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Kelly Avatar
Kelly

Russian Red is my HG red lip.
Wicked Ways is my new favorite red gloss.
Bronzer for a natural cheek. I use NARS Laguna as a blush whenever I do a dramatic red lip and keep the eyes simple with just black mascara.

Tina Avatar
Tina

Not sure if it is exactly red, but I love Chanel Lotus Rouge lipstick. I like MAC Russian Red as well with MAC Cherry lip pencil. For gloss, the only red one I have is MAC Wicked Ways and that one works for me.

My favorite blush is from Clinique, called Aglow.

Katie Avatar
Katie

I like MAC’s Heartless, but I don’t have a red lip liner. For natural blush, I’m not sure what’s considered ‘natural’ but I like Blush of Youth BP from A Rose Romance. It’s a clean pink that isn’t too pigmented, but it delivers just the right amount of color for a natural look.

Sabrina Avatar
Sabrina

Best red lipstick: BE Buxom lipstick “Barcelona”. This stuff lasts a crazy long time and is just a gorgeous shade of red. Plus, it also works as it’s own lipliner. 🙂
Best red lipgloss? MAC Amorous.
Best natural blush? Korres Natural!

Brittney Avatar
Brittney

I can only comment on the lipstick as i don’t use red lipgloss and the one i use i do not like… and no blush that I have looks “natural” on me as I tend to drift to shimmery blushes…

But I LOVE Viva Glam I… its a pretty bright dark red 🙂

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Hachiko

Best red lipstick- MAC viva glam i (Besame’s red velvet is a CLOSE second.. or the old formula is, i haven’t tried the new one)
Best red lipgloss (current)- NARS lip lacquer, diablo
Best red lipgloss (discontinued)- Urban Decay lip gunk, kiss

i’ve only started using blush in the past 2 days, so i don’t know about that 😡

Yumi Avatar
Yumi

Red lipstick: VG Cyndi
Red lipgloss: VG Cyndi
Natural blush: NARS Douceur/MAC Darkly My Dear or Her Own Devices Beauty Powder (I use it as a blush anywayz)

Amrita Avatar
Amrita

Red l/s = MAC Heartless OR NARS Cruella lip velvet (I know it’s not a l/s, but I still love it!)
Red Lipgloss = MAC Russian Red or Wicked Ways.
Neutral Blush: NARS Lovejoy/Madly.

I have an NC 40/42 skin tone, for reference.

Amanda Avatar
Amanda

lipstick – Tom Ford Cherry Lush
gloss – Nars Bloodwork
blush – if applied LIGHTLY, MAC Frankly Scarlet. Gives a natural, flushed, I’ve-just-come-in-from-outside look.

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CeeBee

* Best red lipstick?
Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre in Rich Red

* Best red lipgloss?
Lancome Juicy Tube in Fraise. I’ve loved this forever!

* Best natural blush?
Jordana Tawny Beige. Goes with everything!

Natalie Avatar
Natalie

* Best red lipstick? Rimmel Red Alert. Tastes faintly of cherries and lasts FOREVER!
* Best red lipgloss? MAC Cult of Cherry (LE) – adore it!
* Best natural blush? MAC The Perfect Cheek (LE)

ines Avatar
ines

best red lipsticks:
MAC ruby woo, NARS jungle red, chanel gabrielle

best red lipgloss:
chanel dragon, dior little red dress, l’oreal raspberry smash

natural blush:
MAC tenderling, bobbi brown slopes, bobbi brown powder pink (pot rouge), NARS deep throat

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Mamavalveeta03

Best red lipstick? NARS “Trans Siberian”
Best red gloss? Bobbi Brown “Ruby Red” Rich Color Gloss
Best natural blush? NARS “Deep Throat”

Aracely Avatar
Aracely

Best red lipstick: just got it today and it is Maiko, from the NARs Bento Box.
Best red lip gloss: MAC Wicked Ways
Best natural Blush: Clinique blush in aglow

isla Avatar
isla

lipstick-Ruby Woo all the way…I actually love how it dries my lips,stays on until i decide to remove it…
lipgloss-i dont use them so…
blush-basics rouge 02

Lisa Avatar
Lisa

Best red lipstick? I like MAC’s Cockney. It’s a lustre so it never looks too intense.
Best red lipgloss? MAC’s Bold & Brash; it looks like freakin’ ruby red slippers!!!
Best natural blush? I like using MAC’s Pinch O’ Peach for a lighter tone and MAC’s Desert Rose for a darker tone.

Amy Avatar
Amy

Best red lipstick…Makeup Forever’s in 44
Best red lipgloss…Dior Ultra Gloss Flash in 856 aka Little Red Dress
Best sheer red lip gloss… Kat Von D’s Lightning lipgloss in Stutter
Best go with anything blush is either MAC’s Warm Soul or Natural Pink

This is based off of a ppp redhead with slightly warm tones.

Amanda Dubs Avatar
Amanda Dubs

Best red lipstick? Russian Red by Mac
Best red lipgloss? Steal My Heart by Mac
Best natural blush? Oh So Fair by Mac

As you can tell I have a little Mac obsession at the moment.

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Lily M

Red lipstick : MAC mate lipstick “CHILI” for dark tones

Red lipgloss : Don’t have one , makes me look like a vampire

Best Natural Blush : NARS ” orgasm blush #1

Courtney Avatar
Courtney

Red lipstick: The Beyonce Red L’Oreal Infallible liquid lipstick I won from Temptalia! Seriously, that stuff feels amazing, lasts forever, and it’s a killer classic red.

Gloss: L’Oreal HIP Shine Struck in Turbulent (plus is smells like caramel!)

Natural blush: MAC Her Own Devices Beauty powder with Wedge shadow to contour.

Isa Avatar
Isa

Best red lipstick – MAC RUBY WOO!!
Best red lipgloss – I don’t own any red lipglosses
Best natural blush – Mocha by MAC, but for a natural flush I prefer Fleur Power, it’s my favorite blush in the world!

El Avatar
El

‘oooh this is hard… For me the lipstick is between Viva Glam I and Heartless
Gloss..Wicked Ways or OCC Lip Tar in NSFW
My fave blush for a natural look is MAC’s blush creme in Lillicen. I love how creme blushes look on everyone 🙂

MARGO Avatar
MARGO

mac digi pop red lipstick-cannot recall the shade name

no clue for red lipgloss

best blush is oh so fair which is a pink beauty powder by mac

Olivia A Avatar
Olivia A

Lipstick: MAC Russian Red (And I see I’m not the only one! 🙂 It is classic!)
Lipgloss: For me, it’s UD Pocket Rocket in Eric (At least, for now!)
Blush: Hmm… Bloom Hibiscus

Moeko Avatar
Moeko

Best red lipstick: Clinique Long Last lipstick “ALL HEARTS”
Best red lipgloss: MAC Russian Red
Natural blusher: MAC Peaches

There are my current LOVES 🙂

Kaitlin Avatar
Kaitlin

Best red lipstick= MAC Kanga Rouge from the Dame Edna collection. I get compliments on it all the time. Its my all time favorite red lipstick.

Best red lipgloss= I’m not sure of the name but its loreal, if you can get past the awful smell

Maya Avatar
Maya

Best red lipstick? YSL 131 Opium red,Lancome L’Absolu 130 Rouge desir
Best red lipgloss? Chanel Dragon
Best natural blush? Givenchy Le Prisme Blush

wanda Avatar
wanda

1. Maybelline color sensational lip color in Red Revival
2. Maybelline color sensational lip gloss cranberry cocktail
3. Mac blush in Fun and Games (from Hello Kitty Collection)

Kathrina Avatar
Kathrina

Lipstick: Chanel Dragon (most beautiful red I’ve ever worn)
Lipgloss: MAC’s Cult of Cherry (from the Cult of Cherry Collection in 2008)
Blush: Benefit’s Benetint

Dea Avatar
Dea

Best red lipstick? MAC Viva Glam Cyndi
Best red lipgloss? I don’t own a red lipgloss, but I think MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Lipglass looks very good!
Best natural blush? MAC Gingerly

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