What is your favorite red lipstick brand/shade?

Tuesday_Next · Apr 12, 2011

dmoran227 said:
My next splurge is looking to be Besame Red Velvet I hear nothing but good things about it. The packaging is perfect.

The tubes from Besame are small. I was surprised that the tube was much smaller than a drugstore or department store lipstick but I find it is lasting just as long. I just didn't want you to be disappointed when it arrived and was small in comparison with the price. YKWIM?

RainEdayWoman · Apr 14, 2011

I love the Besame Red Velvet, yes the original tubes are tiny. They were supposed to have enlarged them but I have not seen the new sizes. I get the large tube that comes with the liner and lip brush. It is a full sized lipstick but the tube is not as pretty. I buy for the product, it is wonderful.

zombi · Apr 16, 2011

Can't believe it took me so long, but I did say I'd take photos of both colours, so! Here is Besame's "Red Hot Red" lipstick. I am not wearing it with coloured liner or anything else, I use a clear liner so the lipstick's colour is the only one visible.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/katherynne/5614578386/in/photostream

Mugwump · Apr 25, 2011

Drat! Did some research on MAC lip products, and everything contains either Tocopherol or Tocopheryl Acetate (different spellings, I know, but I'm lazy and not typing everything twice lol ), which is basically vitamin E from wheat/gluten - based sources.

Sorry, dmoran, will eventually get pics of the layering process you suggested...once I start wearing lipstick again, that is. I prefer not wearing it when I have a cold, as I tend to sneeze or cough into my elbow...which means that the lipstick ends up on my sweater and not my lips

lol

Lusty Haze · Apr 26, 2011

I wear Chanel Rouge Allure in Passion. I saw it on an ad once (years ago), bought it and stuck it in a drawer for a year or so, not having the confidence to wear it. Then I dragged it out and thought 'hey I'll have a go' et voila, the perfect shade of red that I now wear on an almost daily basis!

It's a gorgeous lipstick. It's so moisturising and has great depth of colour. I find MAC lipsticks to be far too drying for my lips - I have the Viva Glam 1 lipstick, but like I said, I find it too matte, and too drying for my lips!

lareine · Apr 26, 2011

I am a big fan of Passion too. It's the perfect red, not drying, and wears very well too. I just wish it wasn't so expensive!

Isis · Apr 26, 2011

I found teh perfect red at Body Shop many, many years ago. Now I don't recall what it was called, but it's moot anyway- when I wnet to buy it again, it was discontinued.

Extremely annoying!

Frenchy56 · May 6, 2011

As per other comments, I too recommend Maybelline's new Superstay lipstick in Red Passion! I only got it today (after reading numerous excellent reviews), so I haven't tested it for a whole day, but I can say that I ate dinner, drank, wiped my mouth etc, and it did. not. budge., or fade, or crack, or smear- none of the issues one normally has with lipstick. This bodes very well indeed, I can't wait to see how it holds up for an entire day. Might have a hard time convincing the boy that it's smooch-proof, though

I noticed a tiny bit of wear at the inner corners of my mouth, but I remembered that I had reapplied foundation near those very places right before putting on the lipstick, so I'm sure that explains it. I think your lips really do have to be bone- dry and clean beforehand. It is drying but my lips definitely did't feel cracked or uncomfortable.

I will report back if it all goes drastically downhill, but at the moment I would unreservedly recommend this to anyone!

lareine · May 7, 2011

I have been wearing Clinique High Impact Lip Colour in Red-y To Wear recently. It's a great red shade that is very long lasting and doesn't dry my lips out. During the day I just wear it by itself, but I was at a party last night so slicked some LipCote over it. It lasted all night with no touch-ups despite plenty of drinks and nibbles and talking.

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RodeoRose · May 7, 2011

I just bought the Revlon Super Lustrous in "Fire and Ice" a couple of weeks ago, and it's quickly becoming my go-to daytime lipstick. It's a tad on the orange/coral side, but again, for daytime it's a nice step down from the rather dramatic blue-based reds I usually favor.

shopgirl61 · May 7, 2011

RodeoRose said:
I just bought the Revlon Super Lustrous in "Fire and Ice" a couple of weeks ago, and it's quickly becoming my go-to daytime lipstick. It's a tad on the orange/coral side, but again, for daytime it's a nice step down from the rather dramatic blue-based reds I usually favor.

I snatched that one up several months ago and I agree with your description of the colour ;-) I also bought, from the same limited edition collection, from the 60's, demure, its my "i don't feel like wearing makeup fav".

Isis · May 8, 2011

RodeoRose said:
I just bought the Revlon Super Lustrous in "Fire and Ice" a couple of weeks ago, and it's quickly becoming my go-to daytime lipstick. It's a tad on the orange/coral side, but again, for daytime it's a nice step down from the rather dramatic blue-based reds I usually favor.

A friend of mine bought a couple of Revlon lipsticks recently and is raving about them. There seem to be some nice red in their collection andthe price is very good so I think I shall try them out.

CherryAcid · May 8, 2011

I really love Chanel Fire, it smells of roses and has a lovely sheen. I did have a deeper red by Estee Lauder called China Red but i seem to have misplaced that

Miss Retro Chic · May 8, 2011

I love "Spanish Red" from Catrice. Cheap but a really great red with a creamy consistency.

Kirstenkat · May 8, 2011

Revlons ravish me red. It's Affordable, creamy, and a great red for my skintone, which is pale and pinkish, and I assumed I wouldn't find a good red for me.

nosferaturoams · May 8, 2011

No matter what type of red lipstick I use I always like using a brown "lipliner"(I just smudge eyeliner =P). So far my favorite is Revlon's "Really Red". It looks lovely even without my lip liner; it stays long and looks intense even after blotting.

RodeoRose · May 8, 2011

I'm quite a Revlon devotee now; I never intended to become one, but their cheap prices have made me a loyal customer of theirs. I love their Matte "Really Red" and "In The Red", too.
(I also adore their Just Bitten lipstain in gothic!)

Lillemor · May 9, 2011

I've switched from MAC's Dubonnet in amplified creme to Hang Up Cremesheen when the temperatures rose above 0+C to Lady Bug Lustre when the temperatures rose above 18C. The lighter brighter red seems to suit me when I have a "tan"/not my jaundiced winter complexion. I find that the more color I have in my face, the less I like Revlon's Cheries In The Snow and the more I like the warmer Wine With Everything.

Regardless of whether I'm wearing red or pink, I've learnt that brighter, yellow based shades suit me better in mid Spring-early Fall.

Lillemor · May 9, 2011

RodeoRose said:
I just bought the Revlon Super Lustrous in "Fire and Ice" a couple of weeks ago, and it's quickly becoming my go-to daytime lipstick. It's a tad on the orange/coral side, but again, for daytime it's a nice step down from the rather dramatic blue-based reds I usually favor.

My dad was supposed to get me that one and I was really excited about it but my dad didn't know that you're supposed to open those two-tube packages to check that what it says on the outside, is also what you'll find inside. Instead I got Love That Pink which is a nice yellow based pink that suits me quite well but I really wanted Fire And Ice. I'm a medium-dark olive.

TillyMilly · May 9, 2011

Just discovered MAC Charred Red, just as it's been discontinude. its the perfect dark red- liek hangup but less purple and more red. I need to find a back-up!

Also- Chanel rouge Coco in Paris is a glorious pinky red- very vivid. This is on my list to pick up this week.

What is your favorite red lipstick brand/shade?

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