Red Lipsticks are confidence boosters. That I believe. But some go as far as to say that women who wear red lipsticks have better careers and success. Really?! I don't think so.
I'm somebody who used to have a red wallet because according to Feng Shui, red wallets attract money. I was in college and always broke, so I thought it was the best piece of information I'd ever heard and I believed in it until...I couldn't afford a bread pakora from the college canteen. Of course I didn't have enough money to begin with and I always had expensive taste, but still.
Anyways, here are my Favorite Red Lipsticks:
- Colorbar Velvet Matte Hot Hot Hot ~ So HOT!
- Revlon Colorburst True Red ~ Really a true red. Finish is awesome, but I don't like how wide the tip is. Not very easy to apply with.
- Make Up For Ever Moulin Rouge ~ The most pigmented of them all
- MAC Heartless (Venomous Villains Evil Queen) ~ I'm so glad I got this. It's superfabulous! Swatch below.
- Shu Uemura RD 165S ~ This has silver shimmer, and I heart it coz it makes my teeth look really white.
- MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Lauper ~ I realized this isn't really red, but it belongs in the family.
- The Balm Read My Lips Wanted ~ Has a pink undertone
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(L-R)- Colorbar Hot Hot Hot, Revlon Colorburst True Red, MUFE Moulin Rouge, MAC Heartless, Shu Uemura RD 165S, MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Lauper, The Balm Read My Lips-Wanted
I have done lip swatches of all of them (you can see list in Lipstick Drawer tab), except MAC Heartless....
*I don't know why the lipstick has those unattractive spots =\
Those are my favorite red lippies. Next on my wishlist are MAC Russian Red or Ruby Woo. For years I've been swatching them in stores, but I just can't decide which one to get. I also like Maybelline Color Sensational in Fatal Red & Very Cherry.
Which are your favorite red lipsticks? Do share.
Gorgeous collection Cynthia! I have Revlon colorburst Crimson and I love it. It is quite cool toned and I'm looking for a hot warm based red. Which one would you recommend? Based on swatches Colorbar HOT HOT HOT and Revlon CB True red seem like good options.
ReplyDeleteWoww you've a gorgeous collection of red lippies...I don't have many of red but my favorite is Mac Russian Red!!
ReplyDeletei wish i did have a favourite red but seriously have not found a red lipstick i loved :(
ReplyDeleteThat revlon one looks beautttiful! My favourite was my red chanel but it needs replacing now :( which breaks my little heart ha-ha. Lovely post!
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Heartless looks stunning. Great picks!
ReplyDeletei am just not confident of sporting a red lipstick, sigh
ReplyDeleteI am wAAAAAAAAy too young to carry off red..so i just keep on with my favorite pinks,peaches and nudes...!!
ReplyDeleteCan You Please please do a post about your Fav pinks AND Peaches??!!
i likes the rightmost shade. it's theBalm i think. it is very pretty pinkish red. personally i dont wear much red. i can't carry them well. :P hey, bt ur lips look gorgeous and kissable. :) :P
ReplyDeleteI like the Mac red lipstick the most. Great blog with lots of information that I need.
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Wow u look great in "heartless"
ReplyDeleteheartless looks awesome on u !!
ReplyDeletem yet to try a red..liked colorbar..n revlon true red is cool toned na..? Did u like revlon crimson..I get confused between crimson n true red..wud check out maybelline too..fatal red is liked by many..
Great collection! Love a red lip (:
ReplyDeleteWOW! Mac Heartless looks fab on you!!!!and amazingggg collection....My favorite is Maybelline Colorsensational in "Fatal Red" :)
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love your collection
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I have Ruby Woo and while I like the colour, it drains all moisture from my lips, so you need to have a really good lipbalm on underneath. There's a red by a company called Vasanti here in Canada called USA. It's a gorgeous matte red that's on my wish list, I hear that it doesn't dry out your lips either. Check it out: www.vasanti.com.
ReplyDeleteHeartless is one of my FAVORITE red lipsticks!
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superb collection cynth...love revlon and heartless choo very much :))
ReplyDeleteHot Colours CZ!I always admired red on others but never had the guts to get one for myself... last week, i got a lovely red from avon... now i have to find an excuse to wear it... any ideas? i am more of a coloured dress, nude lip kind of person...
ReplyDeleteabsolutely hawtttt cynthia :d loved them :)
ReplyDeleteand MAC heartless looks so sexy
I have Revlon True Red & love it :).. I also recently got VGlam - Cyndi - Loving it :)
ReplyDeleteanks- I'm sure red will look great on u. Just keep everything else neutral-eyes n all
ReplyDeletefathima- ok will do that
corallista- Ya u can pick from those 2. They are both awesome. Hot hot hot is more warm I think
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thanks Cynthia... :) will try something this week...
ReplyDeleteI always hesitate to try bold colors and red is included in that :(
ReplyDeleteI love Dior 999 - I'm Indian too with a similar skin colour to yours, and it looks great on me; you should try it!
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to get Mac's Russian Red, but its never available. I have Ruby Woo, but i prefer Russian Red because its more vibrant :D
ReplyDeleteP.S : ur blog is awesomeness! :D
wow....they look so good ....I wonder will they go with Indian dusky complexions
ReplyDeleteHi Cynthia!!! I LOVE your blog, and especially this post. I spent the last few months trying soo hard to find the perfect red! I also really like MAC Viva Glam I! The MAC lady described it as a darker, more wearable version of Russian Red, which is true!
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