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The Glamorous Red Lip Look

La bouche rouge The Glamorous look by Karim Rahman

Discover the secret to creating the perfect, glamorous red lips by renowned makeup artist Karim Rahman.

La bouche rouge fine leather lipstick cases lifestyle by Karim Rahman

I begin by preparing the lips, exfoliating them with the Scrub and hydrating them with the White Balm. It’s extremely important to do so in order to achieve the perfect bouche rouge.

Next, I focus on the eyes. I take the Khôl Noir eyeliner and apply it at the root of the upper and lower lashes, blending it in with the Blending Brush. Leave the color most dense at the lash line to truly define the eyes.

To follow, I use Les Ombres eyeshadow palette in Tage. Start by applying closest to the lash line to intensify the eye shape, then blend out over the lid using the Eyeshadow Brush to create a soft gradient effect.

La bouche rouge brushes styled by Karim Rahman

Next, I clean and set the brows with the Eyebrow Serum. After that, I curl the lashes, then apply the Sérum Noir mascara, really insisting at the lash base to add volume. Only use a light coat at the tips of the lashes to prevent them from losing their curl.

Then I tend to the complexion by applying La Terre Brune bronzer, which allows me to lightly sculpt the contours and create a sun-kissed glow.

La bouche rouge Pop Art Red styled by Karim Rahman

To finish off, I apply the Pop Art Red lipstick, using the tip of my fingers to further intensify the pigments and create the ideal shape, following the lips’ natural edges. It’s important to then use the Lip Brush to perfect the form, edges and Cupid’s bow.

Finally, I contour the lips with the Rouge Orange lip pencil. And voilà!

Karim Rahman. Steeped in the realm of perfumery from an early age, Karim Rahman approaches the world of beauty with the eye of an artist. Through his singular looks, the renowned makeup artist quickly drew the attention of the fashion realm’s most prominent names, leading him to collaborate with iconic photographers, magazines and brands.

La bouche rouge Karim Rahman

La bouche rouge stands for "red lips" in French but also for having a voice, striking a message.