Red lipstick can be a very intimidating thing, especially for redheads. I remember when I first started getting more adventurous with my makeup, I thought I couldn't wear red lipstick because I had red hair. Well, the joke was on me! It may take a little more effort to find a color that works well with your skin tone AND color of your hair but it is well worth it. Once you find "the" red, you'll never turn back!
I have quite a few reds (okay... okay, I'm a red lipstick hoarder) that I keep on hand for different occasions. One of my all time favorites for when I'm going out or just want something really bold is Smashbox 'Be Legendary' Lipstick in Infrared Matte ($20).
What's To Love
- It has blue undertones which makes it wearable for cooler toned gals (hooray!), but it looks great on warm skin tones as well.
- The matte formula isn't dry and cakey like many others. The application is silky smooth and stays that way all night! I usually touch up once, just to be on the safe side.
- Thanks to Vitamins C & E, your lips won't dry out! If I'm looking for a slightly more sheer effect, sometimes I'll swipe some lip balm on my lips before applying.
- No lip liner needed. Maybe this should have been the first, and most important reason as to why this red is so great! Even though this is a lipstick, it's almost like a lip stain in the sense that when you put it on, it's not going anywhere. Just be careful in your application and you will have long-lasting, smear-free smackers for days (okay... hours)!
- Super sleek packaging! The all black, rectangular packaging is super chic - and the fact that it isn't a plastic tube makes me love it even more.
What To Consider
- If you are new to red lip stick, this may not be the shade for you. Opt for something semi-sheer or a pigmented gloss until you feel comfortable wearing a bold shade. Baby steps, you'll get there!
