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Red lipstick and liner recommendations please

Sal

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I have a minimal make up collection as I mostly stick to a tried and true palette.

I mostly wear lipsticks in the pink/rose/warm muted shades. I have about four that I rotate around.

I used to wear Revlon Fire and Ice Red lipstick with lipliner. I didn't replace it last year. I want to try a new red - I need it to be on the true-warm red (I can't wear cool reds well) and I like a creamy texture (not glossy, not too matte). I do not want orange though. I am probably in the spring season in terms of colour theory (I am never quite sure which one)

I will also need a liner.

Any brands that you recommend to start with? I suspect most brands will be available here - online or through a pharmacy.

Thanks in advance!!

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Latest reply was from Zaeobi

Angie

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I'd give Laura Mercier and Urban Decay a go.

Helena

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Sal, if you have some time, you might want to scan through this video by Lisa Eldridge ... if I recall she had a number of product recos for warm red lipsticks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meb9wGgEixs

Anonymous

I’d actually recommend MAC. They have great lip liners too . Also Bobbi Brown’s reds tend to be on the warm side , which you will like , and the Luxe and regular lipsticks have a wonderful creamy texture .

Sal

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Thanks! I will take a look online. Online shopping opens up next week for me.........lipstick is a tricky one but I will take a calculated risk....

Gigi

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I've always had good luck with Urban Decay. I hope you can find something that works.

nemosmom

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Another vote for MAC! I have and love MAC Chili, but all their reds are great.

elpgal

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Charlotte Tilbury or MAC especially the minis.

nuancedream

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I would take a look at YSL 01 Le Rouge, which definitely is warm-toned and long-lasting.

Kate

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Another Mac lover here. I wear the warm reds as well, and here are a few of my current line-up favs: Devoted to Chili, Marrakesh, Paramount, and Retro.

Jenni NZ

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Natio Australia, Playful colour is my fave warm red lipstick currently. I bought it at Farmers.

Staysfit

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I have no idea if they ship to Australia, but I had the hardest time finding a good red until I started using Elea Blake mineral makeup. The colors Warrior and Hot Blooded have become my new daily favorites. My lips are deeply pigmented and very cool so my color recommendations would not work for you, but maybe someone reading this post would benefit. I use MAC lip prime, a clear product good for any lip color. It does not irritate my lips and of everything I have tried, seems best at extending durability and keeping my color in place.

My favorite lip liners have been Whirl and Soar, also from MAC, but not with my reds. They are lighter toned so I use them with roses, pinks and pinky browns.

Bijou

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Sal my favourite lipsticks are by Tom Ford. Crazy expensive, but the best reds my favourite is Plum Lush. MAC Ruby Woo is a classic true red.

Sal

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Thanks for the recommendations - I spent a bit of time browsing the recommended ones and looking at choices. I don't buy much makeup with the exceptions of foundations, mascara and eyebrow pencils - the rest seems to last forever!!

Mecca Maxima looks to have a great range for online and our local department store Farmers has a MAC Counter. It is going to be fun experimenting.

Style Fan

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Sally, I checked the files for my Warm Autumn group. I don't wear red lipstick but I did see a few that you might like. MAC Chili is highly recommended. Urban Decay Temper and Dior # 844 are also mentioned. We have similar colouring so WA might work for you. I think your colouring is clearer than mine though.

Anonymous

I like this one- it's Samba from Just Pure Minerals on Etsy. Warm and orangy.

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Joy

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Suntiger, thank you for posting an orangy red lipstick. I used up an orange and cannot find a new one. Peach, yes. Orange, no.

catherine

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I love Dior Rouge Ultra. The 999 (Ultra Dior) has a tiny bit of orange in it, and the 863 (Ultra Feminine) has a tiny bit of pink. I wear one of these just about every day.

Sal

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Just a brief update. I have ordered Mac RubyWoo - I can't try on here in person at the moment so online is the only way and this seemed to be a popular universal true red. I also ordered a Mac red liner. I also also ordered Nars Orgasm Lip balm and a couple of other products that I was running out of.

I am keen on a warmer red as well but I probably need to try those on as they can be unflattering to teeth... the right one is magic though.

I am looking forward to them arriving during the week!!

Gigi

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Exciting! I hope RubyWoo works for you!

Sal

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Thanks Gigi - I hope so too.

It has been interesting as we could not shop for five weeks - and the two weeks prior to lockdown I had zero interest in shopping for anything.

I was so excited to receive a package last week and I am eagerly anticipating these lipsticks too. Which is how it should be.......

Jenava

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My absolute favorite is Linda Rodin's liner and lipstick, in I think Red Hedy. It's a bit spendy...I also have Bite Beauty in Gazpacho. Both great true reds. Not too orangey.

Zaeobi

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I've used Mac's Ruby Woo lipstick but I have a warm to neutral undertone, so I like to layer Lady Danger on top (which is actually orange) to create an overall reddish orange that isn't too warm (more flattering to the teeth that way).