Always Red
Sephora Cream Lip Stain
Sephora Always Red is a slightly cool-toned, medium red with a matte finish. It is a lipstick that is permanent in this palette: Minnie-ature.
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Always Red is a bold, medium-dark red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a lightweight, easy-to-apply consistency that wasn't too watery or too thick. It was very slightly drying towards the end of its six-hour wear time. MAC Charlotte (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Lady Balls (P, $21.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). MAC Feels So Grand (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ruby Rush (07) (P, $55.00) is lighter, brighter, glossier (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Red Ink (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Milani Romance (LE, $8.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Tijuana (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Bae (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC High Heels (LE, $21.00) is more muted (95% similar). ColourPop Creeper (P, $6.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Revlon Bread Winner (P, $12.39) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Riot (LE, $27.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Juicy (LE, $20.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). Maybelline Red for Me (P, $7.49) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Swamp Family (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler, lower quality (90% similar). MAC Kinky (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). MAC Opera (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Anastasia American Doll (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC RiRi Woo (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Crimson (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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Always Red
PiPPermanent in Palette. $14.00.
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Minnie-ature Minnie Beauty Cream Lip Stain Set
LELimited Edition. $26.00/0.5 oz.
This bestselling, high-coverage lip color glides on smooth and transforms from a creamy texture into a silky, lightweight stain. Infused with avocado oil, the long-lasting formula delivers rich color that feels comfortable, is never sticky, and won’t dry out lips.
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polybutene, Petrolatum, Cyclohexasiloxane, Kaolin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Aroma (Flavor), Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Propylene Carbonate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Tocopherol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Benzyl Alcohol. May or may not contain (+/-): Mica, CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 15850 (Red 6), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 75470 (Carmine).
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