Diving into red lip theory

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Saw the post on bMod’s ig here and it got me thinking.

Red lip theory makes sense in conceptual form, but my biggest skin challenges are redness and acne. Because of that, and because I gravitate toward barely there foundations (anything heavier tends to melt off and make things look worse), a red lip isn’t always the magic fix for me.

On days when my skin is flaring up, a bold red lip draws more attention to the unevenness and redness in my complexion, which makes me feel even more self conscious.

That said: when my skin is clear and glowing? That’s when I feel unstoppable in a red lip. The concept has additional appeal for someone like me with a pared down routine and likes to be out the door quickly. Also, let’s be real, I love the look of a glossy statement lip but only trust matte formulas not to budge.

Completely understand the appeal of the red lip theory and how swiping on a confident shade can make you feel put together, even on a bad day. For me, though, red lipstick isn’t my go to for skin struggles but is definitely a confidence amplifier when my base feels good. What does everyone think?

  • love it, red lip theory is real
  • does not help & makes it worse
  • love a statement lip only when skin is great
  • idk neither
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While I don’t normally gravitate towards a red lip often, if I choose to wear red then it’s normally for special occasions. Also, I tend to go for a matte finish that’s transferproof too!

Personally, when my skin is without blemish I am generally more confident (I’m working on embracing my flaws more, with or without makeup) but I do think that since the red is such a bold statement, there is a possible chance it can distract from everything else that’s going on, on the face. It’s also very important to know how to find the best shade of red for your complexion and undertone as many people still go in blind when choosing a red lipstick.

I agree with you that when you have clear skin, everything is possible lol. In today’s world, I do get excited when I see all skin types and conditions embraced, but more often than not, having clear skin in the beauty world is a huge advantage and can work in your favor.

I found these two TikTok videos below on this trend, and as a note, results will vary by person!