1. Wear darker foundation

擦深色的粉底

If you’re going to go bold with your lip color, you’ve got to have a complementary backdrop for your face.

如果你打算选择大胆的唇色，就必须相应的调暗面部的色调。

2. Don’t be afraid to blend different colors

大胆的混合不同的颜色

Do you like the look of red lipstick¹, but think it might be too loud for you? Simply take a lighter² hue³ like coral or mauve and blend it with that rose or burgundy you’ve been eyeing. The result will be a more muted tone that nearly anyone will be comfortable wearing.

是不是喜欢红色唇膏的颜色，又觉得这个颜色对你来说来过了？你只需要选择一只比较浅色的，比如珊瑚色或者紫红色，将这种浅色与你中意的玫瑰色或勃艮第酒红色混合起来。两者混合将会成为一种更低调的，几乎任何人都能自如驾驭的颜色。

3. Use it for the right occasion

选择合适的场合

While everyone loves red, luscious⁴ lips, the look isn’t appropriate for every social situation. you want everyone to be listening to your business proposal at that morning office meeting, not staring at your lips.

人人都爱艳红、甘美的双唇，尽管如此，不是任何场合都适合红唇的妆容。在办公室里开晨会时，你会希望人们注意听你的投资建议书，而不是盯着你的红唇。

4.Don’t overdo⁵ it

过犹不及

If you want to avoid all the lipstick smudges and stains, you can start by only applying a light coating to your lips. This is especially important for red lipstick since it’s easier to spot on teeth and collars.

如果你想避免唇膏留下的污迹和斑点，首先你可以只在唇上擦上浅浅的一层。红色的唇膏更容易在牙齿和衣领上留下污点，因而这一点尤其重要。

5. Use a lip liner

画上唇线

Using lipstick without a liner can lead to unnecessary smudging and streaking⁶, especially when you’re wearing a red tone.

擦唇膏不画唇线可能造成唇形不美观，出现污斑或污线等不好的情况，尤其是你擦红唇的时候。

6. Don’t go dark if you have thin lips

薄唇不要配重色

If your lips are on the thinner side, you might want to avoid deeper tones of red.

如果你的嘴唇属于比较薄的类型，也许你会想要避免较深的红色系色调。

7. Pair it with a bold outfit⁷

配上大胆的着装

When you’re putting on lipstick, it’s important to think about what you’ll be wearing. Your wardrobe choice should dictate⁸ the shade you select.

当你擦上唇膏的时候，应该想想你要穿什么样的着装。你在着装上的选择应该搭配你选择的唇色。

8. Don’t wear too much jewelry⁹ around your face

不要在面部周围佩戴过多的饰物

Red lips can act as much like accessories as diamond necklaces or pairs of hoop¹⁰ earrings¹¹. In fact, you should treat your lips like jewelry. Less is more.

红唇可以起到与钻石项链、耳环等饰物一样的作用。事实上，你应该把双唇看做珠宝。少即是多。

9. Find the right lipstick for you

找到适合自己的唇色

Deciding on a lipstick is a very personal experience. You may know that you’d like one that’s red, but the rest of your decisions should be based on your personal taste.

选择一只唇膏是一件非常个人化的事情。也许你清楚你想要一只红色系的唇膏，但是你应该根据自己个人的品味筛选其他唇膏颜色。

10. Don’t be afraid

不要胆怯

Wearing red lipstick is about more than just the color; it’s about the attitude. Be confident!

擦红唇不仅只是选择一种唇色；这还关乎你的生活态度。多点自信吧！