Nothing speaks confidence like a woman rocking the perfect red lip. But the challenge still remains–what’s my perfect shade? What’s my perfect texture? Is the matte? Is it satin? Should I go with a pencil, lipstick or gloss? I know, the dilemma! I could remember admiring women that could rock a mean red lip for years. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I figured I’d go against the increasingly popular notion that dark skin women couldn’t pull off a red lip. I know. Shame on them for they not know what they do! Fast forward to today and I will rock a red lip quite confidently. I’ve collected red lipsticks for years. From Avon, Mary Kay to drug store brands—I’ve had my share of them. Here are a couple of my favorites. Do you rock a red lip? What are some of your favorites?
I’ve tried all of these reds and currently own Chanel Rouge Allure, YSL Rouge Pur, MAC Diva, NARS Pure Matte and Makeup Forever Aqua pencil. Depending on the occasion and mood, one of these will make the cut on any given day or night for that matter.
- Chanel Rouge Allure – A richer and vibrant red with a satin finish. I really turn to this one when I definitely want to a statement.
- YSL Rouge Pur #11 – This gloss is interesting because the true color is a shade darker once it is applied and settles on the lips. I’m in love with this gloss.
- MAC Diva – I’ve rocked this lipstick for a couple of years. It’s probably the oldest lipstick in my collection. It has a matte finish and is a shade darker than the Chanel Allure. It’s a great option.
- NARS Pure Matte – I’m actually rocking this lipstick in my previous post. I managed to misplace it this weekend so it looks like I’ll be making a quick trip to Sephora soon.
- Makeup Forever Aqua Lipliner – I use this as a liner when necessary. I’ve also applied it to the entire lip wearing it as a matte lipstick. It works quite well.
