What's you perfect red?

[csdev]

I tried and I tried and I cant find a red lipsttick that works for me..most make me look trashy

Maybe I am not trying the right undertones..

Any suggestions for me? I am mac nc40-42..indian skintone..

Thanks!

 

[ohnna-lee]

My perfect red is SHHH, it was LE and it trully blows. It is such a wearable red.

 

[TISH1124]

Dark Side

 

[LuvinMyMAC]

Has to be Port Red! Lovesit!!!

 

[dominichulinda]

mines is viva glam 1

 

[Ziya]

mine is VGI!! I'm a NC43 for reference. You might want to try New York Apple, Dubonnet, Port Red, Red, Red she said....

 

[NaturalSister19]

If your skin is olive-toned, make sure you stay away from reds with a blue undertone:

>MAC Red
>Ruby Woo

Maybe you could try something sheer with and slight orange undertone and a neutral lipliner:

>>MAC Lady Bug
>>MAC Cork Lip Pencil

>>MAC SlimShine in Urgent (mid-tone)
>>MAC Sweet Brown Cremestick Liner

You'd still get the red look but a little more subdued. Keep in mind, if you're not used to wearing red, you may think it looks wrong on you just because it's different. Try several looks; take a chance and wear them around people who know you well. See what responses come back.

I think EVERY woman can look BEAUTIFUL in a red look. Just a matter of finding it.

Also consider your personal style and compare it to different Hollywood eras, for instance. A lot of red looks to reference there. You may find that certain looks suit you better than others.

HTH!

 

[aziajs]

All my favorite reds are LE - Cult of Cherry l/g, Red Romp l/g, Port Red l/s and Queen's Sin l/s. Dubbonet isn't bad, though. That's permanent.

 

[nunu]

russian red lipstick.

 

[CosmePro]

I have the same trouble...just never quite looks right to me. I keep trying though

Good Luck!!

 

[chocolategoddes]

NARS Fire Down Below.
a bit dry, very matte, but a bold red that I'd imagine would be great for any skintone! i wear it all the time

 

[divineflygirl]

I just found mine! Ruby Woo, baby! I am loving this lipsitck.

 

[sedated_xtc]

I'm going to be the oddball here but I've used Stila lipglaze in cranberry and love it. It's a little brighter than most would prefer but use a darker base on it and its gorgeous!

 

[foizzy]

Ramlas Red (Amplified) is a beautiful blue toned red which I adore. I got Port Red but lost it the same day I got it, it was sold out when I went for a replacement and the MA tried RR out on me and it was simply gorgeous.

I recently got Urgent s/s in B2M and am yet to try it. Apparently it's a good dupe for Port Red.

 

[animacani]

Lady danger!! ITS HOT!

 

[zerin]

OOOo...gotta love this thread.....

I love Mac Classic Dame Mattene lipstick and Lady Danger lipstick but now after seeing this thread.... I think I still have more red lippies to explore...lol

 

[benzito_714]

for me its MAC Red. i went in for Ruby Woo but they were sold out.

 

[M.A.C. head.]

MAC Red for me as well. I like to use Cherry lip pencil under, and Russian Red l/g on top, for a glossy shine.

 

[Ziya]

OO I am soo scared to do a glossy red lip coz Im paranoid about it getting all over my lips a la ronald mcdonald or the joker....but now I feel like givin'er a try

 

[Zoffe]

I think New York Apple is a very wearable red