Wow, I don't get either "pale mauve brown" or "red" out of Dolce Vita. On me, it's a deep rose with no muddiness. I like both the gloss and the lipstick, though I prefer the lipstick formula that's in the palettes better to the one in the tube.
I suppose if someone was used to wearing pinks or peaches, this could feel red, but it's really more rose IMO.