The perfect Red and Nude Lipstick?

I'm talking about the L'Oreal Color Riche Collection lipsticks in Red and Nude. I've been waiting to get my hands on these beauties for a while now but inevitably, whenever I go into boots, they didn't have the shade I wanted. Personally, I was after the 'Julianne' range as her face was the one I could identify with the most: i.e. pale skin, freckles and Red hair - well in my case brunette with a tint of Auburn.

Anyway, when I finally swatched the Red, it scared me a little bit just because it was so bright, a very vibrant red. I'm not gonna lie, at this point I was in two minds about getting it, but it turns out it suits me pretty well - at least I think so!

The nude however is gorgeous. On the website it's described as 'Barely Peach' I'd have to agree it's  super pretty, it has a slight shimmer quality to it, which I love, perfect for effortless daytime makeup.

Finally, the formula is lovely! I'd say it's pretty standard as far as lipsticks go, not too matte, not too glossy, feels somewhat powdery when it's on the lips, the Red especially, but it's not an unpleasant feeling. What I will say though is that the Red is so pigmented that it has a lot of staying power: it stayed on my hand for a full day before fading.

 

What is your favourite Red/Nude?

L x

That Red Lip | MUA

Let's face it, there's nothing better than a good Red Lipstick. You can wear it night and day, matte or gloss, so many variations and ways to wear it.

Not long ago I picked up this MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in 'Reckless'. For £3 I didn't expect a lot, but I had to have it as the colour is just stunning. 

 

 
Pros:
Dries to a beautiful matte velvet finish
Very highly pigmented
Colour does not budge
Budget friendly

Cons:
Hard to remove
Because it's so pigmented it's a little tricky to apply
Shows up any dry patches on lip
Flakes after a few hours of use
Stains everything it touches

I think this would be beautiful in the Autumn/Winter and it's one of those lip colours that's fine, as long as it goes on first time: messing up is not an option with this product!

Have you had any experiences with this range?

L x