Who doesn't love crayon red lips? They are bright. They are powerful. They are sexy! Just about everyone can rock them. Choose a red with more blue or more orange depending on you skin tone. A matte red tends to look best on younger people. Glossy and satin reds look good on everyone and are especially good for us older people. Their sheen creates a flattering younger look. But applying bright red lipstick can be tricky. Reds don't always stay true to color. They may look amazing in the tube but when they are applied to the lips, the natural lip color shows through and muddies reds causing them to loose their vibrancy. For some people, reds change color on the lips. I tend to have this problem. The pH of the skin causes changes in the lipstick color. The pH can change other lipstick colors as well. Read more about pH and lipstick color changes Don't fret, friends! I have a few tips to help you get the perfect crayon red lipstick application and help the red retain it