When only red will do
05 January
I’m a sucker for a red lip. There’s something timeless and
classic about a bold red lip, a shade which always stands out from the crowd –
a shade that instantly makes me feel more confident.
Lip liner is a must for me when going for a red lip,
something to keep that colour in place, making it last as long as possible. MAC Cherry Lip Pencil, £12.50, is a
classic and cult red lip liner, a red liner which can be teamed with any tone
of red lipstick for a perfect long-lasting lip. A gorgeous cherry red, it’s my
go-to lip liner for those red lipped days. If you want something a little
brighter, Illamasqua Feisty ColouringPencil, £15, is perfect for adding a pop of vivid red. The perfect in-between
of Cherry and Feisty is Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics NSFW Cosmetic Colour Pencil, £14.85,; not as deep as Cherry
or as bright as Feisty, but the perfect shade to team with more everyday
wearable reds.
For those who want a red lip but aren’t brave enough to go
for bold, opaque shades, I have a couple in my picks that are perfect! Revlon Cherry Tart Lip Butter, £7.99, is
the easiest way to achieve a subtle red lip, a light cherry red with a sheer
finish that can be built up for more intensity, whilst still feeling
comfortable and moisturising. Sephora Collection 10 Red Essence Rouge Infusion, $14/£9.62 is another great option, a
warmer red with berry undertones that can be worn sheer or built up for a
bolder look, with a stunning demi-gloss finish and amazing longevity.
If like me you’ve completely jumped on the liquid lacquer
bang-wagon over the past couple of years, then Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
, Lime Crime and Sephora
have some amazing reds which will make your lips stand out. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Psycho Matte Lip Tar, £16.50,
is one of my favourites and most-reached for reds when I’m opting
for a liquid lipstick; a truly bold red that has slight orange undertones and
gives a look some real oomph. A touch
less bold but just as beautiful is the Sephora Collection 03 Strawberry Kissed Cream Lip Stain, $13/£8.93. A true red, it has a lovely matte finish and
some of the best lasting power for a lip product you could ever find! Lime Crime Red Velvet Velvetines, £13.50,
is a great in-between red; imagine a red velvet cupcake and that’s what this
beauty is like. With lasting power that’s just as good as Sephora’s offering,
the Lime Crime Velvetines are a must-have in my beauty stash.
, Lime Crime and Sephora
have some amazing reds which will make your lips stand out. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Psycho Matte Lip Tar, £16.50,
is one of my favourites and most-reached for reds when I’m opting
for a liquid lipstick; a truly bold red that has slight orange undertones and
gives a look some real oomph. A touch
less bold but just as beautiful is the Sephora Collection 03 Strawberry Kissed Cream Lip Stain, $13/£8.93. A true red, it has a lovely matte finish and
some of the best lasting power for a lip product you could ever find! Lime Crime Red Velvet Velvetines, £13.50,
is a great in-between red; imagine a red velvet cupcake and that’s what this
beauty is like. With lasting power that’s just as good as Sephora’s offering,
the Lime Crime Velvetines are a must-have in my beauty stash.
When nothing but a classic lipstick will do, there are some
great offerings from MAC, Lime Crime, Manic Panic and Illamasqua.
A true cult shade and possibly the most perfect true red out there, is MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick, £15.50. With a
Matte finish I find this one is best with a good lip liner and a touch of gloss
to finish, but if you’re looking for that perfect classic red, this is it. For those who can pull of a really bright
red, Lime Crime Retrofuturist Lipstick, £12.50,
is one of the boldest reds I own. A super bright cool toned red, it’s gorgeous
with a touch of bronze come the warmer months. A new favourite red of mine is a
deep, berry red in the form of Manic Panic Kiss of Death Matte Lipstick
, £8.99; it has a very subtle but totally gorgeous metallic
touch, and is my current go-to for winter. Illamasqua Maneater Lipstick, £18.50, is another super popular red for those who want a
really bold true red, and with its soft matte finish, it’s one of my
favourites.
and Illamasqua.
A true cult shade and possibly the most perfect true red out there, is MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick, £15.50. With a
Matte finish I find this one is best with a good lip liner and a touch of gloss
to finish, but if you’re looking for that perfect classic red, this is it. For those who can pull of a really bright
red, Lime Crime Retrofuturist Lipstick, £12.50,
is one of the boldest reds I own. A super bright cool toned red, it’s gorgeous
with a touch of bronze come the warmer months. A new favourite red of mine is a
deep, berry red in the form of Manic Panic Kiss of Death Matte Lipstick, £8.99; it has a very subtle but totally gorgeous metallic
touch, and is my current go-to for winter. Illamasqua Maneater Lipstick, £18.50, is another super popular red for those who want a
really bold true red, and with its soft matte finish, it’s one of my
favourites.
Last but not least, how could I cover my favourite reds
without two of my most-reached for NARS
offerings? NARS Red Square Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, £18, is bright and bold with orange undertones and works
amazingly well with Illamasqua Feisty – one of my most used summer shades.
Deeper in tone, NARS Cruella Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, £18, is the perfect in-between of Sephora Red Essence and
Manic Panic Kiss of Death – teamed with MAC Cherry and we are talking a killer
red lip combo that’ll have heads turning.
What’s your go-to for a red lip
20 comments
I would love to try some of the Lime Crime lip products. I think it is the packaging that makes me want to! I never usually wear red lipsticks as I get too nervous. I think I need to go for more of a coral shade as that isn't as bold! x
ReplyDeleteMapped Out | Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle
MAC have some lovely coral reds :) xo
DeleteI love red lipstick I don't think anything beats red velvet from lime crime for me! I want to try some Mac reds because I only have one Mac lipstick!
ReplyDeleteI have an addiction to MAC lipsticks... they are my favourite! Lime Crime Velvetines are just so, so good though! xo
DeleteIllamasqua's Maneater is gorgeous!! My favourite reds are the Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple (for a brighter red), the Rimmel Kate Moss 111 Matte Lipstick and the new Rimmel Provocalips in 'Kiss Me You Fool' is also an AMAZING red that lasts all day!!
ReplyDeleteKat x
KatHorrocks.com
I used to adore Rimmel lipsticks when I was younger, but they've changed the formulas over the years and I can't get on with them any more! I do love the Apocalips range though xo
Deletelovely picks! my go to for a red lip is a toss up between NARS audacious in charlotte, or MAC russian red/ruby woo!
ReplyDeletebrooke | http://brookeelise-beauty.blogspot.com/
I really need to try some of the lipsticks from NARS - I have tons of the lip pencils and a couple of glosses, but really need to dabble in the more traditional lipstick range! xo
DeleteWhat a lovely round up! I'm a NARS Dragon Girl devotee, myself, but I love some of these picks. That gorgeous Manic Panic one is going on my list. x
ReplyDeleteMelissa | M is for Melissa
Let me know if you decide to add Kiss of Death to your stash :) xo
DeleteWow you have so many amazing reds, love them all :) x
ReplyDeletehttp://insaneaboutmakeup.blogspot.co.uk/
Thank you Nina! I am a little bit obsessed with lip products xo
DeleteI have three go to red lip products, Lime Crime Red Velvet, Illamasqua Sangers and Mac's Lady Danger.
ReplyDeleteFrancesca xo //EffStar Beauty
Sounds like some beautiful reds to me! xo
DeleteI NEED OCC lip tar in Technopagan, so perfect! I need to try Lime Crime too, the packaging is wonderful x
ReplyDeletelipstickandlightening.blogspot.ie
Lime Crime packaging is always amazing! xo
DeleteI can't seem to get over my fear of pulling off a red lip! The closest I've come is a Revlon Lip Butter like you mentioned, I think the shade was Watermelon so it wasn't too strong or vibrant xx
ReplyDeleteRamblings of a Beauty Bird | Beauty Blog
I have Watermelon, it's a lovely shade :) xo P.s. I think you'd rock a bold red lip! xo
DeleteI love a red lip, it's always my go to look. I love Rimmel 107, but I also need Mac Ruby Woo in my collection.
ReplyDeleteGreyWalls
Ruby Woo is such a perfect classic red! Let me know if you decide to add it to your collection :) xo
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