Model Heidi Klum recently made a splash when she was photographed wearing beautiful cherry red lipstick. What’s so special about this? Her two young daughters, ages 2 and 8, showed off the same vibrant shade.

While little girls often play with their mother’s makeup in order to learn about beauty, if you’re still unsure of how to rock this fabulous hue, you may feel like you need a lesson or two in beauty preparation. With a few of these tips, you’re sure to own this look during your next social gathering.

Before you apply something like smashbox – Be Legendary Lipstick Red Rage in stunning red, consider outlining your lips with a light pink or soft apricot lip pencil. The can add great definition to your lips and also prevent you from venturing outside the lines – a common mishap when applying this luscious shade.

You may want to dab a product like BABOR – Advanced Lip Base onto your pucker before you add any color or cosmetics, as this can ensure that your lips stay hydrated and retain lipstick longer. Once you have, keep your application within your liner and get ready to steal the show!