In my ongoing quest for the perfect red lipstick, I decided to branch into liquids. The cool thing about liquid is that you can apply it like a gloss, but then it dries to a matte. It gives you more precision in application, but still dries like a lipstick. Its less oily than regular lipstick, and once it dries, it really feels like you don't have anything on.
If you are feeling adventurous and want to start at a slightly higher price point, here are the best o' the best in liquid lipsticks.
I am dying for the shade called "Unicorn Blood" but it has been sold out since forever
"Outlaw" is my favorite shade
I think "Candy Apple" would be the way to go here
That isn't the price point where I wanted to start though, just in case I hated it. As usual, I went to Ulta, which has products available in all price points. As a side note, Ulta branded makeup is buy two get to free this weekend, if you happen to be reading this post todayish.
I ended up going back to my trusty NYX and getting two of these. I initially bought the shade "Kitten Heels" about a week ago, because the shade I really wanted, "Cherry Skies" was sold out. I went back to Ulta yesterday and bought their last Cherry Skies. I think its the most popular color, and it makes sense, since I suspect that it would be pretty universally flattering.
I will start by saying that I don't think either one of them is exactly the right shade for me. I do really love the way they apply, like a gloss, and the color for both is really pigmented. The claims that they are waterproof and stay on for 8 hours is a lie. And honestly, its a lie told about almost every lipstick. I haven't found anything yet that you really don't ever need to re-apply. It is said A LOT about the Kat Von D liquid lipstick, and maybe at that price point its true, but even my higher priced lipsticks need reapplication, so who knows.
First, for comparison (and just because its a really good picture of me) here I am lipstick free...
These pictures really don't do justice to how bright it is. Of all he lipsticks I own, this is by far the brightest and the most red, if that is a thing. It is advertised as kiss proof, but that is an untruth.
You can see better here how dark it is. It is a fun color for sure, and if you like this shade, I think you'd be happy with the product. It will run you about $7, which isn't a big investment, and it really is a pretty good product, just not the shades I want.
I love the application and look of the liquid lipstick. I think liquid lipstick in general is a pretty genius product. I may spring for one in a higher price point, but I would need to be able to try the shades on in store. If you can find the right shade for you, I really think liquid lipstick is the way to go.
ETA:
I have been wanting to try an ombre lip, and I figured I would give it a shot with these two not-quite-right colors. I think I like the ombre best.
To learn how to create an ombre lip, click here. To see how to do the look with only liquid lipsticks, click here and scroll down. You'll see a little movie with lips on the left. Have fun!
If you are feeling adventurous and want to start at a slightly higher price point, here are the best o' the best in liquid lipsticks.
I am dying for the shade called "Unicorn Blood" but it has been sold out since forever
"Outlaw" is my favorite shade
I think "Candy Apple" would be the way to go here
That isn't the price point where I wanted to start though, just in case I hated it. As usual, I went to Ulta, which has products available in all price points. As a side note, Ulta branded makeup is buy two get to free this weekend, if you happen to be reading this post todayish.
I ended up going back to my trusty NYX and getting two of these. I initially bought the shade "Kitten Heels" about a week ago, because the shade I really wanted, "Cherry Skies" was sold out. I went back to Ulta yesterday and bought their last Cherry Skies. I think its the most popular color, and it makes sense, since I suspect that it would be pretty universally flattering.
I will start by saying that I don't think either one of them is exactly the right shade for me. I do really love the way they apply, like a gloss, and the color for both is really pigmented. The claims that they are waterproof and stay on for 8 hours is a lie. And honestly, its a lie told about almost every lipstick. I haven't found anything yet that you really don't ever need to re-apply. It is said A LOT about the Kat Von D liquid lipstick, and maybe at that price point its true, but even my higher priced lipsticks need reapplication, so who knows.
First, for comparison (and just because its a really good picture of me) here I am lipstick free...
Next up is the Kitten Heels. It is incredibly bright and it is RED, bordering on an orange red. Because it is so incredibly bright, I think it might be more flattering on someone with darker skin than me, which is to say, pretty much everyone.
These pictures really don't do justice to how bright it is. Of all he lipsticks I own, this is by far the brightest and the most red, if that is a thing. It is advertised as kiss proof, but that is an untruth.
It gets on everything. Including teeth. It takes about two minutes to fully dry, and I very much recommend a teeth check after that period passes. I learned that one the hard way.
The other color, Cherry Skies, is a much darker burgundy color. On me, it reads almost purple, but again, I think that is because I am so pale. It is also a deep, pigmented color, though, because it is so dark, it can apply a little patchy and you need to be aware of that. I think its a bit dark for me, but I could see how it would be a fun color to wear at night when I am looking for something a little vampier.
See how the application isn't totally even?
These pictures really don't do justice to how dark this is in person. In some of the pictures of other people that they've posted in their reviews of the shade, it really reads as a dark red, but to me, it doesn't feel red at all. It feels like berry on me, and isn't quite what I was looking for. I may try and mix the two together and see what I come up with.
You can see better here how dark it is. It is a fun color for sure, and if you like this shade, I think you'd be happy with the product. It will run you about $7, which isn't a big investment, and it really is a pretty good product, just not the shades I want.
I love the application and look of the liquid lipstick. I think liquid lipstick in general is a pretty genius product. I may spring for one in a higher price point, but I would need to be able to try the shades on in store. If you can find the right shade for you, I really think liquid lipstick is the way to go.
ETA:
I have been wanting to try an ombre lip, and I figured I would give it a shot with these two not-quite-right colors. I think I like the ombre best.
To learn how to create an ombre lip, click here. To see how to do the look with only liquid lipsticks, click here and scroll down. You'll see a little movie with lips on the left. Have fun!
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