Glam Red Lip Makeup Looks With Red Apple Lipstick | Red Apple Lipstick
A red lip is a glamorous staple that never goes out of style. It instantly dresses up your makeup and makes even simple looks feel chic and confident for weddings, parties, date nights, and every special event.
In this guide, you will see how to pair red lipstick with glam eye looks, how to keep your base fresh, and which Red Apple Lipstick reds work for bold or soft glam. You will also find step by step eyeshadow ideas that make getting ready feel easy.
- Know exactly which eyeshadows pair beautifully with red lipstick.
- Stop feeling stuck about what goes with a red lip for glam nights.
- Feel more confident and polished when you plan your look.
- Look forward to events because your glam lip and eye combo is already decided.
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Why A Red Lip Is Perfect For Glam Looks
Glam makeup is all about intention. A red lip instantly becomes the star of the look and makes everything feel more special, even if the rest of your makeup is simple and neutral. It photographs beautifully, flatters many skin tones, and looks amazing in both soft glam and full smokey drama.
Red lipstick is also flexible. You can press it on as a sheer stain for a softer, romantic feel, or build it to full coverage for a bold statement. The key is choosing the right red and balancing your face and eye makeup so everything works together.
4 Gorgeous Red Apple Lipsticks For Any Glam Makeup Look
Here are some beautiful Red Apple Lipstick red lip colors that work perfectly with glam looks. There is something for everyone, whether you love a deep, classic red or a softer, beginner friendly red lip.
Rebel lipstick
Rebel is a gorgeous deep and sultry blue red shade that feels very retro and classic. It is rich and sophisticated without being too bright, which makes it perfect if you want a strong red lip that still feels wearable. The satin finish gives a healthy looking shine and you can blot once for a more matte effect.
Warm brown and gold eyeshadow paired with Rebel red lipstick
Bright classic red lipstick
Every glam wardrobe needs a bright, classic red that lights up your face. A lighter, slightly pink leaning red looks vivid and festive while still feeling timeless. Wear it full strength for a bold, attention grabbing lip or tap it on as a soft stain for daytime events and more casual glam.
Pair this type of red with simple neutral eyeshadow and a clean winged liner so the lip stays the focus. It is especially beautiful for holiday parties, weddings, and any time you want your smile to be the star.
Risqué! lipstick
Risqué! is a bright warm toned red with orange undertones. It is perfect if you have warm or neutral undertones and want a red that will not turn pink on you. Apply one light layer for a sheer, sunny red or build it up for a striking bold glam lip. Risqué looks stunning with warm browns and golden eyeshadows.
Warm browns and gold shimmer with Risqué red lipstick
Strawberry Lips lipstick
Strawberry Lips is a light, soft red that feels very chic and easy to wear. It can be worn sheer for a berry stained effect or layered for more depth. This is a perfect beginner red if you feel nervous about bold color and it pairs beautifully with both neutral eyes and deeper smokey looks.
Soft warm red Strawberry Lips with warm neutral eyeshadow
Face Makeup With A Red Lipstick
To keep your glam look balanced, think about how much coverage you really need on the skin. A medium coverage foundation is often enough and keeps your face looking fresh rather than heavy. You can lightly sculpt with bronzer or contour, but you do not have to do a strong contour for your look to feel glam.
Since the lips and eyes will be the focus, choose a softer, neutral blush that enhances rather than competes. Reds often look best with neutral, peachy, or soft pink blush that matches your skin tone.
- Lightly warm the face with Sundrop Bronzer instead of heavy contour for a softer sculpted look.
- Choose neutral blush shades like Coy for medium skin, Dolly for light skin, and Good Vibes for deep skin.
- Use Gotta Glow on any skin tone when you want a fresh, glowing flush.
If your eyeshadow is already bold, you may find that bronzer and a touch of highlighter is enough and you can skip blush entirely. The idea is to keep the cheeks supportive, not the star.
Eye Makeup To Pair With Red Lipstick Shades
When the lips are bright, the eyes usually look best in neutral tones. Warm or cool browns, golds, champagne, and bronze shades all look beautiful next to red lipstick. For more dramatic looks, you can use black and grey in smokey styles while still letting the lips stand out.
Create a simple glam eye look using three main eyeshadows:
- One light shimmery shade on the lid to highlight the eyes and make them pop.
- One medium matte shade in the crease and slightly above to create depth.
- One darker matte shade on the outer corner, blended into the crease for extra drama.
Add a winged liner if you like, or simply deepen the lash line with an eye pencil or dark eyeshadow and finish with mascara.
Create a smokey glam eye using matte shadows in three steps:
- Apply your darkest shadow all over the lid. This can be matte or a soft shimmer.
- Blend the edges with a medium shade through the crease.
- Use the lightest shade around the edges and toward the brow bone for a smooth transition.
For best results, start with primed lids. Apply a bit of Prime Time Eye Shadow Primer and a base color like Porcelain eyeshadow to even out lid tone and make blending easier.
Glam Red Lip Eye Look Tutorials
Use these step by step ideas as recipes you can repeat and adjust. Every look here pairs beautifully with Rebel for a deeper red, Risqué! for a warm bright red, or Strawberry Lips for softer glam.
Warm browns and gold eyeshadows
This combo gives that classic warm glam vibe that looks amazing with all three red lipsticks mentioned above.
- With a brush like the Crease and Blend Brush, apply Earth Girl in the crease and slightly above as your transition shade.
- Using the Wet/Dry Eye Brush, press Golden Ticket onto the lid for a bright golden sheen.
- Return to the Crease and Blend Brush and place Yes You Canyon on the outer corner and into the outer crease. Sweep the same shade along the lower lash line and blend.
Finish by lining your eyes with Cocoa or Black Eye Liner Pencil, or use Black Magic eyeshadow as a soft liner. Add a few coats of mascara.
Neutral brown eyeshadows
Neutral browns work with every red lipstick and every outfit. This look is perfect for weddings and events where you want glam that still feels understated.
- Apply Blondeshell in the crease using the Crease and Blend Brush. You can also use Earth Girl here.
- With the Wet/Dry Eye Brush, place Sand Castle on the lid for a soft, neutral sheen.
- Apply Tip Taupe on the outer corner and blend into the outer crease. Sweep it along the lower lash line.
Complete the look with winged liner or a softly deepened lash line and mascara. You can find a similar step by step breakdown in the Fall Makeup for Wedding Guests article.
Brown smokey eye
A brown smokey eye is dramatic but slightly softer than black, which makes it an amazing partner for a red lip.
- Using the Wet/Dry Eye Brush, apply Brownie Points all over the lid.
- With the Crease and Blend Brush, add Blondeshell in the crease to blend out the edges of Brownie Points.
- Blend everything further with Heirloom around the edges as a soft transition shade.
- Apply Brownie Points and Blondeshell along the lower lash line and blend.
For more detail on pairing smokey eyes with lipstick, see the simple smokey eye tutorial in this article.
Dark smokey eye
If you love ultra glam, combine a deeper smokey eye with a red lip and keep the skin and cheeks clean and simple.
- Apply Raven on the lid with the Wet/Dry Eye Brush.
- With the Crease and Blend Brush, blend Clean Slate into the crease to soften the edges of Raven.
- Use Taken for Granite to blend everything out toward the brow bone.
- Apply and blend Raven and Clean Slate along the lower lash line.
Finish the eyes with winged liner or a softly smudged pencil line and several coats of mascara.
Simple soft glam eye look
Soft glam eyes are perfect when you want the red lip to feel like the main statement but still have a polished eye.
- Apply Tip Taupe all over the lid.
- Blend the edges with Blondeshell for soft dimension.
- Line the eyes with your favorite winged liner and finish with a few coats of mascara.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makeup goes with red lips?
Red lips look best with balanced makeup. Keep skin fresh, choose neutral or brown based eyeshadows, and use a softer blush so the lip stays the focus. You can wear both simple and very glam eyes as long as the colors coordinate.
Can I wear a smokey eye with red lipstick?
Yes. Brown and charcoal smokey eyes look beautiful with red lipstick, especially when you keep the skin clean and cheeks subtle. Try a brown smokey eye with Strawberry Lips for softer glam or pair dark smokey eyes with Rebel for extra drama.
Which red lipstick is best for beginners?
If you are new to red lipstick, start with a softer shade like Strawberry Lips. You can wear it as a sheer tint by dabbing it on, then build more color as you get comfortable.
How do I keep my red lipstick looking neat all night?
Prep lips first, then apply in thin layers. You can outline with a steady hand or trace around the edge with a clean brush for a crisp line. Blot once and reapply a light layer to the center of your lips to refresh before photos.
