Lips
"Et ma bouche, tu l'aimes ma bouche?" taken from Godard's film "Le Mépris", this line uttered by Bardot is so emblematic of the power of beautiful made-up lips that Chanel used this scene for its "Lover" lipstick.
It's impossible not to think of it when you paint your lips in a red as intense as the one Chanel offered at the time. Which is funny, considering that today's women tend to use lip gloss, lip balm or even a simple stroke of pencil to discreetly redefine the contour of the mouth.
But intense red, carmine or scarlet, the sensual, slightly retro lipstick, is still very popular. Even if it's more difficult to wear today, because women don't wear make-up like they used to, since they don't necessarily have the 30s injunction to sport vermilion lips; it's a shade that nevertheless remains a classic with a strong erotic connotation.
Yes, but not all mouths are made for this red, and yes, it's better to apply a pencil base, or even fix your make-up with a varnish. Of course, you need to moisturize your lips, as many major brands promise, but don't forget the occasional sugar (or honey) balm or gentle exfoliator...
There's no shortage of alternatives for a perfect mouth, so let's get away from the matte stick and be daring! Don't be put off by lip gloss: it may surprise you, especially if you have asymmetrical lips!
Explore, because the possibilities, textures, effects and shades are incredibly diverse. And you just might find the perfect product...
It's impossible not to think of it when you paint your lips in a red as intense as the one Chanel offered at the time. Which is funny, considering that today's women tend to use lip gloss, lip balm or even a simple stroke of pencil to discreetly redefine the contour of the mouth.
But intense red, carmine or scarlet, the sensual, slightly retro lipstick, is still very popular. Even if it's more difficult to wear today, because women don't wear make-up like they used to, since they don't necessarily have the 30s injunction to sport vermilion lips; it's a shade that nevertheless remains a classic with a strong erotic connotation.
Yes, but not all mouths are made for this red, and yes, it's better to apply a pencil base, or even fix your make-up with a varnish. Of course, you need to moisturize your lips, as many major brands promise, but don't forget the occasional sugar (or honey) balm or gentle exfoliator...
There's no shortage of alternatives for a perfect mouth, so let's get away from the matte stick and be daring! Don't be put off by lip gloss: it may surprise you, especially if you have asymmetrical lips!
Explore, because the possibilities, textures, effects and shades are incredibly diverse. And you just might find the perfect product...
