Your take on Red Lipstick

[shoppingisme]

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Originally Posted by Addicted2Beauty I would really like to find a nice red that looks good with my C40 complexion and full lips, so I started to try some cheap drugstore reds (NYC, Cover Girl) to get the hang of it before I invest in an expensive one. I read in a magazine if you want to wear red, but you want tone it down, put on the red lipstick, blot it down to a stain, and put a clear gloss over it. This seems to work for me. OK so I had to add to this post because based on the recommendations on this thread I picked up Fresh Moroccan and Ladybug and I LOVE them. I tried Fresh Moroccan with Mahogany liner and it looked great. Also, Ladybug looks nice with a sheer shimmery red gloss on top (I tried Ruby Slippers Glazewar from Avon). I will post pics when I get a chance.

yesss...that's the key for me too! i don't want them to look too big and sluttish...

some may disagree, but a woman with full lips wears her lipstick different from a woman who does not have full lips.

it's like a woman with a fatty back wearing the same jeans as a woman with a flatty back -- completely differenet look!

 

[ShauntyXD]

I really love the look of red lipstick and recently got my first lipstick with the B2M program.
I'm NC44 and i got Dubonnet (it's a more toned down amplified creme lipstick, but still quite red)
Since I only got it the other day I've worn it once with the rest of my face neutral. I'm only 16, so it probably looks slightly ridiculous on me, but w/e. LOL
My first day wearing it I was obviously uncomfortable always worrying and checking myself in the mirror, but surprisingly Dubonnet has a lot of staying power and I only had to reapply once. Note: I did put a coat on then dust it with powder then put another coat on, it helps lipstick stay on very well.

I say WOC shouldn't be afraid to wear red lipstick, when u find a nice shade it can be fun.

 

[elektra513]

I own a few red lippies but don't wear them as often as I should...*note to self: do a red lipped FOTD*

I just bought Mac Red, but I want to go back and get Mattene Classic Dame (didn't buy it b/c it looked weird in the FS lighting

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I also have Pro Longwear Lustre in Alta Moda, Rimmel l/s in Scream, and Nars in Scarlet Empress (I tend to buy cool or true reds b/c I don't like reds that are orange...)

 

[cno64]

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Originally Posted by bluebird08 I alway wear my reds with a nude eye. I personally think red with bold eyes is ummmm...."too much" because the red lipstick is so powering!

I've heard lots of people say this, but I think I look strange with red lips and no eyeshadow, so with red lips, I always use grey, brown or taupe shadows, and very thin lines of black liner.
Do you all think that's still "too much"?

 

[blazeno.8]

^ I think she meant with nude as neutral, since she contrasts it to bold.

 

[kimmy]

i love red lips...on just about everyone.

but always wear a lipliner with reds. i didn't use a lipliner yesterday and i wore classic dame l/s and venetian l/g and it bled like hell all over the place.

i really wish i saw more women of colour in red lips. i used to put alta moda pro longwear on my friend (nw50) regularly and it was gorgeous on her. reds are so versatile, i could (at least, imo haha) pull off alta moda, too.

red lips FTW!

 

[fuzz]

Im nc42 and im not into reds at all but my husband wants me to get outta the natural nude lips and light pinks and he does like red alot.So i bought only one from the mac along with two lipglasses in a maroon and lighter red shade.I wear it once a month normally at functions like dinners or weddings and stuff with natural eyes.Now that im goin to visit my inlaws back home i do think ill be wearing reds on a daily basis as its a very popular colour down there.I normally mix lipglass over the lipstick as it kinda changes the red.Either tones it down or brightens it up.

 

[lilchocolatema]

Okay....in the youtube "Lusterglass" guide that I did, I wear Venetian with velvetella and it's a gorgeous sheer red. Also, in the "lipgloss guide" video, I wear a FIERCE red gloss, shiny and sooooo sexy by Scott Barnes. HTH!

 

[D0ll.Parts]

I use red lipstick on an almost day to day basis but as i'm not allowed it for school i tend to use a stain instead.
I like Revlon's cherry tart and for any other time, i really like Russian red for a deep,retro red.

 

[Susanne]

I am NW 20 and I really like to wear red lipstick.

I wear Viva Glam I with lip pencil Auburn or Russian Red with lip pencil Cherry. I apply the lipstick with a brush.

My MA once said to me: "You must wake up in the morning and say - today is a day for Viva Glam I!"
I listen to this feeling in the morning

 

[jetplanesex]

I wear red lipstick every once in a great while paired with a nude, subtle eye. Because I'm extremely fair, I go for cooler undertones. My favorite so far is M.A.C Red l/s with Red Romp l/g over.

 

[hotmodelchiq]

i dont do red I just cant pull it off heres an example

now I tried Port Red but NAAAAHH! and EVERYTIME I go to MAC I get a different MA to do every red lol thinking my mind is going to change but it doesn't then they try to give me the BS story about your wear the color and the color doesn't wear you and you have to be comfortable in a color but DA*N if it's ugly IT'S UGLY. so don't let any MA's "convince" you into buying something you know you don't like bcuz when you get home you'll be pissed. sorry about the vent I've GIVEN UP ON RED l/s so BRING ON THE PINKS lol

 

[aziajs]

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Originally Posted by hotmodelchiq

I think the color looks nice on you I would just tone down the eye. With neutral shadows that are either matte or satin and some black liner it would look great.

 

[blazeno.8]

Did they put a lip pencil on your lips first? I'd check to make sure that you have a proper base first. Then I'd try for a red gloss in the center of the bottom lip to make it really jump.

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Originally Posted by hotmodelchiq i dont do red I just cant pull it off heres an example now I tried Port Red but NAAAAHH! and EVERYTIME I go to MAC I get a different MA to do every red lol thinking my mind is going to change but it doesn't then they try to give me the BS story about your wear the color and the color doesn't wear you and you have to be comfortable in a color but DA*N if it's ugly IT'S UGLY. so don't let any MA's "convince" you into buying something you know you don't like bcuz when you get home you'll be pissed. sorry about the vent I've GIVEN UP ON RED l/s so BRING ON THE PINKS lol

 

[cno64]

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Originally Posted by hotmodelchiq i dont do red I just cant pull it off now I tried Port Red but NAAAAHH! and EVERYTIME I go to MAC I get a different MA to do every red lol thinking my mind is going to change but it doesn't then they try to give me the BS story about your wear the color and the color doesn't wear you and you have to be comfortable in a color but DA*N if it's ugly IT'S UGLY. so don't let any MA's "convince" you into buying something you know you don't like bcuz when you get home you'll be pissed. sorry about the vent I've GIVEN UP ON RED l/s so BRING ON THE PINKS lol

At least in my opinion, you should wear what you like on you, and the trends be hanged!
Personally, I love red lipstick, and have been wearing it often for several years now.
I was told on occasion that I "should" wear nude lipsticks, but I hate the way they look on me, so I stuck with my jewel tones.
If you really want to wear red, by all means, keep on trying(I think you can totally pull it off once you find the right one), but if not, why not just stay with the tried and true shades that you know look great on you?
If MAC counter people try to pressure you, maybe you could order from the MAC website; they run free ship codes, which you can find in the "Bargain Hunters" area of Specktra, all the time.

 

[Girl about town]

I am NC30 and my fave reds are Russian red or rubywoo, i love bright blue based reds,for a retro look, here is a pic of me wearing Russian red. My boyf thinks its too bright (clickable thumbnails)

 

[cno64]

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Originally Posted by Girl about town My boyf thinks its too bright

Well, if your boyfriend doesn't like it, he doesn't have to wear it!

However, I think it's a wonderful retro look on you.

 

[Sexya(TM)?Princess]

ive given up on red. its just not me at all. i don't feel girly wearing it, i feel old.

 

[nazneen372]

I love red lipstick but I agree that it's a high maintenance look and it does take ages to find your perfect red (well it did for me!). My take is a 50s pin up style - here I'm wearing Dubonnet over a bright red Rimmel liner in Red Diva, with Expensive Pink on lids and Chanel flicked black liner, and pink blush. I've also got concealer and mineral foundation on as I find for the pinup look to really work, your base needs to be near flawless! But I do love this look, and wear it a lot, with matching red nails! I'm NC43.

I tried Russian Red but it really didn't look right on me, but I would like a brighter, blueier shade if I can find one...

 

[nazneen372]

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Originally Posted by S.S.BlackOrchid I looove red lipstick. I am an NC42 and like to wear deep, cool reds. My favourites are Lola lip cream in Bitten and Prestige Velvet. Here's a pic of the Lola.

This shade is gorgeous on you! I really want a red like this, deep cherry red. I've never heard of Lola though?