Hello everyone,
Thank you for the amazing feedback on my previous Valentine's inspired vintage makeup post. I love getting feedback from you!
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I hope you all enjoyed a special Valentine's Day. Single or smitten, I hope you were showered with love. I enjoyed a delicious & relaxed dinner with Mr W at our favourite restaurant (where we went on our first date). We sat alfresco and were able to enjoy the cool evening breeze. A pleasure after the heatwave we have been experiencing in South Australia of late. I'm very much looking forward to autumn weather.
Today's post is a feature ALL about my Favourite Red Lipsticks. In fact, it was inspired by the vibrant yet deep red tones of the roses I received on Valentine's Day! As soon as I lay eyes upon my roses, my mind instantly thought - Ruby Woo! MAC Ruby Woo lipstick is a deep, cool toned matte red & one of my most favourite reds of all time.
What are your favourite red lipsticks?
♡ *Lancome Color Fever Avant Garde Red 151
♡ MAC Ruby Woo
♡ *Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Fire & Ice 720
♡ *Arbonne Runway Rouge
Left - Right: Lancome Avant Garde Red 151 / MAC Ruby Woo / Revlon Fire & Ice / Arbonne Runway Rouge.
Breaking into the red rouge world can be daunting......
Here are 6 simple steps to help get started:
- Be precise - Red lipstick should never be applied casually. Unless it's an ultra sheer formula, like a Revlon Lip Butter. A top precision tip is to use a fine-tip lipstick brush. A steady hand, and patience is a must.
- Accentuate eyes OR lips NOT both - Although it may seem a good idea at the time, you may end up looking over-done. Keep it simple by choosing eyes OR lips as the focus of your makeup look.
- Avoid deep reds if you have thin lips - Deep shades of red accentuate the look of fine lips. Instead use a sheer red lipstick in cherry or coral red for a flattering shade. Even better, add shine and plumpness to lips with some gloss over lipstick.
- Prevent lipstick "bleeding" - Using lip pencil prior to applying lipstick is your best chance at preventing "bleeding". A final touch of concealer around the border of your mouth will also accentuate lip colour and create a crisp line.
- Consider the lighting - Pick a sheerer shade for daytime or the outdoors. In the evening, go bold and bright.
- Co-ordinate your look - Complete your makeup look by dotting and blending a little of your lipstick colour on the apples of your cheeks for a youthful appearance. But remember to blend blend blend.
- Avoid lipstick on your teeth - After lipstick application, put your finger in your mouth, form your lips around your finger, then slowly remove finger to shed excess lipstick colour.
Feeling bold?
Left - Right: Lancome Avant Garde Red 151 / MAC Ruby Woo / Revlon Fire & Ice / Arbonne Runway Rouge.
The Swatches
Swatches in Natural Lighting Bottom to Top: Lancome Avant Garde Red 151 / MAC Ruby Woo / Revlon Fire & Ice / Arbonne Runway Rouge.
Swatches in Artificial Lighting Bottom to Top: Lancome Avant Garde Red 151 / MAC Ruby Woo / Revlon Fire & Ice / Arbonne Runway Rouge.
Lancome Color Fever Avant Garde Red 151
- Availability: Hard to find.
- Finish: Matte
- Color: Red
- Undertone: Cool
- Price: $39 AUD
"Long wearing with no discolouring, this lipstick delivers a matte finish for a more natural look. It is enriched with jojoba oil which helps the lips feel moist after hours of wear."
MAC Ruby Woo
- Availability: Permanent MAC line
- Finish: Matte
- Color: Red
- Undertone: Cool
- Price: $36 AUD
"Ruby Woo is a blue-based red with a matte finish and nearly opaque colour coverage. It’s one of the driest lipsticks I’ve ever used. It does pull and drag slightly, but it wears beautifully. Is drying after a few hours of wear - a lip treatment will be needed after wearing this one. But sadly, I think it is worth it!" :)
Revlon Fire & Ice
- Availability: Permanent in the Revlon Super Lustrous line
- Finish: Creme
- Color: Red
- Undertone: Warm (Coral-Red)
- Price: $21.95 (Priceline)
"A very creamy orangey- red lipstick. It is very bright and feels moisturising on my lips. I think everyone should try Fire and Ice at least once! It's so accessible, wallet-friendly, and it's fun to have a lipstick that changes colour depending on the wearer & their skin tone."
Arbonne Runway Rouge
- Availability: Permanent Arbonne lipstick line
- Finish: Satin
- Color: Red
- Undertone: Warm (coral-red)
- Price: $37 AUD
A previous post featuring swatches and a full review can be seen via this link:
"Runway Rouge is a ravishing coral red. This lipstick can be worn sheerly, or built up to an intense colour. It has a slight sparkle that is visible when you remove the lipstick. Runways Rouge is easy to apply, moisturising and doesn't feather on the lips."
Will dare to wear red this weekend?
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