A good red, according to Briceno, has to match the vibe you're going for and your skin tone. "For me, the best red is the one that works with the entire image, not just the complexion," he said.

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I promised that I’d get over my dog-darned phobia of being ridiculously camera shy, so to kick off this red-lipstick filled post, here’s me doing my best Gwen Stefani impression and working red lips ...