No Christmas period can go by where I don't wear Russian Red. It's like the ulitmate Christmas Red. A classic blue toned red this will suit so many skintones and compliment so many make up looks. It's a matte finish lipstick but unlike others it's not ridiculously drying on the lips or hard to wear. It's surprisngly creamy to apply and won't transfer easily unlike other 'matte' lipsticks on the market. I would advise beforehand to wear a bit of balm before application just to make sure your lips are in the best conditon they can be.
If Russian Red isn't for you then try Bad Blood from Urban Decay. It's the same deep blue toned red shade that makes teeth look whiter and suits a multitude of skintones. It's a lot creamier to wear than Russian Red and doesn't leave lips feeling dry or cracked. It's more rounded shaped bullet makes it look like application would be harder but because of it's smooth texture this actually applies easier than some standard bullet lipsticks.
This is the newest addition to my collection but as soon as I swatched this shade I knew it would be the perfect Christmas Red. It's another blue toned red (sense a theme?) that works beautifully on most skintones but looks particularly striking on people with farier skintones. It's ridiculously creamy to apply and one swipe leave behind a highly pigmented opaque colour. Wear wise this is probably one of the more comfortable mattes to wear and your lips won't be crying out for moisture whilst you wear it. It does transfer but because it's so creamy, reapplication is simple, quick and easy.
Moving more towards liquid lipsticks this soft matte lip cream from NYX is perfect if you don't want a full matte finish but still want something that'll stay for a while. Whilst it doesn't budge from the lips, this stunning orange based red doesn't leave them feeling dry or looking cracked. It's doe foot applicator distributes product evenly for a smooth opaque finish. The perfect option for a no fuss lip.
And finally we have my personal favourite. Beso is a stunning red that is has hints of orange running through it but at the same time as the deepness of a blue toned red. This a true liquid lipstick and can be very drying on the lips if their not in the best condition. However if you look after your lips before you wear this then it's a stunning long wearing colour that you'll no doubt recieve compliments on. It has a standard doe foot applicator that is just a bit more flexible than others so it sort of bends as you apply it and creates a more even line. If you've never swatched this shade I highly recommend you do, it's gorgeous.
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