Julianne Hough regularly pulls off dark lipstick like a boss, and there are a few reasons why. Let me go over them with you.
Notice that...
1) The lipstick isn't matte. You don't often want to go too shiny with dark lipstick because it's so likely to run and end up looking like a big ol' bruise but on the flipside going matte is really really tricky. It can be pulled off, but it takes a LOT of foundation to blot out any trace of skin imperfections and one heck of a tough attitude. Going with a semi-gloss finish like this is the safer, middle-of-the-road choice.
2) Her lips are in good shape. If she had any dry patches, the color would look uneven. This is why a session with a good lip scrub and a lot of lip balm is necessary before dark-lip application.
And 3) Her brows have been filled in. Having a strong frame to your face balances the dark lipstick so your eyes don't hover on her mouth the whole time. Crucial.
Of course, it doesn't hurt the whole situation that she's incredibly cute. But I can't make you look like Julianne, I can just help you peek into her bag of tricks. Speaking of which, does seeing them in action make you feel more confident about reaching for dark lipstick? Or does it still seem to intimidating to you? Discuss.
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