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Red lips? - photowhore your red mouth, ladies (and gents, I suppose) Do you wear red lipstick/lipgloss?
I seem to have an aversion to it but lately I feel like wearing some (I only wear lipgloss). Any recommendations? [Edited 7/8/09 11:47am] | |
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The only red I wear is Mac's Viva Glam I (the first one, introduced in 1994, I believe). And these days I only wear it about once or twice a year. 
I wear more nude/natural colors now. |
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How is it for bleeding...that's what I am afraid of. | |
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JustErin said: How is it for bleeding...that's what I am afraid of.
Pretty good. I always use a liner, of course, but I don't remember having bleeding or feathering issues. |
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I LOVE red lipstick- and consider it my signature color. I wear it almost everyday. | |
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1sexymf said: I LOVE red lipstick- and consider it my signature color. I wear it almost everyday.
What do you wear? | |
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CarrieMpls said: The only red I wear is Mac's Viva Glam I (the first one, introduced in 1994, I believe). And these days I only wear it about once or twice a year.
I wear more nude/natural colors now. A nude or shimmery lip with a smoky or dramatic eye is THE sexiest look possible IMO. 
That said, I do think makeup should be about fun as well as enhancement and one should change things up and enjoy different looks now and then. Some people do look lovely in a red (must be the right red for them) and a precisely lined upper lid (preferably with liquid)and a "clean" shadow.  | |
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johnart said: CarrieMpls said: The only red I wear is Mac's Viva Glam I (the first one, introduced in 1994, I believe). And these days I only wear it about once or twice a year.
I wear more nude/natural colors now. A nude or shimmery lip with a smoky or dramatic eye is THE sexiest look possible IMO.
That said, I do think makeup should be about fun as well as enhancement and one should change things up and enjoy different looks now and then. Some people do look lovely in a red (must be the right red for them) and a precisely lined upper lid (preferably with liquid)and a "clean" shadow. Ya, but that's been my look for like...forever. I'm bored and want to change it up a little. [Edited 7/7/09 8:13am] | |
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JustErin said: 1sexymf said: I LOVE red lipstick- and consider it my signature color. I wear it almost everyday.
What do you wear? I wear mainly Lancome, Christian Dior and Chanel. I line my lips with red liner (it will bleed without it) and go for blur-based red (orange based will make your teeth look yellow). I like: Chanel: Red No. 5 Lancome: Code Red, Stoplight, Ruby Slipper Dior: Red Vinyl (I think it was discontinued, though  )
You shold experiement with a few different reds - some will look better than others depending on your coloring. Also - department store lipstick is better for reds. I tried Loreal. etc. but they just look cheap. | |
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I look stupid with red lips. For some reason it just doesn't suit me at all | |
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1sexymf said: JustErin said: What do you wear? I wear mainly Lancome, Christian Dior and Chanel. I line my lips with red liner (it will bleed without it) and go for blur-based red (orange based will make your teeth look yellow). I like: Chanel: Red No. 5 Lancome: Code Red, Stoplight, Ruby Slipper Dior: Red Vinyl (I think it was discontinued, though )
You shold experiement with a few different reds - some will look better than others depending on your coloring. Also - department store lipstick is better for reds. I tried Loreal. etc. but they just look cheap. Actually, I'm pretty sure I have a Dior red somewhere...I was given about 15 Dior lip glosses as a gift once. I'll have to dig it out. So I'm getting that lip liner is essential. I haven't worn liner in years. | |
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Ottensen said: I look stupid with red lips. For some reason it just doesn't suit me at all
I'm not really sure if it suits me either. | |
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JustErin said: johnart said: A nude or shimmery lip with a smoky or dramatic eye is THE sexiest look possible IMO.
That said, I do think makeup should be about fun as well as enhancement and one should change things up and enjoy different looks now and then. Some people do look lovely in a red (must be the right red for them) and a precisely lined upper lid (preferably with liquid)and a "clean" shadow. Ya, but that's been my look for like...forever. I'm bored and want to change it up a little. [Edited 7/7/09 8:13am] I completely understand. For intense youwantthismouthIknowyoudo! reds I recommend Christian Dior, Shiseido, YSL and Chanel. As some others pointed out, line your lips. If you're not using a coordinating pencil, you might want to go ever-so-slightly deeper (brighter will change the color) or just get a clear liner. | |
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JustErin said: 1sexymf said: I wear mainly Lancome, Christian Dior and Chanel. I line my lips with red liner (it will bleed without it) and go for blur-based red (orange based will make your teeth look yellow). I like: Chanel: Red No. 5 Lancome: Code Red, Stoplight, Ruby Slipper Dior: Red Vinyl (I think it was discontinued, though )
You shold experiement with a few different reds - some will look better than others depending on your coloring. Also - department store lipstick is better for reds. I tried Loreal. etc. but they just look cheap. Actually, I'm pretty sure I have a Dior red somewhere...I was given about 15 Dior lip glosses as a gift once. I'll have to dig it out. So I'm getting that lip liner is essential. I haven't worn liner in years. Dior makes nice glosses. Maybe you should start with glosses first since they're not as intense in color as lipstick and work your way toward wearing lipstick. It's a strong color, so it's not for everyone, but there is one to suit every complexion. (I used to work for Lancome years ago, so I do have some cosmetic expertise  )
You'll probably get compliments, though. | |
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1sexymf said: JustErin said: Actually, I'm pretty sure I have a Dior red somewhere...I was given about 15 Dior lip glosses as a gift once. I'll have to dig it out. So I'm getting that lip liner is essential. I haven't worn liner in years. Dior makes nice glosses. Maybe you should start with glosses first since they're not as intense in color as lipstick and work your way toward wearing lipstick. It's a strong color, so it's not for everyone, but there is one to suit every complexion. (I used to work for Lancome years ago, so I do have some cosmetic expertise )
You'll probably get compliments, though. Cool, I try a few different ones...maybe I'll post a pic too. | |
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JustErin said: 1sexymf said: Dior makes nice glosses. Maybe you should start with glosses first since they're not as intense in color as lipstick and work your way toward wearing lipstick. It's a strong color, so it's not for everyone, but there is one to suit every complexion. (I used to work for Lancome years ago, so I do have some cosmetic expertise )
You'll probably get compliments, though. Cool, I try a few different ones...maybe I'll post a pic too. Yes, definitely post pix. | |
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Gawd, I used to LIVE in red lipstick  Over the past 10-15 years I gradually wore it less & less, but now I'm so bored w/ all the nude/pink glosses I've accumulated  I've been wearing my more bold colors lately & it's so weird when you haven't had it on your face in a while, isn't it?  It's like it's just too much I'm gonna get back into them though, especially w/ summer coming - I want flirty, not reserved  I say hit the MAC counter & find some new shades that excite you I'm overdue for one of those splurges myself
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Sometimes when I'm going out I wear really dark blackish red lipstick.
It's not the most flattering color on my skin, but I still like how dramatic it looks If you will, so will I | |
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CalhounSq said: Gawd, I used to LIVE in red lipstick
Over the past 10-15 years I gradually wore it less & less, but now I'm so bored w/ all the nude/pink glosses I've accumulated I've been wearing my more bold colors lately & it's so weird when you haven't had it on your face in a while, isn't it? It's like it's just too much I'm gonna get back into them though, especially w/ summer coming - I want flirty, not reserved I say hit the MAC counter & find some new shades that excite you I'm overdue for one of those splurges myself
[Edited 7/7/09 11:19am] So MAC makes your lips look like red wood? [Edited 7/7/09 12:08pm] | |
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Ottensen said: I look stupid with red lips. For some reason it just doesn't suit me at all
Me neither. Every once in a while I'll try it about twice a year or so, thinking that I can pull it off, but I can't anymore.
It only worked on me back in the late 80s-early 90's to be honest. But then everyone was wearing dark lip colors, so maybe I didn't stand out as much then. "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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JustErin said: CalhounSq said: Gawd, I used to LIVE in red lipstick
Over the past 10-15 years I gradually wore it less & less, but now I'm so bored w/ all the nude/pink glosses I've accumulated I've been wearing my more bold colors lately & it's so weird when you haven't had it on your face in a while, isn't it? It's like it's just too much I'm gonna get back into them though, especially w/ summer coming - I want flirty, not reserved I say hit the MAC counter & find some new shades that excite you I'm overdue for one of those splurges myself
[Edited 7/7/09 11:19am] So MAC makes your lips look like red wood? [Edited 7/7/09 12:08pm] 
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Never. | |
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I have tried a burgundy lipstick by Revlon.
I think red lipstick would be too bright for me. | |
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I loved the look on Sonia Rykiels Spring/summer -09 models.. 
That's the look I'd love to go for. I've been searching for the perfect shade red for me but still haven't found it yet. It's has to match my skin tone, hair etc. not look too orange or purple, etc. I NEVER wear lipstick, but I'm really fond of getting the red lippy..  It almost feels that I'm gonna start behaving like an adult lady, when I'll start wearing lipstick.. Allow me to introduce: Ms. Onder and Mrs. Donk! (o)(o)
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I can't find the right colour red for my complexion either. I'm very pale and have blonde hair, I'd like a change ocassionally, but I'm kinda stuck in a makeup rut at the moment  I'm not stopping. I haven't even taken my coat off
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to get the colour I like I have to mix two together
one is from Aldi, so don't mind me 
red on me looks bizarre, what I like is a slightly darker version of the natural colour of my lips. | |
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i love red, but dont wear it, if you dont find the right shade, it can age you. mac has to relly pretty colors that i really like one is called capture, the other is spirit.both very pretty. | |
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ZombieKitten said: to get the colour I like I have to mix two together
one is from Aldi, so don't mind me
red on me looks bizarre, what I like is a slightly darker version of the natural colour of my lips. Lawd. Do they have Wet-n-wild! in Aussie? | |
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johnart said: ZombieKitten said: to get the colour I like I have to mix two together
one is from Aldi, so don't mind me
red on me looks bizarre, what I like is a slightly darker version of the natural colour of my lips. Lawd. Do they have Wet-n-wild! in Aussie? the theme park? 
http://www.floridatoday.c...740222.jpg this is the Aldi range | |
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ZombieKitten said: johnart said: Lawd. Do they have Wet-n-wild! in Aussie? the theme park?
http://www.floridatoday.c...740222.jpg this is the Aldi range Not the theme park.
A line of drugstore makeup. Back in the day lipsticks were like a dollar and shit. You felt like a hooker just buyin one. I'm sure they've classed things up a bit now.
Speaking of hookers. I bet red lipstick looks trampy on you. | |
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