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Beauty: My Fav Red Lippies (The ♥️ Edition)

Writer's picture: Bre W.Bre W.

Updated: Jan 18, 2024

The season of love is here. Random: Godiva is closing and I am so heartbroken because I love my chocolates and (G)Valentine's Day time! But anyway, my attempt at these heart-shaped red lip swatches worked out after all, but it took forever to do! The beauty products I am sharing are listed below & are the only red lipsticks/glosses that I own or have ever worn the past few years. Some are still around for purchase, others are not. I love them all for different reasons especially when I am in different moods but sometimes I mix a couple of them together for the right look. (G)Valentine's Day is this weekend so try one of them out, wear your favorite red lip on a date, or just whenever you feel like it (dressed down or dressed up). I always look and feel extra fancy when I put on red lipstick or gloss! I will be giving a variety of products and prices ranges below that works for all.



You can never go wrong with a red lip but find your own match that compliments your skin-tone or "face beat" that day! Personally: I love a good toned-down classic matte lip with a hot red or dark purple (MACs Nightmoth) lip liner blended well. A good liner is everything too so try the 316 lip brush by MAC for a smoother (no mess) finish especially with glossy lips! I need & want to try more black-owned products though! Have you tried Dose of Colors, Milani, B. Simone Beauty, Juvia's Place, NYX, or Black Radiance? What do you suggest? What is your favorite red look and lip?


1. Anastasia Beverly Hills (Carla) $16: This color is so bold and good if you are looking for shine! This gloss is very shiny but I do not think that it is available anymore as I have had it for years and it was seasonal (I still wanted to share). It came out around the fall time! Literally: When they say "limited time" believe them and just purchase it!


2. Chanel (Gabrielle/444) $40: Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour! Serve looks with this color as it is very lightweight and I have to put on a few layers with this one. It does not make your lips feel tight or dry throughout the day. I like the creamy texture of it (you can see specks of it glistening).


3. Fenty Beauty (Stunna) $25: Who doesn't love this? Seriously. Everybody knows about RiRi's red matte lip paint #stunnagang and it's long wear (lasting)! Sometimes I only use it to outline my lips because it glides right on and creates perfect a perfect outline without messing with liner. I think this is because the tip of it is so different, providing ease. They call it a precision wand. I pair it with with Chanel, but Fenty goes on first then top it off with Stunna! I saw that Fenty is being shut down or paused by LVMH soon though so buy em' out while you can! I also don't remember it being $25 when it first came out either but everybody has to make their coins so I get it.


4. Kylie Cosmetics (Naughty) $10 : The darkest/deepest red in the bunch! I should be ashamed because I ordered this in 2017 (just started wearing it last year) and my lips are still poppin' regardless years later! They were going for $10 back then when they first came out around Christmas time (Holiday Edition) but now go for $15 each. This is a deep, deep red ... a true red but is also glossy! I am not sure if it is still available for purchase but keep an eye out around Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday time. I think that it may come back out!


5. MAC Cosmetics (Ruby Woo) $19: Your favorite's fav! A best seller that is always out in Atlanta so I order online because they usually have it in stock! It is a matte lipstick for sure and just about anybody can pull this color off. This used to be my favorite to wear since my college days and it does last for a while. Be sure to hydrate or moisturize your lips before use. If your lips are cracked or chapped it will show once you apply Ruby Woo. I buy and use sugar scrubs for my lips.


6. Maybelline (Orange Outburst) $4-$7: Go bold! I know, it says orange but it's just really bright and red against my own skin. I got this from Walmart and it comes out of a small squeeze tube looking like paint. It is small enough to fit in your tiny purse but packs in lots of colorrr!


7. Smashbox (Legendary) $14: So smooth but yet matte! This came in a set of lip sticks from Smashbox! Oftentimes, I buy lip sets (they are smaller than your average full-sized lipsticks) and I try different colors out! I think of them as small samples and keep them for forever! I could not find this on the actual Smashbox site anymore but of course Amazon has it!


Favorite Lip Liners: MACs Nightmoth (deep/dark purple), MACs Lasting Sensation (bright red/orange), and NYX Cappuccino liner (brown) get it from your local beauty supply store. The beauty supply store, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS have the best glosses too!

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