The PERFECT red...

[mrsdivajen]

I'm an N3, pretty fair, I want a nice matte red (not orangy...) that I can wear. Doesn't HAVE to be MAC, but all suggestions are welcome!

[foreveratorifan]

Oh, I just bought Viva Glam I and LOVE it! It's not orangey and has more of a red-brown to it...

I think that would look great on you!

[singinmys0ng]

i heard russian red was good!

[mac_obsession]

v-red or russian red...Or shock me or clear red (all over?) gloss...

[FemmeNoir]

I have a Stila one called Salome (I think). It is the closest I have gotten to my "perfect" red. I am trying to create my own perfect shade by cutting a bit off of all my reds, putting them in a palette, and mixing different combos.

Oh, Rocker from Mac is a nice matte red, but it does have glitter.

[Jessica]

What about Viva Glam 1?

[mspixieears]

It is blue-based, but I have a very special part in my heart for UD Jezebel l/s recently discontinued. Very similar is UD Kink pleather pencil too.

I also love the orange-tomato leaning Clinique Angel Red Different Lipstick.

[Juneplum]

v-red is my hg red lipcolor... LOVE it!

[Sanne]

I have now like 30 empties, and I figured as soon as I go to london I'll get lady bug as THE red lipstick, and also plink as a nudish pink...still have 3 others to pick!

[blepharisma]

Viva Glam 1 is an amaaazing red. I also hear good things about Russian Red.

If you want something even bluier red than the above mentioned, try Carnal.

If you want something REALLY BRIGHT, you could go for Powerhouse (not a blue-red, but not too orangey), or High Bred Red (definitely a bluier red, almost pink, but not quite)

[jeannette]

Hmm might I humbly suggest Urban Decay's Jezebel Lipstick! It is red with a dark-raspberry with slight fuchsia base. It's really pretty.

[mrsdivajen]

THanks guys, these are great ideas. My only problem w/ VG1 is the dryness of MAC l/s...I only wear the lustres in MAC. I'm going to be on the hunt, tho!!
Right now I am loving L'Oreal Colorjuic in Cherry on Top...stays on FOREVER, smells yummy and gives my lips some shine.

[jamiemeng]

you should try MAC russian red lipstick or Loreal lipstick in Red. Hope this Helps. Thanks

[Chelsea]

put some clear gloss or conditioner overtop of the mac..

[mrsdivajen]

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Originally Posted by Chelsea

put some clear gloss or conditioner overtop of the mac..

Good idea, but I'm lucky to get the lipstick on in the FIRST place, being a new mom!! I only have time for one step...at least for now...oh, when my children are grown I will go back to much more complicated makeup technique. For now it's throw it on and GO GO GO!!

[beautifulxdisaster]

I love russian red lipglass

[PnkCosmo]

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella

[Turbokittykat]

Viva Glam I is my favourite red of all time! (And this is coming from someone who thought they could never wear red).