From Dita Von Teese to Angelina Jolie and the modern-day Marilyn Monroes, red lipstick has been the ultimate beauty buzz for leading ladies since the beginning of time. Well, nearly.
A powerful pout can transform your skin tone and brighten up your features in an instant. All you need is one swift swipe of succulent rouge for a just-been-bitten smile.
Alexa Chung wears hers with a disheveled 'do and flushed English rose cheeks, but you can also dress it up Hollywood glamour style a la Rita Ora.
From bright reds, creamy crimsons and fierce firecracker shades, there's a hue for every skin tone - be it porcelain, ivory, beige or olive.
The key to nailing this look comes down to confidence - so however you choose to wear your pout, just ensure you do it with attitude.
But first you might want to learn how to line your lips like a pro or prep your pout without any blotting blunders.
We've got the best tips in the business to get your red pout spot on. No bleeds, no feathering, no fuss.
Like the sound of that? Then best you get watching our must-see guide:
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