5 Stunning Dark Red Lipsticks for the Holidays

Not so into bright reds? Here are some darker red options!

• Giorgio Armani #408 — subdued dark red with berry-red shimmer
• Guerlain Orgueil — rich berry-red with ruby shimmer
• NARS Mascate — deepened red with matte finish
• MAC Dark Side — red with brown and berry
• MAC Good to Be Bad — glossy-finished deep red

What’s your favorite dark red lipstick to wear during the holidays?

5 Radiant Red Lipsticks for Valentine’s Day

There are so many fantastic reds available on the market these days, but I managed to narrow it down to this list of five that I think would make an incredible ruby red pout for Valentine’s Day.

1. NYX Too Chic — subtly blue-based red with a semi-matte finish
2. Guerlain Liu — glossy semi-opaque red with pink
3. MAC Ruby Woo — blue-based, matte, not budging
4. NARS Mascate — matte, deep red with very subtle cool undertones
5. MAC Prolong — subtly blue-based red with a natural sheen

What’s your favorite red lipstick for Valentine’s Day?

NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick

NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) is described as a “bold red,” and it is certainly that: a decadent, deep red that’s neither blue nor orange. It is a cooler-toned red, so the base is subtly blue, but it is the type of red that will work on cooler and warmer skin tones. The finish is nearly matte, with a touch of shine when the light hits the center of the lips.

The Pure Matte formula is designed to be opaque and long-wearing in a base that glides on and wears comfortably–it also contains wild mango butter to moisturize lips. There is enough creaminess to allow the color to apply easily onto lips without dragging or pulling, but not so much that it causes feathering. The color becomes opaque in one stroke, too–very high pigmentation–and between the matte finish and the boldness of the color, it lasts six to eight hours on me. It does stain slightly if worn for more than a couple of hours.

I don’t find that all of the Pure Mattes are created equal, but the darker and bolder shades like Mascate work wonderfully. They’re mostly matte without being drying or uncomfortable to wear and deliver excellent color coverage with little product. It could be a touch more moisturizing over the time it wears, but for a matte, achieving “not drying” status is good.

The Glossover

P	Mascate A
	I like the depth in this red--it gives it the boldness that reds always have, but it's not a bright red, so it pairs well with an assortment of looks and situations.
	Product 9/10 Pigmentation 10/10 Texture 9.5/10 Longevity 10/10 Application 4.5/5
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NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick

NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick

NARS Mascate Pure Matte Lipstick