PERFECT SHADE OF RED

Saturday 26 October 2013




Ever since I got into make up I have been on the hunt for the perfect kind of red lipstick that suits my skin tone down to the T. I love that red lips, pale skin look a la Marilyn Monroe with just a a little liner on the eyes. Its just my style. I am not into edgy and ultra modern fashion but more of a classic, simple and chic kind of girl. And with that goes a nice classic red lip, well at least in my head.

I know a lot of girls only wear red lipstick on a special occasion or on a night out but I don't mind wearing red lips during the week as an everyday make up thing. I think its just the perfect accessorie when you are wearing a leather jacket and some nice black boots.

The only thing is that it can be ever so tricky to get the right shade for your skin tone. Some have pink undertones, some have blue or orange which makes it hard getting it right especially when they all look the same in the bullet.
Then there is the problem of your lip shape as well, darker red lipsticks can make small lips look even smaller, so if you are not blessed in that department its best to go for a lipstick that has orange undertones in it. The orange helps make your lips appear fuller and more plump.
But if you are lucky and have nice full lips than that is not something you have to worry about.

So over the years in my hunt for my perfect red lips I have tried many lipsticks but few have stayed and I am still on the look out for my go to, no fuss red lipstick that suits my fair/medium skin tone. 

The closest I have come so far is Mac's Ruby Woo lipstick, this is just a lovely red lipstick with pink undertones which seems to look best on me and last super long on my lips making them look nice, even after its worn down a bit. 

The second one that I wear on a regular basis and looks good on is the YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in No 4. I love how moisturizing this lipstick is as to a lot of other red lipsticks. The only thing is that it's not as long lasting because of the formula but its super easy to apply and you don't really need a lip pencil to draw out a shape.

The other YSL lip colour that I have is a more blue toned Lipstick and is from the Rouge Pur Couture line. Is a lovely lipstick for pale blondes with cool undertones in their skin. I have more warm undertones to my skin which makes the lipstick look not as nice on me as on others but I still wear it on night out when I like my lips to stand out.

The last one is the Bobby Brown's Lip Color in No 10 Red. This is a classic red shade with a lovely shine to it but I just don't seem to be reaching enough for it. I thinks it's down to the fact that it is slightly to dark for me and makes my lips look smaller than they are. I have to use a lip pencil with it and draw out my natural lip line to make my lips look fuller which makes it more of a going out lipstick as to an everyday one. And that is what I am after. 

If you have any recommendation or want to share your favourite lip colour with me please let me know in the comment section below. I can't wait to hear from all of you!!!

 Mac Ruby Woo £15 
YSL RougePur Couture £25
Bobby Brown Lip Color #10 £19
YSL Rouge Volupte Shine #4 £24

HAPPY WEEKEND!!!



20 comments :

  1. I have MAC Russian Red, which is my go to red! I also love OCC NSFW as a bright red!
    -Sisi
    Modern Beauty Girl

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    1. Oh yeah russian red has been on my wish list for a while. Its a lovely classic colour!

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  2. I love Mac so chaud - an orangey red which looks great on me (NC30) and makes my lips pop !

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    1. Sounds good, I have been on the look out for some orangey red lipstick. Thanks for the tip!!

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  3. Ahh they'e all so expensive :( haha ;) think i'll stick to rimmel london's 107 for now! haha

    Sharlotte

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    1. I haven't got my hands on the kate lipsticks yet, I really have to try them considering how much I like some of the other rimmel lipsticks.

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    1. I have not tried the Chanel rouge coco yet. But everytime I go to house of fraser I stop by the Chanel counter and drool over them, haha

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  5. Love red lipstick! I really like that Mac Ruby - I find myself wearing it on my nights outs!


    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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    1. Yeah they are perfect for a night out as its so long lasting!

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  6. Great colors! Beautiful photos!!

    Would you like to follow each other with GFC and Bloglovin '? Let me know :)

    Have a nice day!
    vgolove1.blogspot.ru

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    1. Thanks that means a lot to me. I try my best getting the pics right. Still only shooting with my I phone camera. I hope to get a dls camera soon.

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  7. Great review. I am still on the lookout for MY shade of red lipstick. Would you like to follow each other on GFC? Let me know.
    xo
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  8. These all look like really lovely reds! Cherry lip liner is my favourite product to pair with a red lip!

    www.makingmeblushblog.wordpress.com

    xx

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    1. Thanks for the tip, I will keep an eye out for that lip liner as I only have one for red lips.

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  9. Awesome post , red color my fav these days :-)

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  10. I love mac ruby woo it's such a gorgeous classic red <3

    www.krystelcouture.com

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  11. I've been searching for the perfect red lip color, all of these look great!

    christelpaola.blogspot.com

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  12. Ahhhh i love a good red lipstick! Barry M have a really good one! xo

    http://www.vipxo.co.uk

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  13. I love love love Stila's liquid lipstick in beso.

    katespitz.blogspot.com

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