show us your lippy

[olive bleu]

You all look so fabulous, and are wearing gorgeous reds that become you.I am still searching for that perfect one. I actually just spent $10 of my last $20(payday tommorrow!) on Marcelle's "Ruby Red",so we will see how that goes!

 

[Eleanor Marie]

Convert

I am a new convert to 'Russian Red' by MAC

 

[KittyT]

I am a new convert to 'Russian Red' by MAC

me too! it's almost the exact same color as Besame's Red Velvet, and a whole lot less expensive

 

[wibblebird]

Target Red

Anyone tried the L'oreal Target red, made just for Target? I bought a bonus pack that came with liner. I'm really liking it - nice, true red, a little sheer, with more gloss than I usually like, but with the liner it's a very nice daytime red. Fades to a nice, natural red on me (as opposed to most reds which go all fuschia, Yuk.) Good enough color on me that I can overcome my natural aversion to the scent that Loreal lipstick has.

 

[Pina Bridgette]

You can never have too many reds, can you?

To be sure, I have rarely met a red I didn't like but sadly, many of them do not do much for me. Judging by the pics in this thread, I need to spend some time exploring my local MAC because I love all of the reds that have been posted thus far. But until I find that perfect red, here are a few of my perennial favorites (apologies if the pics are too big):

Chanel 36 - Russet Moon (Love it the best but it is very drying to my lips so I save it for special occasions only)

Sisley L41 (Has a bit of orange to it which I suspect doesn't do much for my olive complexion but it makes me feel very Italian diva so I persist)

Lately, I've been into the pink to brown side of the lip spectrum and switch between Sisley L17, L24 , Rimmel 35 Heather Shimmer & Molton Brown lipsaver (clear). But true to form, I was at Target earlier today and picked up a few pots of red Rimmel lipgloss: Kiss of Death & Sinner. Haven't tried them yet but if nothing else, I already love the names.

Pina

 

[Kimberly]

Pina, both colors look great on you. I really like your 2nd lippy. For some reason I need an orangy type red myself or it is too bright for me.

 

[Goodie2Shoes]

My first post---Here's my red....

I'm so excited this is my first post here, I've been lurking and this seems like a great group. The color in my avatar pic is my current red which is Loreal DRUMBEAT Red. I like it. I recently found a great red gloss type which I am going to try out when it arrives. We'll see how that goes...I'll be sure to report!

It's great to be here.....Mel

 

[Kimberly]

I'm so excited this is my first post here, I've been lurking and this seems like a great group. The color in my avatar pic is my current red which is Loreal DRUMBEAT Red. I like it. I recently found a great red gloss type which I am going to try out when it arrives. We'll see how that goes...I'll be sure to report!

It's great to be here.....Mel

Welcome!!

 

[RaasAlHayya]

Pina Bridgette, that Russet Moon is to die for!

Mel, your avatar looks great; lovely red lippy...welcome to the Powder Room!

--Leslie

 

[KittyT]

my longtime favorite has been Mac's "Rage", which is what i'm wearing in this photo. It's a deeper, slightly frosted red and until recently when i found "Russian Red", it was the only red i'd found that would work for me. i have a very pink complexion and red cheeks, so there aren't many reds that don't make me look like a clown!

 

[pigeon toe]

That's my Besame lipliner in red with my sample of Red Velvet (my actual tube of Red Velvet is much, much darker though, I'm thinking the samples got mixed up).

I tried to do a more 40's lip, it was fun! I think it worked well.

 

[BegintheBeguine]

That color looks great, pigeon toe. Any darker would be too dark. Have they sent you the correct tube yet; was that problem straightened out?

 

[pigeon toe]

Thanks! The Red Velvet I have looks scary dark on me! They do take returns and exchanges, I was surprised. That's very nice of them. I haven't done anything about it yet because I'm a bit lazy, but I should get on it. I love the consistency of their lipsticks, its a nice change from the matte Mac one I usually use.

 

[BegintheBeguine]

I know what you mean, I invented lazy. lol If you find you never get around to exchanging it you may want to try Lipstick Color Changers in Lightener. http://www.firacosmetics.com/shop/catpage.cfm?id=59 The manufacturer, Fiske, now makes fira cosmetics. I got mine and use it all the time. It is better than foundation, concealer or (gasp) white lipstick to lighten a too-dark lipstick shade.

 

[Adelaidey]

Oooh, KittyT's Russian Red looks amazing... definitely going to look for that!

I just found my new everyday red a few days ago-- Revlon ColorStay in Red Velvet... it does have teensy little sparkles in it, but they're not that obvious. It's a nice matte that wears reasonably well. Its the best red I've found for my coloring so far!
(<----- I'm wearing it in my new avatar)

 

[Babydoll]

I have the Red Velvet color, too... but it's too bright for my daily wear, so I mix it with a bit of Soft Cinnamon (tones down the "Hey, I'm WEARING RED!!!!") for the perfect going-out-on-the-town lipstick.

Yes, I'm not afraid to mix my colors.

 

[Tinseltown]

This is the closest to a red lippie I have. (Excuse the bad pic)
It's Chilli from Max Factor... In real life it's more pink-brown red than pink-red (as I feel it looks on the pic).

 

[Pina Bridgette]

This thread is very bad for me. Everytime I check back, there is a new red I am dying to try.

Count me in as one more for the MAC Russian Red:

trying on my easter bonnet.

My Besame samples came in yesterday and I was so excited, I tried them all on. At the same time. I didn't want to admit it but I put 4 different shades on the four quadrants of my lips because I wanted to compare. Besame Red was the clear winner.

Here are the four colors I tried:

 

[Adelaidey]

I have the Red Velvet color, too... but it's too bright for my daily wear.

Should've been more specific-- the Revlon Red Velvet is my "vintage everyday" lippy... but on my non-vintage days I have a tough time pulling off a red-red like that, so I use Physician's Formula Illuminating Lip Lacquer in Shabby Sherry. I'll admit I originally picked it up because its in a cute vintage-y vial, but I love it to death for everyday!

 

[Emmababy]

That's my Besame lipliner in red with my sample of Red Velvet (my actual tube of Red Velvet is much, much darker though, I'm thinking the samples got mixed up).

I tried to do a more 40's lip, it was fun! I think it worked well.

that shape is beautiful but

how did you get your hair like that!!! it's exactly what i strive for