Hello!

I’ve been looking for a good red lipstick for a while now, but anytime I’ve tried to buy one, it’s always too pink or too purple. I’m not looking for too bright of a red either, more of a rose or darker red I guess. I am also fair skinned.

I tried buying two (Nyx red velvet gloss and Untamable matte) today that in photos look RED, but on me both look hot pink…?

  • Missimakeuplifestyle@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Try Mac Cosmetics Ruby Woo, Anastasia Beverly Hills Satin Lipstick - Cherry, Pat McGrath - Elson or Makeup Forever - 406 Cherry Muse

  • knockout1021@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    In terms of formula, for high end brands, I’d look into Too Faced’s Melted Matte liquid lipsticks (maybe either “Nasty Girl” or “Drop Dead Red” for a darker red lip), or for drugstore I’d go for NYX’s Soft Matte Lip Creams (in either “Budapest” or “Madrid”). I haven’t tried out those colours in particular, but I’ve worn the lipsticks in different shades and I barely feel them at all when I’m wearing them.

    Sending well wishes, hopefully this helps! :)

  • jem7118@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    MAC Ruby Woo was a game changer for me. I’m very pale and found most reds just didn’t suit my complexion.

    • Expert-Spring-7832@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      If OP is having trouble with her reds pulling to pink or too purple, MAC Russian red might be a better choice than ruby woo

  • lcat807@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Do you have any idea what your seasonal colour palette is? Have you tried going more orange red/tomato/coral red (towards spring colours) or towards brick/terracotta (autumn reds?)

  • scorpioinheels@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I second Ruby Woo but it leans a bit orange for me.

    I have a few reds by GXVE that are my go to’s. They last all day - even longer than more expensive brands.

    I have a red by Pat McGrath Labs that is slightly drying - not prepared to recommend it or the KVD red - just not creamy enough …. the color is actually great.

  • Struggle_Usual@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Violette_fr petal bouche in whichever of the 3 draws your interest the most. Not cheap, though, but her reds are just so freaking perfect.

  • Zzamioculcas@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I also have the issue of reds turning pink.

    For a christmas red lip I recommend:

    • Nars Power matte liquid lipstick in Starwoman

    • Givenchy L’interdit

    • Maybelline Pleasure Me Red

    For darker more muted red lip:

    • Pat McGrath Geneviève

    • YSL slim matte 09 (the gold cap one)

  • alondra2027@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    My favorite is Russian Red or Chili by MAC. But Chili is more of a brick red. Depending on your complexion it may come out more orange.