I don't know about you guys, but I immediately think of red lips when holiday glam makeup comes to mind. I always look to Pinterest for Holiday or Valentines makeup ideas that DON'T involve a red lip...and honestly, it doesn't feel right to go nude. Even though I understand it's to balance out your smoky eye and sharp contour. Plus, I rocked Stila's All Day Liquid Lipstick in Bacca during my Christmas party last week, and while it's not that classic punchy red, this berry shade made me feel festive. Close enough, right?
In one of my upper division graphic design classes, we learned about semiotics (the study of signs and symbols, and their interpretation): the signifier and the signified. The signifier is the object/subject that give the word meaning (ex: the word or the image), and the signified is the concept or meaning behind the object. For example: the word, Christmas is the signifier. When you think of the word Christmas, you usually think of the colors red, green, white and gold (the signified). So to be more specific, the word "holiday makeup", is the signifier, and it's natural to think of gold glittery eyeshadow and bold red lips. Those are the signified elements behind holiday makeup.
Anyway, back to the main topic of this post :) You've seen so many "holiday red lipsticks" post, but have you considered the different formulas beside the matte lip? It's not for everyone, but there are so many other options there that are just as bold, pigmented, yet more comfortable. It may be more annoying to reapply, but it's better than baring flaky lips to other party goers.
Here is a list of my favorite red lip products, one in each formula:
Top to Bottom: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter (Candy Apple), NYX Butter Gloss (Red Velvet), Urban Decay Vice (Rocksteady), Clinique Pop Matte + Primer (Icon Pop), Kat von D (Project Chimps)
Tinted Balm: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter (Candy Apple)
Revlon's lip butters are one of the most comfortable drugstore lip products. The pigmentation of a creamy lipstick and the formula of a lip balm?! At an affordable price?! It almost sounds too good to be true. It has been said that the lip butters are dupes of Too Faced La Creme lipsticks, only with less shades and not as cute packaging. Anyway! This shade, Candy Apple, is a fun bright red with orange undertones. When faded from drinking all of the eggnog, it will still leave a sexy stain.
Gloss: NYX Butter Gloss (Red Velvet)
I am in love with NYX for their affordability, adorable packaging, and of course, their butter glosses. While I am not a fan of their nude and baby pink shades (the color hardly shows up on my lips), I loooove their deeper shades. Especially their magentas, reds and berries. Red Velvet is no exception. This deep red wine is bold on its own, or over a lipstick for an extra lip plumping effect.
Cream/Satin: Urban Decay (Rocksteady)
Rocksteady, this blue-ish red, was originally a part of Urban Decay's Gwen Stefani lipstick collection before it discontinued. But fear not! It is a permanent addition to the Urban Decay Vice collection, which is cheaper at $17 vs. the older lipsticks at $22. The blue tones will make your teeth look whiter and brighter in photos! Be careful though, this bleeds easily. Lipliner is your best friend with this lipstick. Or if you want to make it matte, you can pat translucent powder or Smashbox Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer.
Velvet Matte: Clinique Pop Matte + Primer (Icon Pop)
Not all matte lipsticks are as drying as Death Valley. Some of them have a softer, more forgiving formula, yet still lasts through the night. And this is why I recommend the Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer in the shade Icon Pop, which is described as a deep classic red. It reminds me of Old Hollywood meets Holiday Glam. If you want something brighter, I recommend the shade Peppermint Pop.
To me, a "Super Matte" lipstick is associated with MAC's Retro Mattes, Urban Decay's Mega Mattes and most liquid lipsticks. They are the most drying and require a lot of prep and maintenance. But once they are applied, they do not touch your mug, and only the oiliest dishes will erase them. Kat Von D's liquid lipstick in Project Chimps is not the classic bright red, but it's still lovely and works well on all skin tones. Since Kat Von D's liquid lipsticks last very long, feel free to wear this when you kiss under the mistletoe ;)
What red lipsticks are you rocking this season?
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