in my previous post i talked about red eyeliner. in this post i'm going to talk about red lipsticks, my favorite lipcolor!

i read quite a few people, including some celibrities and some youtube gurus, mentioned how they're not used to dark strong lips. i find it unusual because i thought everyone started wearing lipsticks as makeups. at least that's what most friends and i did. we didn't wear full face makeup but we always had strong lips.

remember sometimes in the 90's where really dark or almost black lips was the look? i walked around looking like i was intoxicated...

revlon matte lipstick has been out for a few months. it was spring / summer when i spotted them and thought the colors were too autumn / winter, which is the season at other parts of the world.  in addition i wasn't too into matte color as i was 10+ years ago. i still remember how drying they used to be. now that we're into autumn / winter season, it caught my eyes again. especially it has pretty reds.

the 3 red colors in the collection that caught my eyes. fabulous fig - a brownish red. in the red - red with slight brown tone. really red - a very bright red.

they retailed at aud$22. i thought it's quite pricy. until priceline is doing a buy 1 get 1 free promotion for all revlon lipsticks and lipglosses. i couldn't resisted the temptation.

in the red would be my color of choice. but i was told it's 'out of stock'. i'm quoting it because i can guarantee they will go back to shelf when promotion is over.

i bought really red and fabulous fig.

really red

i'm focusing in this color because i can't find the other one! i forgot where i put it! i'm sure it will reappears someday...

revlon matte lipstick in really red. the color is very pigmented. and surprisingly it's not drying. matte lipsticks must have improved over the years.

wearing really red just by itself. i haven't done a strong lip look for a while and i need to get use to it. i like how it instantly make a look more glamorous with minimal makeup. it almost shouts 'look at me!'

the staying power is quite good. i applied it in the morning and it lasted until i had my lunch.

a closer look at the eyeliner, created with silk natural cream liner in tarnish and set with a light grey eyeshadow.

products used

edm mineral powder foundation in fairly light neutral.

dj cream concealer in light / medium. set with sn perfecting powder.

l'oreal brow colorist in dark brown.

sn eyeshadow in frenchie all over lid. it's a shimmery off white.

sn cream eyeliner in tarnish. set with garden bontanika eyeshadow in sliver, a very light grey. just line the top lashline.

rimmel sexy curves mascara.

red earth lip pencil in rust. discontinued product.

revlon matte lipstick in really red.