I never really wear red lipsticks often but when I do it is normally for a very special occasion that involves minimal eating and drinking (which makes it un-special actually, doesn't it?!)
Here are four products that give me the perfect red pout.
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| Top to bottom: Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in 024 Red Diva, MUA Luxe Velvet Lacquer in Reckless, Gosh Velvet Touch Lipstick in 60 Lambada and Tom Ford Matte Lipstick in 06 Flame. |
Starting with the most luxury and most expensive... Tom Ford Matte Lipstick in Flame. Isn't she a beauty? This is a vibrant warm red that is definitely a matte finish. This one is great for extra special occasions and lasts hours. It is also a great gift for the luxury lipstick lover. This is actually my first ever Tom Ford product and it's a shame I can't wear it everyday because it is a tad bright for my liking.
On the more affordable end of the spectrum, here is the Gosh Velvet Touch lipstick in Lambada. Again, a bright orange red shade but with a creamy finish. It can be matte if you blot it a few times but I don't mind the velvet texture. Also, the packaging is quite Nars-like with the whole matte black thing going on.
I remember when there was a huge hype about the MUA Lip Lacquer's and I was pleasantly surprised. This is in the shade Reckless and it is a liquid lipstick. This does make it a little difficult to apply but if you are going to wear a red lip, you take your time anyways. It is very matte - sometimes borderline drying but it is still a decent red lip option.
And finally, a lip liner. I use this with all the lipsticks and although it appears a little darker, it helps create definition. I like the Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in Red Diva because you don't have to faff around with sharpeners as it is a twist up pencil. Definitely recommend it for any red lipstick look!
Which one is your favourite?
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