Ode to Kisses and Lipstick: How Red Lips Can Change Your Day and Life

6 July, a day when the world officially takes a bow before kissing. And we'd like to add that a kiss without lipstick is like prosecco without bubbles. Like lunch without dessert. Like summer without ice cream. Why should we settle for less?

Lipstick is not just makeup. Lipstick is about attitude. It's a small coloured roller with the superpower to change your expression, mood and even your posture. It can get you out of bed even when you don't feel like it. It can calm you down when you are panicking. It can give you a face that is unforgettable, even on days when you would rather not see yourself in the mirror.

Now imagine kissing someone with this invincible helper. Not just any kiss. One that can withstand anything. Morning coffee, spontaneous hugs, and even the most passionate moments on the dance floor. Lipstick that doesn't disappear after the first touch, but leaves a mark that says: ‘I was here.’

Kisses and lipstick – a beautiful (im)perfect combination. Always together, never without complications. Lipstick wants to stay in place. A kiss in the same place gets a little boring. You want both. The stability of lipstick and the sparkle of a kiss. A dramatic matte finish and a gentle imprint on the cheek. Let the pigment stay put, but let it know when to let go. (Yes, we're still talking about lipstick. Probably.)

Kissing: Lesson 1

You've found the perfect shade. You've contoured. Filled, powdered, set. Got that heavenly feeling. And suddenly you hear: "You smell lovely…" and that someone leans in. At that very moment, the battle between heart and aesthetics begins. And the winner is… the kiss. Every time. Because true love is when the other person doesn't mind looking like the victim of a crimson attack.

Because you know what? A real kiss with lipstick isn't about perfection. It's about courage, about letting colour and feelings blend into one irresistible moment. And what remains on your lips is just the icing on the cake of this magical moment.

Fortunately, lipsticks exist nowadays that can overcome (almost) anything. They last longer than your ex, are richer than chocolate cake, and hydrate in a way that a lip balm would be proud of. Kissing with lipstick is not impossible anymore. It's like balancing on cobblestones in stiletto heels. You just need experience, practice, and ideally a primer.

If someone asks why they have a red mark on their neck, just say: "That's love. Ruby red version."On World Kiss Day you deserve both: a lipstick and a kiss. More than one if you fancy.

So put on your favourite song, grab your lipstick that gives you superpowers, and kiss yourself. Your friends. Your dog. Your partner. Your cat. The mirror. Life. Because kissing is great. But kissing with lipstick? That's the real way to live.

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