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Why do you put lipstick under your eyes?

Smearing red lipstick under your eyes is actually a super popular makeup application hack — and for good reason. That “good reason” is based entirely in color theory. Since red cancels out green, blue and purple tones, makeup lovers turn to red lipstick as an under eye color corrector before concealer.

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Our team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Red lipstick is a staple in any makeup collection. But forget merely applying the classic shade to your pout. Smearing red lipstick under your eyes is actually a super popular makeup application hack — and for good reason.

That “good reason” is based entirely in color theory. Since red cancels out green, blue and purple tones, makeup lovers turn to red lipstick as an under eye color corrector before concealer. It’s flawless in artistic theory, but does it truly work in practice?

In the newest episode of Pretty Beautiful, In The Know producer Lisa Azcona tries concealing her dark circles with red lipstick, inspired after the hack recently went viral on TikTok. This particular makeup application, however, has captured internet interest for years, with many crediting drag queens for originating and popularizing the technique. To execute this genius hack, Lisa first smears the red lipstick under her eyes — as Lisa says, a creamy red lipstick with pretty neutral undertones often works best. Then, she goes in with a beauty sponge to blend out the lipstick as you would normal concealer. Next, she adds her favorite concealers on top, blending as normal. Lisa uses a creamy concealer first, then adds a heavier concealer on top to completely cover any lingering red tones. Finally, she seals it all in with a translucent powder.

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“At first, I was a little bit worried that the red lipstick would be too pigmented — and I also went a little bit overboard with how much I applied to my face,” Lisa says in the video. “But that didn’t seem to be a problem. I was able to cover it up nicely, which is great. Now you can’t even tell that I used red lipstick under my concealer.”

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The final verdict? “It definitely got the job done, and it’s a useful way to repurpose your red lipstick,” Lisa says.

After all, drag queens never lie.

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What is black lipstick for?

“A black lip creates emotion and a reaction,” says Alexander, adding that darker lipsticks can work on any skin tone. “If you have a darker skin tone, then it definitely sits easier,” she says.

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Apply With Precision, and the Right Tool

No matter the shade, paint it on with a fine-tipped lip brush for a precise finish. Fix any smudges with a Q-tip dipped in micellar water, which is oil-free and won’t destroy the rest of your lip, says Komarovski. “Then, I hold a tissue over my lips and dust with translucent powder — this sets everything in place and takes off that top layer of moisture that can make color travel.”

Brighten up the Rest of Your Face

“Definitely keep the rest of the face perfected but in a minimal way,” says Alexander. “Use illuminating moisturizers to bring back the natural glow in skin — and foundation and concealer where needed.” Finish with a flick of mascara, and that’s it. Or, for a subtle festive touch, add a sheer wash of gold shadow over the lids, says Komarovski: “It’s fresh and effortless.”

Revive Your Lip Later on

If applied correctly, your black lipstick might not require much upkeep beyond a pat of clear gloss to refresh things, says Komarovski, who recently wore a dark cherry stain to a party and claims it stayed on all night. “I did the translucent powder trick,” she says.

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