Red lipstick

[Tonitra]

I just found my perfect red lipstick today! I was quite excited. I am a NW15, and when trying on Russian Red, and felt like it was not the right shade, and was too bright for my liking. I finally tried on Dubonnet, and it's fabulous! Can't say enough about it. I also picked up Red Enriched creamstick liner to go with it. Anyways, I def. recommend this, it's great.

Edited to rave about the texture of this lipstick; its an amplified creme, so its moisturizing and doesn't make my lips flake like some frost lipsticks do.

[Luna Selene]

I second Dubonnet. I love it for when I want red lips.

[MissMisah]

Hey everyone! I just wanted some imput..

im an nc40/c4...and i wanna get a red lipstick. i already have ladybug --- but im not sure if im diggin it. i dunno...russian red (which i have looked at too)..ruby woo...anything anything? even if its drugstore too...im down!


also, what EYES do u pair with red lipstick? im lookin at neutral...but what? neutral brown? neutral gold? neutral peach? iono...



***and for anyone else who is the same coloring as me (or similar) what are some other lipsticks you think are worth checkin out?

TIA! <3333

[Shavwi]

I'm a huge fan of Russian Red. I wear it over cherry l/l and it looks gorgeous. For reference, I have pale skin (not sure what MAC foundation though) and brown hair and eyes. It's really bright and hard for some skintones to pull off though so try it on in teh store first! oh - and eyes are something I've always had trouble with regarding red lips. Usually I do them pretty simple - I wear a shimmery white eyeshadow and a little bit of black liner and it gives me an old Hollywood look.

[mima]

i'm an nc40 depending on the season. my fave mac red lipstick at the moment is spice it up. i also love sophisto and of course, o. i like a plum one that i forgot the name of and am too lazy to check my next mac lipstick purchase will be new york apple.

i sually do brown or bronze eyes when i wear red lipstick, or sometimes just liner with no eyeshadow.

[thatonegirl]

I love russian red. ( Though I am very pale with dark hair, it makes me look like snow white) I wear it with clear gloss over it for that really blue red color. I usually just do a pale shadow and mascara.

[kimmy]

the only red lips i ever wear are FLI!RT Cherry Pie l/l and Milani Candy Apple l/s...i find it looks best with smokey browns/golds...i have a way lighter complexion than you though. i think you'd be able to pull of smokey blacks/dark greys with your skintone

[cno64]

I'm looking for a true, Santa's suit, stoplight, no-holds-barred red lipstick, with no orange, brown, or blue tones, just RED.
I tried "Tassel," and it's pretty, just too deep and too subdued for my purposes.
What is the best true bright red that MAC has to offer?
Thanks!
cno64

[juli]

Russian Red l/s????

I dunno if this helps but if i remember correctly there are few posts about true red l/s

http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...t=red+lipstick
http://specktra.net/showthread.php?t...t=red+lipstick

wowzers... i just tried search for red lip stick and there are just wayyy too many posts.. maybe u can try and see if there is anything that can help u out?

Sorry if this wasnt that much of help..

[Cruella]

I don't have Russian Red but I've swatched it on my hand and, to my eyes, it appears to be a true red. I'm pale with a lot of pink in my skin and reds either look fuschia or orange on me. Russian Red was perfect.

[cno64]

Russian Red is actually one that I'm considering. I chatted online with a MAC artist; she suggested "Powerhouse," but I'm afraid of what look to be orange tones in that one.
I'm disabled; otherwise I'd go to the store and try some on!
Thanks for the input, ladies!

[mzcelaneous]

I agree with everyone else. Russian Red is the way to go. I find that almost anyone can work this color

[MissChievous]

I think Powerhouse is more true red than Russian Red, on me at least.

[Shavwi]

Russian Red! It does have blue undertones but it is the truest red I have ever tried on

[mskitchmas]

here's a shot of me with MAC Vinyl...which is discontinued, but still available at some CCO's and on Ebay. I'm pretty fair with pink undertones and I love it!

[maxcat]

Viva Glam I for my money... On it's not too blue, too orange, too pink or too sheer. And it's for charity. All good.

[ette]

NARS Jungle Red is the "reddest red" lipstick I've seen.

[lemurian]

I hate all MAC reds, but love Victoria's Secret Red Velvet! It is absolutely red and nothing else. It's pigmented and has a matte finish. Unfortunately I'm not sure if they make it anymore You might be able to grab it on clearance if you live near one of their beauty stores!

[cno64]

I like that! Thank you! How does Vinyl compare to RR and Powerhouse?

[hotti82]

i'm samoan, so i go for a really red, not orange-y red, i like MAC Red l/s. i have russian red and new york apple too; they're fine as well...

[Oonie]

I like Glam but I believe is is d/c as well.

[mspiggy]

I'm thinking of getting a red lipstick from MAC. I currently only own a Pink Cabana lipstick.
NC25, Asian here.
Any recommendations?

[NutMeg]

I'm an NC25 and I find that Redwood and Dubbonet look good. I would ask to try them first though. There's nothing more annoying than buying something that looks terrible on you.

[ShadowyLady]

I'm NC25 and I love Diva.

[mspiggy]

Anyone like Powerhouse? I saw it on someone's lips at MUA and thought it looks kinda nice.