Without fail I find myself answering questions about red lipstick every day. Whether that is emails about shades or formulas, or simply people stopping me to ask about brands. So to save myself developing RSI I’m going to show you each and every red lipstick I wear including the lip pencil, and why I like or dislike each one.
So to kick things off today’s lipstick is a brand new one that has only recently hit the shelves here and I had to trial to see if it lives up to the advertising hype. I was watching television one evening when the lovely Linda Evangelista came on screen to tell us all about the new Loreal Age Perfect lipstick that contains some sort of miraculous formula that gives you the lips of an 18 year old again (allegedly). The part that caught my eye about the spiel was that it is described as anti- feathering. Now generally, feathering is not something I have much of a problem with as I use formulas that are matt and don’t apply lip gloss over the top. I find that doing so “melts” the lipstick and increases its tendency to bleed. However, whenever I’ve just been to the beauty salon for a lip tidy (aka cruel waxing to ensure no extraneous fluff), I find that my lipstick bleeds for the remainder of the week. grrr..
So to test this one’s promises out after such a procedure, I applied it the evening of said waxing and headed out to a party to put it through its paces. I didn’t use the complimentary lip pencil, but instead I used the Raspberry colour pencil from Max Factor. (Yes, I always use pencil. Always.)
The packaging is a nice gold tone with a colour indicator band that makes it easy to find in a hurry. I would prefer a more high class looking gold package, but this one still passes muster beside my compact.
The colour I chose was the one that also features on their advertising posters, True Red. And it is a very good true red, bright, not too blue and not too yellow; which means it should be quite versatile depending on your skin tone.
The formula was silky smooth and applied very well. I should mention that I don’t use a lip brush on myself, just straight from the tube, and contrary to popular opinion I don’t find that it makes any difference to the longevity of colour.
The finish is a tad more glossy than I prefer, but not so glossy it has that whole oil slick, hair sticking to your lips effect. It didn’t dry out or crack, in fact it was more like a lip balm in feeling.
The transferance onto glasswear did happen, but not with any significant strength. That is to say it didn’t look like I’d gashed my lip open on the glass when I drank!
The overall wear was excellent, and after an evening of talking, drinking and a good four hours of general party activity, I took the following photo.
This photo was taken under flash to show the colour and detail best. I haven’t adjusted or edited it in any way.
So overall, I’m giving the Loreal Age Perfect True Red the thumbs up and it makes the grade to be added into my regular collection of Reds.
Next time on The Best Red Lipstick….. My favorite sheer red.
* NOTE* These product reviews are not sponsored and I will not accept cash for favorable comment. Yes, you can buy my opinion, you cannot however, buy my good opinion – that is earnt. *
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Hurrah! I’ve been eagerly anticipating your red lipstick guides SKM! I wear MAC Russian Red religiously and would love to know what else works in the world of red lippie of which you might just be queen
xoxo
Ms Bloom: MAC Russian Red is my go to staple, always on me and always there in moments of indecision. It will indeed feature in the guide, but I have so many I thought I’d make a whole list.
How very informative! thankyou, I’m in the process of buying a new red! can’t wait for your next product review!
I’m so glad you’ve started this list!
A week ago I stumbled across your blog after seeing your pin curl demo on youtube and I must say i’m hooked! I already have mac russian red by pure coincidence and i’ve been jotting down other lipsticks you mention in you blogs to try out.
It’s so great your an aussi and i can actually go to the shops and buy the products you talk about.
I love what you do keep up the great work
xoxox
Juliette Rose: Yay for more glamorous Australians! We certainly need it on our shores. How are the pin curls working out for you?
The pin curls were just fantastic!
My hair normally doesn’t hold a curl, but by doing the tut i had big beautiful curls that stayed in all day. When i grow out my fringe it’ll look even more glamorous. Love the Veronica Lake look!
Juliette: I’m so pleased to hear it worked out well for you! I use those curls at least once a week and they are so easy really for such glam hair.
Whoops, I asked you a lippy question today on twitter,,, but I really appricate your response
. Love this post very much.
So excited to read this post!
I came across your blog a few months ago, and it was a wonderful happy accident! Thankyou so much for sharing! I have to let you know, I turn 30 this year and somewhere along the line I stopped giving a damn!? Hell I have never worn red lipstick! But you really are a spark of something special. You have really inspired me and I cant wait for your other red lipstick posts as well as the others.
Thankyou SKM!!
Miss Cat: Thank you so much! I’m glad to hear that all of these ramblings of mine are helping you out, and don’t worry 30 isn’t so bad, you’ll barely feel it.
Excellent! I have been looking to expand my red lipstick collection outside of the three MAC shades that I have. I’m looking forward seeing your collection!
Loving your posts on red lipsticks! I’m also itching to try the L’Oreal lippie but I just can’t decide which shade!
Akisa:
I thought of you when I wrote this and just how many shades of eveyrthing you have. Mine are Red, Raspberry, strawberry, scarlett… you get the picture 
I would love to find a red lipstick that suits my colouring. I am naturally very fair – bottle blonde now of course to cover the grey. I love to wear red in clothing, but finding a red lipstick that doesn’t make me look like Dracula’s mother is so hard! Any ideas anyone?
Sue: Check out my post on How To Wear Red Lipstick. (Just type it into the search box to find). It will give you instructions on how to find the perfect one for you.
Hi:
I am still in the process of developing a website; but enjoyed the appearance of yours and comments about “red” lipstick…very informative. I understand red will reign high on priority lists for upcoming fall 2010, too.