topic Re: RED LIPSTICK TRIAL in Beauty

RED LIPSTICK TRIAL

Shanus — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:22:25 GMT

I've wanted to try a red lipstick forever, but couldn't find the one I loved. I purchased Laura Mercier "Rouge Ultime". It has a hint of pink to it, so it's not too dark and looks perfect.

Anyone else afraid to try red, this may work for you.

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Harpa — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:51:36 GMT

Oh, @Shanus ! Why did you write this post?! I found another LM that I like better - the rose mauve. My mother always looked best in mauve tones, too.

(Tried to post a photo of yours & mine....)

In any of these deeper tones, I always apply with a brush because I think you can get a softer look that way. But I use a lip brush no matter what.

I guess I'm good, since I never had a LM lipstick before. These are described as: "weightless, high-impact long lasting color with a satin finish," which is what I like.

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Shanus — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:54:19 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
Oh, @Shanus ! Why did you write this post?! I found another LM that I like better - the rose mauve. My mother always looked best in mauve tones, too.

(Tried to post a photo of yours & mine....)

In any of these deeper tones, I always apply with a brush because I think you can get a softer look that way. But I use a lip brush no matter what.

I guess I'm good, since I never had a LM lipstick before. These are described as: "weightless, high-impact long lasting color with a satin finish," which is what I like.

@Harpa I've only worn it a few times, but blot it down so it doesn't smear when I take my mask off. I usually do love rosey/mauves as well. Is yours called Rose Mauve?

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Harpa — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:59:02 GMT

@Shanus, Yes. (I should have capitalized my letters.)

Good tip to blot!

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Swedishmiss — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:59:28 GMT

it is so neat that you found a red that works for you!

I thought I had found perfect red with IT cosmetics "Ruby Slippers," but it has been discontinued. I also loved MAC in MAC RED, but I no longer will buy MAC because they are not cruelty free.

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JudyL — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:18:43 GMT

Recently purchased Clinique "Cherry Pop" and, I think, its pretty darn red! A little scary the first time I put it on. I like it, its just a bit more than I'm used to wearing. LOL So what I will try next time is just to dab it on and blend it out and then maybe it won't seem so overwhelming.

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Desertdi — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:20:52 GMT

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Shanus — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:09:00 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
Recently purchased Clinique "Cherry Pop" and, I think, its pretty darn red! A little scary the first time I put it on. I like it, its just a bit more than I'm used to wearing. LOL So what I will try next time is just to dab it on and blend it out and then maybe it won't seem so overwhelming.

@JudyL If a lipstick seems too dark or too bright for me, I tone it down by blotting and/or adding one I'm more comfortable with on top....Then I take it down in stages. Sometimes I'm surprised that I can wear the original color.

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author — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:43:48 GMT

@Shanus

I might "need" the Rouge Ultime! Beautiful.

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Solar Is My Name — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:45:03 GMT

@Shanus I have light skin with a yellow undertone. Does this lipstick have more of a blue undertone or more of a "bright" clear undertone?

THANKS!

-Solar

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Shanus — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:08:12 GMT

@Solar Is My Name It has a bit of a pink/fushia undertone, so it's difficult to tell if it's a blue red. Maybe you can swatch it in person.

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Shanus — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:10:17 GMT

@monicakm I'm blotting it down and putting a pink shade on top to tone it down until I get used to it. I love Cherries in the Snow.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 03:17:35 GMT

That's a gorgeous red, @Shanus. I appreciate the recommendation. I've been looking for a great read that isn't too shocking.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:39:10 GMT

@monicakm Cherries in the Snow is an iconic shade for Revlon, it's been around forever. It's pretty, but reads more dark pink than red to me.

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Shanus — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:59:45 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch Cherries in the Snow is how I eased into red before Covid and then gave up the idea when masks were necessary. Still mandated here, but blotted down, powdered and applied again, it seems to stay when masks comes off in restaurants or visiting at friends' homes.

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10sluvr — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:37:28 GMT

i always like Cherries in the Snow nail polish, too.

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10sluvr — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:40:24 GMT

I'm 72 and timid about lipsticks. I have had the Black Lipstick, Givenchy and love it. It's soft and sheer and perfect tone.

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MrsCat21 — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:45:54 GMT

I have never felt like I could pull off a red. My daught loves Ruby Woo by MAC.

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Solar Is My Name — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:51:21 GMT

@Shanus thanks!

-Solar