Red lipstick
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BEA2LS
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It depends on your coloring, I guess (someone please correct me if i am wrong!!)
Because orange based reds on me always come out, well orange. the blue based ones turn out true red on me
Originally Posted by doodles
Oh yeah, duh! 
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It depends on your coloring, I guess (someone please correct me if i am wrong!!)
Because orange based reds on me always come out, well orange. the blue based ones turn out true red on me
widdershins
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I am so into Lady Danger right now. I lost mine a couple of weeks ago and actually had to get another one. I'm so weirdly pale, the color just pops! I think it may be my HG red (a sin since I haven't even tried Russian Red or Ruby Woo!)
cno64
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I own all of the aforementioned red lipsticks except Lady Danger, and I think Red Enriched liner will work fine with both Dubonnet and Russian Red.
In fact, Red Enriched has made me like both of those lipsticks better.
| Originally Posted by doodles
I have my eyes on Lady Danger, Dubonnet and Russian Red. I already have red enriched l/l. Does that shade work with any of those 3 l/s'? |
I own all of the aforementioned red lipsticks except Lady Danger, and I think Red Enriched liner will work fine with both Dubonnet and Russian Red.
In fact, Red Enriched has made me like both of those lipsticks better.
widdershins
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Not at all. I find it's warmer than any of the red lipsticks I own--but that makes it stand out! I'm definitely cool-toned as well. Give it a try definitely!
| Originally Posted by cno64
Oh, man! I'm an NW15 lover of red lipstick, and I've been trying to resist Lady Danger. Is it strongly orange-y? |
Not at all. I find it's warmer than any of the red lipsticks I own--but that makes it stand out! I'm definitely cool-toned as well. Give it a try definitely!
cno64
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Thanks!
I need another red lipstick slightly more than I need a hole in the head, but I'm thinking Lady Danger might make a good mid-winter pick-me-up after the holidays.
One rationale is as good as another ...
| Originally Posted by widdershins
Not at all. I find it's warmer than any of the red lipsticks I own--but that makes it stand out! I'm definitely cool-toned as well. Give it a try definitely! |
Thanks!
I need another red lipstick slightly more than I need a hole in the head, but I'm thinking Lady Danger might make a good mid-winter pick-me-up after the holidays.
One rationale is as good as another ...
_Ondine_
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I'm NC20, brown hair and eyes - I find a lot of reds I've tried have done strange things to my complexion and made me look flushed, and not in a good way.
What are the best orangey-reds for me to try? And, if I don't have especially wide or full mouth, should I steer clear of matte?
Help!
What are the best orangey-reds for me to try? And, if I don't have especially wide or full mouth, should I steer clear of matte?
Help!
kimmy
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nars jungle red might be worth checking out.
it's matte, but i don't think it'll be a problem.
| Originally Posted by _Ondine_
I'm NC20, brown hair and eyes - I find a lot of reds I've tried have done strange things to my complexion and made me look flushed, and not in a good way. What are the best orangey-reds for me to try? And, if I don't have especially wide or full mouth, should I steer clear of matte? Help! |
nars jungle red might be worth checking out.
cno64
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I like Classic Dame Mattene, because it is red red, with no orange or blue that I can detect. It's not shiny, but it's not chalk matte, either. You might also try a slightly brownish red, like dare You Cremesheen.
To be brief, I think you'll probably need to try a lot of different reds to find "your" red.
It will be worth the effort.
| Originally Posted by _Ondine_
I'm NC20, brown hair and eyes - I find a lot of reds I've tried have done strange things to my complexion and made me look flushed, and not in a good way. What are the best orangey-reds for me to try? And, if I don't have especially wide or full mouth, should I steer clear of matte? Help! |
I like Classic Dame Mattene, because it is red red, with no orange or blue that I can detect. It's not shiny, but it's not chalk matte, either. You might also try a slightly brownish red, like dare You Cremesheen.
To be brief, I think you'll probably need to try a lot of different reds to find "your" red.
It will be worth the effort.
Rancas
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Swelter Slimshine from Cool Heat is a nice easy to wear red. Sorry if this has already been mentioned, I didn't read through the whole post.
My favorite reds are Redwood (sadly discontinued), Port Red, Brave Red, & Spice It Up (more of a brown berry red), Nars Rouge D'Enfer & Afghan Red. Other good ones are Nars Jungle Red, Shanghai Express, Fire Down Below, Cruella (crayon), and Duwop Belladonna
My favorite reds are Redwood (sadly discontinued), Port Red, Brave Red, & Spice It Up (more of a brown berry red), Nars Rouge D'Enfer & Afghan Red. Other good ones are Nars Jungle Red, Shanghai Express, Fire Down Below, Cruella (crayon), and Duwop Belladonna
-moonflower-
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I love Russian Red, it's my favourite lipstick.
I pat it on with my fingers though, it looks much better than applying from the tube. You could probably get the same effect from the right brush but the lip brush I have is useless.
I pat it on with my fingers though, it looks much better than applying from the tube. You could probably get the same effect from the right brush but the lip brush I have is useless.
PerformingMAC
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I have to give a two thumbs up for Ruby Woo. I just got it and paired it with Cherry lip liner. This retro color brings a Bettie Page look to mind. (So sad that she is now gone)
saoirse1561
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Perfect Red Lipstick?
I've been hunting for the perfect red lipstick for years, but with my being so pale (a little lighter than NC15), its been hard for me to find a color that isn't too harsh with my skin tone for everyday at-the-office kind of wear.
Any pale ladies out there have any MAC recommendations for me to try?
I've been hunting for the perfect red lipstick for years, but with my being so pale (a little lighter than NC15), its been hard for me to find a color that isn't too harsh with my skin tone for everyday at-the-office kind of wear.
Any pale ladies out there have any MAC recommendations for me to try?
