty to your face, rather your entire skin serves as a focal point, giving off a sort of nude, tanned glow. For this look, apply a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation. Foundation robs your skin of a fresh and natural look. Apply glowing mineral powder to your face. For glowing cheeks, apply powder blush shimmer followed by bronzing powder to the apples instead of under the cheekbones. For your eyes, all you need is a natural matte eye shadow, a kohl pencil and black mascara. Use a sheer lip gloss or nude lipstick to complete the look.
2. Red on red for day and night
Wearing red lipstick with a red dress is a classic combination, but you have to be confident that you can pull it off. If you are preparing for a night party, you can go for this daring look. Start with a foundation base and apply a very light blush to the cheekbones. You can make up your eyes with bold eyeliner. Winged eyeliner and fluffy false lashes go well with this look. However, do not apply dark red eyeshadow, red highlighter and red eyeliner. Skip the shadow altogether, or try a natural, shimmering shadow if you like. Now, for your lipstick, wear the same red as your dress, or at least the same red and warmth. Any other red would conflict and ruin your look. Cover it with a shine.
During the day, you can tone down the look by replacing the gel liner with a soft brown pencil liner. Ditch the shimmery eyeshadow and apply pink powder blush. The lipstick should be red and resemble the dress.
3. Old school glamor look
Old school Hollywood glamor can be captured with a red dress and this makeup. First, apply concealer and foundation evenly to your face and blend well. Seal it with a translucent powder. For the eyes, use a cream eyeshadow in a natural shade that you rub over your eyelids. Then use the gel eyeliner to draw a defined line that begins thinly at the inner corner of the eye and ends thick and wing-shaped at the outer edge. Winging eyeliner is an art that cannot be mastered in a day. Practice a few times beforehand to perfect your technique. Finally, use mascara to add volume to your lashes. For your lips, this look calls for red. You can wear bold red lipsticks. If you are not sure, you can also use transparent red lip gloss or lip tint.
4. Smokey eyes
Although many are afraid of creating theatrical eyes because they might clash with a red dress, if you’re careful, smokey eyes pair really well with the drama of a red dress. The combination of smokey eyes and a red dress is very inviting, especially on night-time occasions. However, you must remember that your eyes are now the focus and therefore your face and lips must take a back seat. Therefore, apply a very thin layer of BB cream (a tinted moisturizer will do). A peachy pink glow on the cheeks would emphasize the bare face. Red bronzer is not necessary. But if foundation makes your face look pale, add some bronze powder for a healthy color. For the eyes, start with concealer on the lids to help the eyeshadow stick. Draw bold lines around your eyes with an eyeliner pencil. Use mascara to add volume to your lashes. Now draw the pencil lines with gel eyeliner nac h to get defined lines. Finally, apply metallic eyeshadow to your lids. Instead of a cream-based eyeshadow, opt for two layers of powder shadow. For your lips, a nude lipstick or lip gloss should do the trick.
5. Fun and flirty
You don’t always have to look stunning in a red dress. It can be worn in a casual and fun look. For this look, start with a tinted moisturizer. Apply a neutral eyeshadow to your eyes. Draw a thin line over your eyes with an eyeliner and blend it with your finger using the shadow. Your eye makeup has to be minimal, but you must have false eyelashes for this look. The affected doe-eye look is captured by voluminous eyelashes. Curl your false lashes and fill them in with mascara to detangle the clumps. Adorn your cheeks with some color on the cheekbones, but don’t highlight them. A tinted lip gloss is sufficient for your lips. You can also apply transparent, pink lipstick or shimmer.
6. Lips and Nails
Although you can opt for a red lipstick for a glamorous, classy look, it’s generally best to wear lighter shades that are closer to your natural shade. A tinted lip gloss is the best option to avoid color conflict. For your nails, don’t try to match the colors with your dress. A French manicure will suffice. If you wear nail polish, don’t go for red nail polish, opt for nude colors instead.
7. Hair
Keep it simple for your hair. Don’t go for tight curls or an elaborate hairstyle. Slightly curled tresses that fall to your shoulders perfectly frame your face without taking the focus away from your makeup.
8. Skin
A red dress can easily accentuate redness and other imperfections in your skin. So don’t hesitate to spend on a good base, such as a branded colour-correcting foundation, to help conceal blemishes. On the other hand, if you have clear skin, you don’t have to worry too much. A tinted moisturizer is all you need.
9. Mark eyes or lips, but never both
To look good in a color like red, the rule of thumb is to stay away from heavy makeup. They look overdone and cheap if you’re liberal with bold colors. On the other hand, not wearing makeup can leave you looking dull and washed out. So accentuate either your eyes or your lips for a classy, elegant look!
Infographic: The 3 most flattering makeup looks to pair with your red dress
Choosing the perfect makeup to complement your red outfit is fun but also challenging. If you’re planning on wearing a red dress to a party or wedding this season, try a look that suits your personality and makes a flawless impression. If you’re looking for ideas, look no further! In the infographic below, we have listed the three most flattering makeup ideas to pair with your gorgeous red dress. Look at her!
