Red Velvet

Bobbi Brown Red Velvet Luxe Lip Color ($35.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "deep rich red." It's a muted, medium-dark brown-based red with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had good color coverage with a really smooth, creamy texture that glided right on with even coverage. The color stayed on well for over six hours, left a light stain behind, and was hydrating over time. Too Faced Melted Velvet (P, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Shiseido Real Ruby (RD502) (DC, $28.00)(95% similar). Sephora Deep Water Bay (24) (P, $8.00)(95% similar). Urban Decay Bad Blood (DC, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Majella (P, $25.00) is less glossy (90% similar). Bite Beauty Tannin (DC, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Mrs. Mia Wallace (DC, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Heat (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Rock Steady (DC, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Visionary (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar). YSL Black Red (71) (LE, $38.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Rock Steady (LE, $18.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Shiseido Bloodstone (RD503) (DC, $28.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Camden Chic (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted, less glossy (85% similar). Estee Lauder Emotional (140) (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Olivia (P, $34.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). YSL Rouge Caftan (92) (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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