It’s
Raining Red! : Review - Guerlain 123 Vs Dior Favori Red 752 Vs Mac Red
There’s something about
red lipstick that makes you feel like you can rule the world. Don’t be afraid
to try it because trust me once you do try red lipstick, you’ll be a convert!
Red lips are not just for the night, if done right they can be a great day look
too. Keep your other make up neutral and low key. For the night, add some very
light champagne eye shadow and a simple black eye liner. For something more
dramatic, do a cat eye. Avoid the gloss with red lips, and if you do want to
use gloss… steer clear of the sparkly stuff and just add a dab of clear gloss
to the center of your lower lip. To ensure a smooth and flawless look, use a lip brush while
applying the lipstick. This will give you more control. But first ensure you
use some foundation to create a good matte base for your lipstick to adhere too
or use a lip primer. Then you can use a lip pencil in a shade similar to your
lipstick and fill in your lips but I prefer using the lipstick on a brush as a
liner itself, using it at the end to ensure proper definition and precision. Apply
your lipstick and voila you are done. This way your lipstick will not only last
longer but you will also not have that dreaded and horrible lip liner ring
effect!
What To Look For When
Choosing A Lipstick:
While more expensive does
not necessarily mean better quality, you need to pay attention to the formula
of the lipstick itself. With bright and statement colors such as red, bright
pink, etc its paramount that your lipstick should have good staying power and
not dry your lips out (brighter and more pigmented colors tend to be more
drying). When you pick up a red
lipstick it’s to make a statement and make you feel like the queen of the
world. Hence picking the right lipstick is vital. While you need not spend
major moolah on regular colors, for reds, etc spend the money as the lipstick
will last you a long time. Why? Because you’re not going to spend half your
life reapplying it when you can be partying and also because most of us mere
mortals don’t use statement colors on an everyday basis. Now go ahead pick up
that red, paint your lips sexy and rule the world!
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| Glam, Gorgeous and Oh So Sexy! |
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| Luxe Packaging Makes You Feel Extra Special! |
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| Mac Red (Forgive the Dry Alligator Hands - I Was In The Middle Of A Move!) |
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| Left To Right: Dior Rouge in Favori Red 752, Guerlain Rouge Automatique in 123 |
Mac Red:
Great price point and
that’s something that packs a major punch in its favor. Unfortunately its not
as long lasting as I hoped for and it dried my lips out a wee bit. That being said, it’s a great color for a
range of Indian skin tones (I’m an NC42). If you don’t have dry lips like I do,
then this is a great option. Also maybe it may last longer on people with more
moisturized lips. Don’t forget to throw it into your handbag or clutch for
touch ups on the go!
Guerlain (in 123):
It’s like a makeupaholic’s
wet dream in a lipstick tube. The creaminess of the formula combined with the
intensity of its pigment ensures that your red lips will stay red instead of
fading and leaving the dreaded lip liner ring effect. With this lipstick you
can start the party with blazing red lips and end the night the same way with
the color still true on your lips. For me, the biggest bonus is that it does
not dry my lips out and that is something great as I have chronically dry lips.
And of course the incredibly chic and very glam James Bondish case helps its
case immensely. It’s sure to inspire envy in the ladies room when you whip it
out of your appropriately tiny and
fabulous clutch.
Dior (in 752 Favori Red):
I love the classic Dior
quilted pattern on their case… if only it didn’t start chipping after a while. L But
for now since I’m a very long way off from owning a must have Dior Quilted bag
I’ll settle for their luxe looking lippie case. J Now for the real review – I love the formula on this lipstick the
best! It goes on like a dream and stays on like it should. No matter how many
glasses of wine or how much you muah muah, it stays on making it the longest
lasting lipstick of the three I’ve reviewed. Apart from the steep price, I feel
this may not suit all Indian skin tones although I feel I can pull this shade
off for my NC42 skin tone. These are the only two cons I can even think off
when it comes to this baby. It never dries your lips out and keep them looking
plump and moisturized and let me tell you… that’s a feat by itself!
