I think it’s clear by now that I love a good red lip. A red lip can really finish of a look, it works well in all seasons and for more personal reasons, I like that it gives me the appearance of a more pronounced upper lip. Red lips and I have been friends for a long time, so I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite shades of red.
1. Fraise Remix by Bourjois – This colour is the newest addition to my collection, and not necessarily a true red; more of a fruity pink with red undertones and hints of coral. It looks quite matte in the bullet, but when applied comes out a bit frosty. I like how subtle this colour is, and that it actually suits my pale skin tone, unlike other pinky shades.
2. So Chaud by MAC – we all know this is a favourite of mine by now. This creamy matte lipstick in an orange/red shade is the perfect colour for my skin tone and I always feel my best wearing it. It applies so smoothly and I don’t find it to be too drying for a matte lipstick. It has an interesting way of looking quite red in low lighting and more orange in bright lighting.
3. 01 by Kate Moss – This is a classic red shade, and another one I find looks really great on pale skin. It’s a matte lipstick, and is incredibly pigmented. However, I do find it a bit drying and it doesn’t apply very smoothly, but to combat that I just add a little lip balm before application.
4. Dubonnet by MAC – This is a berry red shade that is best suited for the colder seasons as it’s quite a dark and rich colour. It looks matte in the bullet, but I find it comes out rather frosty and glossy on the lips and the application process can be a bit messy at times. Using it with a lip liner is ideal, as it helps to keep things clean looking.
Let me know in the comments below your favourite out of the four, and be sure to tell me any of your favourite red shades. I’m always on the hunt for a new one! ❤
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Wow! You look amazing in all of the shades. The MAC ones look amazing on you – you’re really stunning! And the Kate Moss one is such a nice classic red, you look so sophisticated! The Bourjois one, I’m almost going to have to find for myself when I go to London (no Bourjois where I live). It’s such a lovely shade, and it’s a bit more timid than the rest – great for a day-to-day look. It looks amazing on you! It’s like it was made for you!
You’re gorgeous. Okay. Bye.
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Oh boooo there is no bourjois where you live! I’ve only recently become a fan of this brand, but I’m really into their products. Thank you for your kind words bb, as always.
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Am definitely going to have to invest in the So Chaud. As a fellow pale-y I find it difficult to choose the right shade for my skin tone. This is a great post, really useful and you wear ALL the shades so well. Many thanks.
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I think for the pale-ys, so chaud is definitely the best! Give it a go! and thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
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I’m loving the last one, Dubonnet by MAC! It’s the kind of red lipstick that I love!
I’m a huge fan of red lips and the red that I’ve been loving this summer is Rimmel Kate Matte Lipstick Kiss Of Life 111!
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ooooo thanks for the tip! I will look into this one ❤
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