Three things I learned from wearing red lipstick every day for a full year (well, I tried to, at least).
Wearing red lipstick does make you more visible.
The correct terminology to use here is probably "noticeable", but for a shy girl like me, you definitely feel visible. I mean, let's be honest: you can't hide when you're sporting a bright, bold colour on your lips. People point it out sometimes and those who don't see you often may just say, "You're wearing more makeup than usual!" as though wearing lipstick is the same as slapping on three coats of foundation.
[Cue eye roll]
Wearing red lipstick teaches you how to properly apply lipstick.
When you commit to wearing red lipstick every day for a full year, you need to learn how to properly apply it. That means that I learned the importance of investing in lip liner and actually used it. I learned how to apply lipstick so that it was long-lasting, so that the colour was bright, so that it was as bold as I was pretending to feel. (I only half-kid.) I also learned how many coats to apply, where to apply it, and how to properly set my lipstick using powder. In short, I am a lipstick guru now.
Wearing red lipstick is empowering.
Every time I wore red lipstick, I felt as though my words couldn't be ignored. It was like a mini rebellion for me because the mere act of wearing the bold lip colour was like I was underlining every word, highlighting every thought, and putting emphasis on my opinions. People paid attention when I wore red lipstick; I couldn't be ignored. And having all that attention on me may have been daunting at first, but I soon grew to appreciate how empowered I felt.
The correct terminology to use here is probably "noticeable", but for a shy girl like me, you definitely feel visible. I mean, let's be honest: you can't hide when you're sporting a bright, bold colour on your lips. People point it out sometimes and those who don't see you often may just say, "You're wearing more makeup than usual!" as though wearing lipstick is the same as slapping on three coats of foundation.
[Cue eye roll]
Wearing red lipstick teaches you how to properly apply lipstick.
When you commit to wearing red lipstick every day for a full year, you need to learn how to properly apply it. That means that I learned the importance of investing in lip liner and actually used it. I learned how to apply lipstick so that it was long-lasting, so that the colour was bright, so that it was as bold as I was pretending to feel. (I only half-kid.) I also learned how many coats to apply, where to apply it, and how to properly set my lipstick using powder. In short, I am a lipstick guru now.
Wearing red lipstick is empowering.
Every time I wore red lipstick, I felt as though my words couldn't be ignored. It was like a mini rebellion for me because the mere act of wearing the bold lip colour was like I was underlining every word, highlighting every thought, and putting emphasis on my opinions. People paid attention when I wore red lipstick; I couldn't be ignored. And having all that attention on me may have been daunting at first, but I soon grew to appreciate how empowered I felt.
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