Not only does Taylor Swift captivate her audience with her voice and style, but she also leaves a distinctive mark whenever she appears in public with her iconic red lipstick. What’s the secret behind the American singer’s ability to maintain these proud, red lips?

Despite weather challenges and energetic performances, or even unexpected rain showers, Taylor Swift’s red lipstick remains resolute – Photo: Tatler Asia

In a recent article, Vogue magazine praised Taylor Swift’s ability to sustain her lipstick color throughout The Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift and her iconic lips Swift’s lipstick color is so distinctive that Pat McGrath, the legendary makeup artist who has worked with iconic figures like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, launched a product line called The ‘Taylor-Made’ Lip Kit, priced at $60 USD (approximately 1.5 million VND).

Prominent among them is McGrath’s LiquiLUST Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick in Elson 4, designed to ensure it doesn’t smudge or fade in any conditions. Vogue suggests that girls can add a light powder layer to help the lipstick last longer, especially in humid conditions like rain or drinking water.

Taylor Swift has indirectly defined the perfect shade of red lipstick, comprising precise, striking red tones that are long-lasting. Unlike many other lipstick colors, red lipstick gives girls a sense of prominence, pride, and confidence.

In an interview with People magazine, the singer once said: “Have I ever worn too much red lipstick, right? I think my face would look worse without red lipstick.”

Maintaining impressive red lips like Taylor Swift is not difficult – Photo 3. How to apply red lipstick to last long?

Choose the lipstick texture

Do you want your red lipstick to be bold or subtle, glossy or matte? Choose the lipstick texture that suits your preferences, outfits, and activities you will engage in.

Choose the red color that complements your skin tone

An ideal red color can make your skin appear brighter and your teeth look whiter. If you’re not sure which color suits you best, choose a shade of red darker than your natural lip color.

Lip care

Like the rest of your body’s skin, lips look best when they’re plump and smooth. With well-cared-for lips, you can create a smooth canvas with perfect color, regardless of the lipstick shade.

You can exfoliate to remove dry, flaky skin on your lips, then apply lip balm or moisturizing cream.

Red lipstick needs a base layer

Applying foundation to your lips will make the red color look more true. Then, add lip liner, using it together with foundation to keep the color from fading. This method also prevents the red lipstick from bleeding into lip wrinkles. Lip liner is also very good at keeping the color in place.

Blot and reapply lipstick

Apply the lipstick, then use a tissue to blot off excess lipstick, making the color look more even. Next, apply a second layer of lipstick to create the perfect red color.