Red lipstick for pale skin?

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Jan 10, 2014

Katie C.

I have pale skin with a cool/neutral undertone, green eyes, and caramely blond hair. Any suggestions for good red lipsticks? I have found that a lot of true reds look weird on me.

Jan 10, 2014

Hannah K.

True reds are usually neutral, so they theoretically look good on everyone, so maybe you've been trying the wrong "true red." However, against pale skin, darker, deeper reds tend to look really great. That said, do you have a price range at all?

Jan 10, 2014

Kelly H.

Mac viva glam II.

Jan 10, 2014

Cat C.

Well there a so many reds out there. Are you looking to not spend more than a certain amount? Or are you okay with a bit of a splurge? Or in between? Haha :)
My favorites are
MAC Russian Red - amazing for all skin colors, tones, and it makes your teeth look really white! Lol.
Nyx has a matte lip cream in Amsterdam and it's long wearing, creamy, super pigmented and smells like cupcakes.
Nars Velvet matte lip pencil in Dragon Girl is a new favorite of mine! Love the consistency and longevity.
If you want something glossy try the YSL glossy stains in #10 or #11. The color stays on through everything, but it's not the only thing that stays, the gloss remains glossy too. Highly recommend.
I'm sure reds don't look weird on you sweetie, it's a great color for everyone! There are in fact colors that suit people more than other colors, but I'm sure you look great in any!

Jan 10, 2014

Brittany H.

Ruby valentine by milani and kate moss for rimmel in either 09 or 60. Lol I can't tell if it's a 6 or 9 :/ but it's gorgeous.

Jan 10, 2014

Cat C.

@Aleighnna how could I forget lime crime😱 I love red velvet too, on me, it's a bit darker but it's gorgeous! Aside from that, you look stunning in it!

Jan 10, 2014

Sarah V.

I have similar coloring to you Katie and think Bite Beauty's VIB Rouge is pretty rad... Exclusively @ Sephora. http://m.sephora.com/vib-rouge-creme-lipstick-P381813?skuId=1556208

But if you're new to reds, practice with some cheaper ones, there are some great drugstore brands (already mentioned) like Milani and Rimmel. NYX makes some excellent reds as well!! Get thee to an Ulta or Sephora where you can try some out and bring an honest friend along! ;)

Jan 10, 2014

Cierra A.

I love the Kay von d and stilla liquid lipsticks. stay forever, and boyfriend friendly! :)

Jan 10, 2014

Cierra A.

Ohh, the names are Hellbent fir Kat von d. and besos for stilla :)

Jan 10, 2014

Sahar M.

Look beautiful

Jan 10, 2014

Sahar M.

Looks beautiful whoops

Jan 10, 2014

Melissa P.

I'm pretty pale and my favorites are the elf matte lip color in rich red the maybelline vivids in on fire red.

Jan 10, 2014

Jasmin B.

mac - ruby woo!

Jan 10, 2014

Cat C.

@Aleighnna it does! Lol I also love orangey reds! My favs are Morange by MAC and a nyx matte lipstick in indie flick.

Jan 10, 2014

Cami F.

Mac's Mac Red is amazing! It is bright and beautiful, yet so underrated!

Jan 10, 2014

Ty R.

MAC has a few red options and the Rimmel Kate line has some really pretty reds. Kiss of Life is so pretty.

Jan 10, 2014

Mary T.

I have a cool fair complexion. I can only wear cool toned reds. Even a little darker is fine. If it's warm based I look like a clown. A perfect example is the Mac red posted above by Cami. My fav right now is nyx cream matte red velvet! I can't get enough!!