Style Story 16: Red Lipstick

It’s no hidden secret that I love red lipstick. I’m always looking for the best red in the best formula. I have quite the collection of red lippies, so I thought I’d share with you my top five. The following list is in no particular order. I choose my reds according to the type I need–yes, there are many different factors to red lipstick

Bourjois Rouge Edition in Hot Pepper

Bourjois Rouge Edition in Hot Pepper is my newest lippy to my red lipstick collection, and it’s quite possibly my most used. It’s on the orange side of red, so it’s similar to NARS Heat Wave, but the formula is so much better. It glides on with a wand applicator, and it seriously lasts all day long. In fact, my lips are a bit stained after wearing this red lipstick. (I said I didn’t have a favorite, BUT this line of Bourjois called Rouge Edition rocks in ALL colors!)

Wet n Wild Mega Megalast in Red Velvet

I stumbled upon Wet n Wild MegaLast in Red Velvet last summer at my local Walgreens in Seattle. I went to my trusty Wet n Wild little stand in the local drugstore and gave the $2 lippy a try. Well, this bright red did not disappoint. It’s on the blue side of red, so it’s actually got a great pink undertone to it. The consistency goes on quite smooth and then turns to a matte. Definitely a stain is left which always indicates to me a great lippy. This means I don’t have to reapply all that often. This red lipstick is very strong, super bright, and utterly long lasting.

MAC’s Famous Ruby Woo

MAC Ruby Woo is the classic red lipstick of all reds. I find my tube terribly drying, so the only way I can apply it is with MAC Lip Primer. I believe Ruby Woo is considered the classic red lipstick because it is neither orange red or blue red–it’s like it has the perfect amount of orange and blue equaling it out to the red the suits all women.

NARS Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl

NARS Drgaon Girl is very similar to MAC Ruby Woo, yet it’s not as intense. It’s applied by a pencil, so sometimes I’ll double Dragon Girl and Ruby Woo together. If I want a very simple red lip, I’ll go with this. It’s light and lasting and not too bold. It’s my simple red lip.

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Lip Balm in Standout

Sometimes I want a red lipstick that’s more on the brick side of red. If this is the case, I go for Revlon’s Standout. The consistency of these Matte Lip Balms is so creamy–creamier than any lipstick I’ve seen. The wear is also long lasting. I use all of Revlon’s Lip Balms in either stains or mattes while traveling. I can pack three in my makeup bag or carry on and be set for an entire trip.

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Now that I’ve shared my five go-to red lipsticks, it’s time for you to share. What’s your favorite red lipstick?