Illamasqua Growl Lipstick ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep reddened brown-wine with opaque color coverage and a low sheen. This is a shade that will last six to eight hours without much work, because it has a drier formula, it really clings to lips. I...
MAC Underworld Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.17 oz.) deepened red-based brown with a glossy, satin finish. It is similar in look and feel to Media, but it is darker and browner--not quite as wine/burgundy. It works well as a stain (just blot after applying and...
MAC Media Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, dark red wine. This is a shade that also works particularly well as a lip stain--just layer a little on, blot, and then dab a touch of clear gloss on top and voila. For a satin finish, Media is very......
Cle de Peau T3 Extra Rich Lipstick
Cle de Peau Baby Julia (T3) Extra Rich Lipstick ($60.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a very subtly rose-tinted nude. It goes on opaque in just one layer, and it makes lips look very full. It has ultra fine white/soft gold shimmer and a slightly glossy finish. It borders on...
Burberry Union Red (17) Lipstick ($30.00 for 0.13 oz.) is an orange-based red lipstick with a subtle shine and nearly imperceptible shimmer. It's opaque in just one layer, and it wears comfortably on lips, as it feels lightweight and smooth. With these deeper red...
Benefit La La Land Lipstick ($18.00 for oz.) is a pinky-brown nude with full-color coverage and a light, glossy sheen and no perceptible shimmer. I love this with a lighter smoky eye or paired with greens. It's dark enough to be worn on its own for a...
MAC Odyssey Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is an opaque, berry-wine with a frost finish. Odyssey is definitely a staple MAC shade for me--it's perfect for the fall and winter, but it's not too dark. It's a great choice for someone who doesn't quite want to...
Make Up For Ever #37 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick ($19.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a vibrant shade of coral-pink with a satin finish; it's almost fluorescent! It's one of fifty shades launched by Make Up For Ever for fall (and...
Chanel Imperial (73) Rouge Allure Lacque
Chanel Imperial (73) Rouge Allure Laque ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a rich shade of rusted red with just a touch of berry. Rusted berry sounds weird, but perhaps that's a more apt description than...
MAC Film Noir Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, reddened brown--very dark, very vampy. It doesn't go black on me, but it is incredibly dark. On me, the red tones help keep it from being too much of a contrast against my warmer skin tone and...
