A Lipstick Love Affair - All About That Red

My name is Ellyn and I’m a lipstick addict. I don’t even want to think about how many lipsticks I have in my collection. It’s way too many. Not that would stop me buying more. I wanted to do a lipstick orientated post, so I thought I would write about the red lipsticks in my collection – in fact, I have one for every day of the working week. A classic beauty look, everyone should have a red lipstick in their collection. Red can emulate style, classical beauty and power. For this post, I’ve chosen a mixture of standard lipstick formulas, liquid lipsticks, my personal favourites and a newbie.

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I should preface this post by saying that under all these lipsticks, I would wear MAC Lip Pencil in Cherry. I always wear a lipliner under lipstick, and especially with bolder and more intense colours, I find a lipliner helps achieve a smooth and perfected pout.

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Probably known as one of the most iconic red lipsticks of all time. I have had a compliment every time I have worn it. It is also one of the most long-lasting lipsticks out there. If you are looking for a matte red lipstick (in bullet form) that will not budge for anything - Ruby Woo is the one for you! If you do not wear a lot of matte lip products, Ruby Woo could be a little uncomfortable to wear as it is quite drying. 

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I am still a very big fan of the NARS Powermatte formulas, and Don’t Stop is one of my most used (behind American Woman). It does have quite a liquidy formula but once applied to the lips it does dry down quite quickly. Out of the three liquid lipsticks in this post, it is more dry feeling, but I wouldn’t say that it is too uncomfortable. 

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The award for the most non-budging liquid lipstick goes to… *drumroll* Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink in Pioneer. Which is something I often forget. This will last through everything, and not want to leave you lips in the evening. Which I guess is great, but also a little annoying. It is also high-street, so you are getting a great deal. 

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I thought it would also be good to include a high-street traditional lipstick as well. I’m really liking CYO, and will continue to try more of the range. This reminds me texture-wise of Ruby Woo, but is warmer and brighter. I think this shade would look absolutely gorgeous on darker skin-tones, but I also like how it looks on me too! Whilst the summer is far away at the moment, it is definitely one that will help it feel closer!

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The Melted Mattes are still fairly new to my collection, but I am really enjoying them. They are really comfortable to wear on the lips. I will say, that if you are eating oily foods, it is not going to fully stay through it, but if not, it stays really well. This was the first shade that I tried, and I now own three so it’s got to be pretty good! I would definitely recommend trying these! 

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There is a perfect red lipstick out there for everyone, unless you are like me and you need all five of these. Sorry bank account. I would love to know if you have tried any of these, or if you have your own red lipstick you love not in this post. Again, sorry bank account. 

How many red lipsticks do you own?

Ellyn xx

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3 comments

  1. I love the Too Faced Melted lip.:)

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  2. I guess I have one red lipstick because I was always scared of this colour but since I started makeup classes now I could wear only red :)

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  3. I am fussy with red lipsticks because I don't think they suit me if they are more orangey red you know! These all look lovely, also the photography is stunning!
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