Sunday, January 5, 2014

Five Favorites (Plus 3 More!) Red Lips!

Hey guys this is the second post of my Five Favorites series and as you can see by the title its more then 5! I just couldn't help myself I Love Lipstick and a Red Lip never goes out of style! These are 8 that I've tried, some high end some drugstore but I love them all the same! So in no particular order let's get started!



1. Maybelline ColorSensational The Elixir Lip Color in #020 Signature Scarlet
     You can find this at pretty much any place that sells Maybelline products or online at Ulta.com. It will cost you around $8-$9 depend where you purchase it. I actually have 5 of these and plan on doing a blog post on them so look out for that! The formula of these lip colors is just so creamy and amazing and the color pay off of this red is Outstanding! Its glossy, its bold, its bright! Whats not to love! Just look at it! I've seen this color on fair skin and dark skin and it always looks stellar!



2. Cailyn Cosmetics Tinted Lip Balm in Big Apple
     I received mine in my monthly Ipsy bag a few months ago but it is available for purchase on the Cailyn Cosmetics website for $19. Though the label says that this is a tinted lip balm the color pay off is like a lipstick and the staying power is Amazing! It also has this handy built in brush in the handle which is why the packaging looks kind of funny, some people would probably say this makes the product too bulky but I like always having the lip brush attached especially because the actual product is in a little pot and I don't like sticking my fingers in my products. This is a Matte Product so it can be a little drying on some people but with the proper preparation its nothing uncomfortable. Ive worn this product to football games and out with friends and haven't had any problem with the staying power. This is actually my go to for times when i don't want to mess with touch ups.



3. NYX Butter Gloss in Cherry Pie
      I picked mine up at Ulta for $4.99 but I've seen them at my local Target for the same price.
I did a blog post in the past about how much I Love NYX Butter Glosses and I picked up this one after that post knowing i'd already love it! I could go on for days about how much I love the Butter Glosses and how excited I am for the Butter Lipsticks! This product and the Maybelline Color Elixirs remind me a lot of each other. Shiny, creamy, Red! I love them both, though I do have to say the Butter Glosses are a little lighter on the lip so if your just getting into Red Lips then give this one a shot!



4. Lime Cime's Velvetine in Red Velvet
      I purchased mine at LimeCrime.com for $20. This is a liquid lipstick that drys into a matte formula thats pretty awesome at staying put! I tested it and it does what it says! I picked this one up with a few other products one of which i will be talk about in this post! You paint this lovely product on your lips with a doe foot applicator but be careful where you put it because once it dries it plans on sticking around for awhile! (which is why i bought it and the other 2 colors hehe!) When first applied this product looks shiny but after a few seconds it starts to dry into this lovely matte rich red color that doesn't feel dry or tight on the lips like some super stay products can!



5. Urban Decay's Revolution Lipstick in the color 69
 I actually have 2 deluxe samples of this lipstick, one I got from Urban Decay when I ordered my Vice 2 Pallette and the other from an Ipsy Glam Bag. You can find it at Urban Decay.com or anywhere else Urban Decay products are sold for $22. Although I am totally in love with this color, formula and brand I can't say if I would buy a full size for $22, that's a little out of my spending bracket for 1 lipstick. Which is why I'm so happy that I ended up with 2 deluxe samples of the same color! Everytime I wear it I get compliments and I love how rich and creamy the color and formula is! I wish I could have all of them! Another winner from Urban Decay but did you expect anything different!



6. Victoria's Secret Glossy Tint Lip Sheen in Knock Out Red
       I bought this during one of their semi annual sales but you can find it at their store or online at Victoria's Secret.com for $9. I love this glossy lip tint jumbo crayon for when I want to wear a Red Lip during the day or in a more casual look. It has just enough color pay off to keep me happy but not so much that its over powering. The staying power isn't amazing when your eating or drinking but its a glossy tint lip sheen so what do you expect. This is another good one if your just getting into Red Lips and don't want anything too bold.



7. MAC Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
     This classic favorite was bought from my local MAC store but you can also find it online at MAC.com for $15. Many people/bloggers/vloggers have raved about this lipstick for as long as its been around! To me this is a must have in every collection if you love Red Lips! It is a matte formula and will show dry cracked lips so make sure to take care of your lips and exfoliate before you wear this lipstick! also if your wearing it out to eat make sure to put a red liner underneath. This color looks great on most skin tones because it is a good classic true red! Its said to have a slight blue undertone which helps to make your teeth look whiter but ill leave that decision up to you.



8. Lime Crime's Opaque Lipstick in Retrofuturist
      Like before I bought this lipstick from LimeCrime.com for $18. I would dare to say this is the Brightest Red of all of them, I had to check to make sure I could call this a true Red Lip. The formula of Lime Crimes lipsticks is amazing! which is why everyone loves them! I own 2 of them right now. Now I know what your saying this is only $4 cheaper then the Urban Decay lipstick so why would you buy this one and not that one?! I actually purchased these during Black Friday 2013 so I did get some off the regular price and it was a Christmas present to myself! These lipsticks go on so smooth and the color looks exactly as it does in the tube with little effort! Love them! Plus they have 18 colors and some of them are out of this world!



So whether or not its a matte, a gloss, or a tint I Love Red Lips! Obviously that is why there are 8 instead of 5 in my Five Favorites! Are there any Red Lip products you love and think I should try?! Let me know!! And please check me out and keep in contact with me on Instagram- LovingLifeMakeup and Twitter- LovingLifeMUA
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