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Drew Barrymore Shows Us How to Wear Bold Red Lips

Actress reveals tips for pulling off a crimson pout as part of her Tip Tuesdays video tutorial series

By Rose Curiel Mar 26, 2013 2:41 PMTags

Clueless about how to pull off a bold red lip?

Many can find the attention-grabbing look a bit intimidating, so Drew Barrymore, who recently launched her Flower Beauty cosmetics collection, is offering advice on how to pull off the sultry look off as part of her new Tip Tuesdays video tutorial series, and today she's exclusively sharing one of her go-to tricks with us!

Given the fact that Barrymore has sat in countless makeup chairs, she's armed with plenty insider secrets that might surprise you.

Case in point: In order to perfect a radiant red pout, Barrymore suggests focusing on the eyes rather than the lips.

"I like to put a little brightener in the corners of my eyes and it makes me feel more confident about wearing a deep, bold lip," she shares. "You'll see it a lot on the red carpet because it's a big makeup artist trick. It really, you know, makes a girl look awake and excited and it's a great tip that I've learned over the years."

Who knew?! Check out the video to find out exactly how to create a bright-eyed look that's the perfect complement to a ravishing red lips.