Red lipstick looks silly on me...yet looks nice on all the celebs like scarlet johanson?

i really wanted to wear red lipstick on valentines day . was going to keep the rest of my face bare but i tired it for the first tiem today as a 'pre-run' and i look so silly in it..just doesnt seem to suit me..anyone else have this prob? what to do? is it just cos i aint use to wearing such a bright shade of lipstick perhaps?Red lipstick looks silly on me...yet looks nice on all the celebs like scarlet johanson?
maybe your just not use to it..or the colors wrong for you. try toning it down with soem pink lipgloss and experiment. everyone can wear red but some ppl cant wear pillar box red.Red lipstick looks silly on me...yet looks nice on all the celebs like scarlet johanson?
Its the shade. Since people have different skin tones you will also need different shades of red just for that purpose. You dont have the right shade. Go to the counter and try some on. Red looks smashing on everyone....its just about finding which red. Good luck!!!
it definitely has a lot to do with your skin tones as well as your features. I've gone to professional counters and asked their advice and still what they offer me as my ';perfect'; shade of red does nothing for me. Usually they end up going with plum shades which no longer has the same ';RED LIPSTICK'; affect it does on other people. I've found that I look far better playing up a good smokey eye and keeping my lips in a nice neutral glossy nude tone. It works wonders :)
It is probably just the shade of red that you picked out. Go to one of the department stores that have samples you can try and see if you find one that looks good on you. I have the same problem but I can wear one that is called Salsa.
You haven't got the right shade for your complexion. There will be a red out there for you, i'd suggest going to a good beauty counter and seeing what the proffesionals say would suit you. If you don't want to spend a lot of money get there advice and then buy a cheaper version from Superdrug etc.


Love the idea of red lips on Valentine's Day!
there is a red for everyone you have to figure out what under tone it has bluey ones for paler complexions and orange for warmer complexions, dita von tease is very pale and always wears red lippy
it depends on the colour of your skin...different skin colours will need different shades of red...try choosing darker reds or lighter reds...depending on the colour of your skin..and also try wearing a little make up too....otherwise your lips will look to drastic..add some light pink blusher to your cheeks and a really light eye shadow so you can bearly tell...it will make a big difference!
Go for a pinker red or a brownish red then.





Not all colours suit all skin tones %26amp; hair colours.





Go to the Clarins or Chanel (or any major decent brand) counter in a department store and ask to try some ';Reds'; . The cosmetic consultant should be able to pick you some flattering tones out by looking at you. Then once you find the one that suits.. wander over to the cheapo stuff, Rimmel etc and get one that is a close match to what you have been recommended.





OR if you are feeling really flush, buy the Chanel lipstick. You won't be disappointed.
It only looks good on pale people with plump tips, try pinks instead.
I think it is because maybe the red lipstick doesn't match your skin tone...Scarlet has a skin tone that would be suitable for a red lipstick...i have the same problem..but personally i try more of darker colors...close to subtle browns...but ofcourse it depends on ur skin tone!
First figure out what your ';undertone'; is yellow,red,sometimes green or blue...and your complexion,warm cool,or neutral.


Any Bobbi Brown makeup artist can help you determine this, and help you with the shade and application.
i`m the same, it always looks nice on others but clown-like on me!
i think it looks good on ppl with white/pale skin because of the contrast
there many color tones for the red so you go to the makeup store you buy from and try all the red tones on you and see which one suits you and which one you feel comfortable with because the red that suits scarlet may not suit you