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# Smeared Lipstick Editorials
The Little Red Beauty Story Embraces Crimson-Colored Cosmetics

By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-11-08 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-red
References: [beautyscene.net](http://www.beautyscene.net/beauty-shoots/little-red-by-ron-goldstein-for-schon-magazine/) & [schonmagazine](http://schonmagazine.com/LittleRed)

Photographer Ron Goldstein captures the 'Little Red' beauty story for the latest issue of Schön! Magazine. Highlighting the season's crimson-hued cosmetic craze, this editorial features M4 Models face Sarah Baumann.

Sarah pulls off a deep red palette of [smeared lip color looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reserve-lip-color) along with bold eyeshadow applications that are a [holiday essential](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-trio-makeup-set) this coming season. The conceptual 'Little Red' image series for Schön! Magazine features a range of dramatic beauty looks that are courtesy of makeup artist Stefi Bazavan.

Bazavan uses a combination of products from the likes of [MAC Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross), Make Up Forever and Kryolan in the photoshoot and works alongside hair stylist Yankee Tsang to give Sarah a youthful and fresh-faced look that is accented with bold pops of red color hues.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 95% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Crimson-hued Cosmetic Craze:** Opportunity for beauty brands to create innovative products and collections centered around bold red shades.
- **Holiday Essential Looks:** Opportunity for beauty influencers and makeup artists to showcase and create tutorials for festive makeup looks featuring smudged red lipsticks and bold eyeshadows.
- **Youthful and Fresh-faced Beauty:** Opportunity for skincare brands to promote products and routines that enhance a youthful and radiant complexion, complementing bold makeup looks.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Beauty Cosmetics:** The beauty industry can develop new lines of red-hued cosmetic products and collaborate with makeup artists to create trendsetting looks.
- **Fashion Magazines:** Fashion publications can feature more editorials showcasing bold and unconventional beauty styles to inspire readers.
- **Skincare:** Skincare brands can promote their products that help maintain a fresh and glowing complexion, especially when paired with striking makeup trends.

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