Red lipstick is ugly!!!!!
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SparklingWaves
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I wear blue-red, cherry-red, burgundy, plum, fuchsia, rose, &pink. I just don't wear gold, bronze, rust, or orange. I wear it casually or formally. Bring it on.
Beauty Mark
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Not that it makes it better, but I think many people think of "red" and they think Marilyn Monroe red. I think a lot of people would be surprised what actually counts as a red lipstick.
little teaser
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yeah, ITA
Originally Posted by frocher
I love red lipstick. I think there is nothing sexier than a bare face and bold red lips. It screams confidence. It is such a ballsy look. |
yeah, ITA
j_absinthe
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Holler! Or Viva Glam I!
I enjoy a nice wine personally, but those who can pull off a hot, classic red I say more power to them. It's not a color for everyone, but it's definently for those women (or men) who want to feel a bit more glamourous and classic than they usually do.
I love girls with porcelain skin and red lips, ladies like Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Monroe.
| Originally Posted by tsukiyomi
Russian Red BABY!!! 
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Holler! Or Viva Glam I!
I enjoy a nice wine personally, but those who can pull off a hot, classic red I say more power to them. It's not a color for everyone, but it's definently for those women (or men) who want to feel a bit more glamourous and classic than they usually do.
I love girls with porcelain skin and red lips, ladies like Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Monroe.
smellyocheese
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not everyone get pull off the red lipstick look though... I remember one time I was working for Dior's Rough Dior release and they MADE me wear tht signature red... forgot the number... horrible!
but luckily, there are so many kinds of red now. I fancy a brownish red
seldom wear it though.
but luckily, there are so many kinds of red now. I fancy a brownish red
cno64
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I couldn't agree more!
I'm NW15; brunette; green eyes, and I LOVE to wear red lips!
There are undoubtedly some who would insist that I'm "too pale" for red lips, but I think red lipstick looks great on my coloring.
I agree that confidence is necessary to pull this look off.
I think it also helps to have full lips.
I'm fortunate that God gave me full, nicely-shaped lips, so I feel comfortable wearing colors that draw attention to them.
If you want to try red, but are a bit new to it, I'd suggest starting off with a color like "Ladybug," which is a true red, but on the sheer side.
If you go from pale pink straight to "Ruby Woo," you might get the bends!
| Originally Posted by GreekChick
I think red lipstick is amazing. It exudes such confidence, such sexiness, such glamour (Gwen Stefani anyone?). Pale skin or tan skin, there is a red for everyone. Plus, in my opinion, it POPS against anyone who wears it (it's also the reason why people shy away from it). One has to have the confidence to go with red lips, otherwise they're wearing it all wrong. |
I couldn't agree more!
I'm NW15; brunette; green eyes, and I LOVE to wear red lips!
There are undoubtedly some who would insist that I'm "too pale" for red lips, but I think red lipstick looks great on my coloring.
I agree that confidence is necessary to pull this look off.
I think it also helps to have full lips.
I'm fortunate that God gave me full, nicely-shaped lips, so I feel comfortable wearing colors that draw attention to them.
If you want to try red, but are a bit new to it, I'd suggest starting off with a color like "Ladybug," which is a true red, but on the sheer side.
If you go from pale pink straight to "Ruby Woo," you might get the bends!
aliciaz727
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I generally don't wear bright red lip sticks because I have thinner lips. But I think it looks amazing on those that could pull it off. For example, Ann Hathaway wears red lips all the time, and I think she looks great. (I think she actually looks better with red lips than nude lips).
cno64
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Same here!
I'm a "Winter;" NW15; dark brown hair; green eyes, and I rock the true or blue-based reds.
I have to(or at least I choose to) skip the beiges, browns, bronzes, terracottas, and peaches.
I agree that clear brights like reds, fuchsias, etc. can be either casual or formal, depending on how you wear them.
I think that wearing the shades that flatter your natural coloring always looks "right."
| Originally Posted by SparklingWaves
I wear blue-red, cherry-red, burgundy, plum, fuchsia, rose, &pink. I just don't wear gold, bronze, rust, or orange. I wear it casually or formally. Bring it on. |
Same here!
I'm a "Winter;" NW15; dark brown hair; green eyes, and I rock the true or blue-based reds.
I have to(or at least I choose to) skip the beiges, browns, bronzes, terracottas, and peaches.
I agree that clear brights like reds, fuchsias, etc. can be either casual or formal, depending on how you wear them.
I think that wearing the shades that flatter your natural coloring always looks "right."
cno64
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I actually think that red lipstick looks best on full lips.
I would advise using a good liner, like MAC's "Cherry" pencil, and using a brush to apply the lipstick itself, so that you get a cleanly defined look.
Nothing looks sloppier, in my opinion anyhow, than smeary-looking red lipstick.
| Originally Posted by laguayaca
I want to wear Red Lipstick but I am so scared because I have full lips, Should I still go for it? |
I actually think that red lipstick looks best on full lips.
I would advise using a good liner, like MAC's "Cherry" pencil, and using a brush to apply the lipstick itself, so that you get a cleanly defined look.
Nothing looks sloppier, in my opinion anyhow, than smeary-looking red lipstick.
Calhoune
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I was actually about to recommend "Lady Bug" I've always wanted to have a red lipstick, and when I finally chose to go for it, I picked Lady Bug since it's a sheer. I still get red lips, but not as bold as with other lipsticks, and it suits me perfectly now.
Who nows, soon maybe I'll get the courage to try the others out.
There's a red for every style and skintone, ask for help at a MAC counter
If your problem is that you think red is too bold, or scary, a sheer or a brown red are safer options. Or just a red, opaque lipgloss?
| Originally Posted by cno64
I couldn't agree more! I'm NW15; brunette; green eyes, and I LOVE to wear red lips! There are undoubtedly some who would insist that I'm "too pale" for red lips, but I think red lipstick looks great on my coloring. I agree that confidence is necessary to pull this look off. I think it also helps to have full lips. I'm fortunate that God gave me full, nicely-shaped lips, so I feel comfortable wearing colors that draw attention to them. If you want to try red, but are a bit new to it, I'd suggest starting off with a color like "Ladybug," which is a true red, but on the sheer side. If you go from pale pink straight to "Ruby Woo," you might get the bends!
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I was actually about to recommend "Lady Bug" I've always wanted to have a red lipstick, and when I finally chose to go for it, I picked Lady Bug since it's a sheer. I still get red lips, but not as bold as with other lipsticks, and it suits me perfectly now.
Who nows, soon maybe I'll get the courage to try the others out.
There's a red for every style and skintone, ask for help at a MAC counter
If your problem is that you think red is too bold, or scary, a sheer or a brown red are safer options. Or just a red, opaque lipgloss?
dmenchi
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But you can wear a glossy bright red like russian red l/g! it would look fantastic!
| Originally Posted by aliciaz727
I generally don't wear bright red lip sticks because I have thinner lips. But I think it looks amazing on those that could pull it off. For example, Ann Hathaway wears red lips all the time, and I think she looks great. (I think she actually looks better with red lips than nude lips). |
But you can wear a glossy bright red like russian red l/g! it would look fantastic!
MAC_Pixie04
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I wear red lips from time to time and i get more compliments on them than i do wearing anything else.
Some favorites:
NARS Cruella VM pencil
NARS Fire Down Below
NARS Red Lizard
MAC Vinyl
MAC Viva Glam I
NARS Scandal lipgloss
MUFE Lipstick #205
Sephora Cream Lipstick #94
Red lips have to be fitted, like shoes or jeans. You can't throw a red lip color on and expect it to be amazing. The wrong red can bring out the worst in your look, or even pull out unwanted flaws in your complexion. When a client comes in and wants a red lipstick, I ask all kinds of questions and show them all kinds of different reds. It's overwhelming but it lets them have options. Clearly I'm not gonna show the deepest, matte red to the older client with the small turned down lips, or the brightest red gloss I can find the a 14 year old girl who's never worn lipstick before.
You have to find the right red lip, and own it.
The people who are actually making the time to publicly hate a lipstick color are pathetic.
Some favorites:
NARS Cruella VM pencil
NARS Fire Down Below
NARS Red Lizard
MAC Vinyl
MAC Viva Glam I
NARS Scandal lipgloss
MUFE Lipstick #205
Sephora Cream Lipstick #94
Red lips have to be fitted, like shoes or jeans. You can't throw a red lip color on and expect it to be amazing. The wrong red can bring out the worst in your look, or even pull out unwanted flaws in your complexion. When a client comes in and wants a red lipstick, I ask all kinds of questions and show them all kinds of different reds. It's overwhelming but it lets them have options. Clearly I'm not gonna show the deepest, matte red to the older client with the small turned down lips, or the brightest red gloss I can find the a 14 year old girl who's never worn lipstick before.
You have to find the right red lip, and own it.
The people who are actually making the time to publicly hate a lipstick color are pathetic.
MAC_Pixie04
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^^I'm sure you can, you simply need to find the right one for you.
cno64
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I hadn't really thought of it before, but a red gloss might be a good way to "ease" into red lips.
The only potential problem with that is a tendency for the more sheer reds to go pink.
I tried Russian Red Lipglass early in my MAC love affair, but was disappointed when it looked pink on me.
MAC "Powerhouse" is the first lipstick(discovered when I was 41) that ever looked true red, not pink, on me.
I nearly died when it was discontinued, but I've since grown to love "Ruby Woo."
| Originally Posted by Kyarorain
I was actually about to recommend "Lady Bug" I've always wanted to have a red lipstick, and when I finally chose to go for it, I picked Lady Bug since it's a sheer. I still get red lips, but not as bold as with other lipsticks, and it suits me perfectly now. Who nows, soon maybe I'll get the courage to try the others out. There's a red for every style and skintone, ask for help at a MAC counter
If your problem is that you think red is too bold, or scary, a sheer or a brown red are safer options. Or just a red, opaque lipgloss? |
I hadn't really thought of it before, but a red gloss might be a good way to "ease" into red lips.
The only potential problem with that is a tendency for the more sheer reds to go pink.
I tried Russian Red Lipglass early in my MAC love affair, but was disappointed when it looked pink on me.
MAC "Powerhouse" is the first lipstick(discovered when I was 41) that ever looked true red, not pink, on me.
I nearly died when it was discontinued, but I've since grown to love "Ruby Woo."
L281173
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Chaka Khan is simply tantalizing in red lipstick.
Chaka Khan is simply tantalizing in red lipstick.
suijuris
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Oh pffft, hating red lipstick is just lame. It's like hating bright blush or something, really ridiculous.
I don't know where I'd be without my beloved reds. I have Russian Red (and the lipglass), So Chaud, New York Apple, Lady Bug, True Couture, Powerhouse, a couple of Chanel ones and a Guerlain one.
I don't know where I'd be without my beloved reds. I have Russian Red (and the lipglass), So Chaud, New York Apple, Lady Bug, True Couture, Powerhouse, a couple of Chanel ones and a Guerlain one.
