7 Little Known Makeup Tips for Redheads ...

7 Little Known Makeup Tips for Redheads ...
By Heather • Apr 17, 2026 • MD

Being a redhead has a lot of perks, but do you know all of the makeup tips for redheads out there? I was a redhead for 10 years and I had such a hard time finding all of the makeup tips for redheads that really worked with my hair color! So girls, with that in mind, take a look at all of the makeup tips for redheads that really work and will bring out all of the red tones in your hair!

1. Pinky Lips

All you red-haired girls out there, don't be scared to add in a bit of pink to your lips! Pinky lips are very in this summer and even though your hair is red, pink is a color that will compliment that red hair! So girls, what's your favorite pink color to wear? For me, it's all about the hot pink!

2. Light Concealer under Your Eyes

Typically, if you are a natural redhead, you've got light toned skin, which means that you do not have to weigh it down with a lot of makeup. One makeup tip for redheads that a lot of people don't know is to use just a light concealer under your eyes, just to get rid of some of the baggage there and really brighten up your whole face!

3. Avoid Heavy Foundation

Always ladies, avoid any and all heavy foundation. This makeup tip for redheads can actually apply to any and all pale skinned girls – you don't want to ever weigh your skin down with heavy foundation. Just some tinted moisturizer or even some light and airy foundation will work best!

4. Tinted Moisturizer

See? Tinted moisturizer is actually one of the greatest makeup tips for redheads because it is so light but it still offers up the coverage that you are looking for. If you are a natural redhead, tinted moisturizer can even work to cover up your freckles if you wanted!

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5. Cat Eyes

When I was a redhead, one of my favorite makeup tips for redheads was the cat-eye eyeliner trick! I don't know why exactly, but cat eyes look fantastic with red hair – just look at Emma Stone! When she was a redhead, she looked fantastic in a classic cat eye!

6. Black Mascara

There is always a bit of argument whether or not black mascara goes with red hair, but I think that if you are going for a dramatic look or if you are looking to add a bit of flair to your eyes, black mascara works great! This makeup tip for redheads is all about personal preference!

7. Plum Shadows

Finally, ladies, the last makeup tip for redheads that we're going to talk about is plum shadows. Plum looks great with any eye color, but these colors also look great with red hair – give it a try!

Well all you red-haired girls, there are my top makeup tips for redheads! Do you have any other makeup tips for redheads to share? Sound off below!

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  • Amelia

    2014-10-25T15:05:01.994Z

    Redheads tend to have very light eyebrows..mine disappear. I use men's beard/mustache touchup to color my brows. It looks much more natural then a brow pencil. Use the beard/mustache dye--not the hair touch up. Works well and it takes years off your look.
  • Tina

    2022-03-14T08:22:50.604Z

    I like deep red lips with white skin & red hair. It's very 1940's. Leave the eyes light - wear brown mascara focus on the bright lips. Contrast against the white skin with a bright lip looks great. Tina
  • bubba

    2012-09-03T04:33:02.000Z

    so true about plum shadow!!! a lot of these are pretty universal, but i dont get why redhead's cant wear heavy foundation. if anything they need a higher spf than non-redheads.
  • Abbey

    2013-01-21T18:36:03.000Z

    @Heather Jensen how do i make one of these?
  • teeniejo

    2012-09-23T16:25:22.000Z

    Heather what makeup tips do you have for woman in their 40's to help with skin that has sun damage and dark spots on the face? I dont want to wear a lot of foundation but I'm trying to cover the brown spots and I have tried cover up with the foundation and it works some but not like I want. I know there are creams to fade the brown spots but when you cant wait on the creams and you want to hide the spots now...what do you do???
  • Kadija

    2013-01-21T23:25:07.000Z

    I have brownish red and is crazy how my face is illuminate just itself I had black brown hair and defenely I'm pro red hair ;)
  • Jamie

    2012-09-22T13:50:38.000Z

    Ok....the perfect red lip color for the fair skinned redhead is....???????
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