Looking for a true red at the drugstore!

[Jaime]

Hopefully something rather inexpensive because i have no idea how it will look on me! I watched the Aviator last night and now i have a craving to try red lips lol. I want more of a blue based true red, so nothing to brown or orangey. TIA!

[Jaime]

Hopefully something rather inexpensive because i have no idea how it will look on me! I watched the Aviator last night and now i have a craving to try red lips lol. I want more of a blue based true red, so nothing to brown or orangey. TIA!

[ammoniasmith]

My favorite brand for great reds is Revlon. Try Revlon’s Certainly Red Super Lustrous lipstick for a true red. Wet Wet Red Moistrous lipstick is bright red. They have a lot of other bright reds like Fire & Ice, Love That Red that you might like but I prefer Certainly Red. I think they have one Colorstay lipstick called Flame that is a bright red. L’Oréal has one called British Red-I think. Rimmel has a nice red called Scream but I think it is a tad muted(less screaming bright) compared to Certainly Red.

Apparently they used the new Max Factor lipsticks in that movie but I can’t tell which ones the actresses wore. I did check out the lipsticks but I didn’t see any bright reds.

(can you tell that I love red lipstick!?)

[Peaches715]

Second the revlon recs

[AvonAdvisor]

the best blue-based red i've found that doesn't turn orange or pink on me is l'oreal's candied apple. hate the smell though!

[ck_nd]

I have seen some nice reds from L'Oreal, can't remember their names though and this is coming from a hardcore red l/s junkie.

I just checked makeup411.com for the beauty breakdowns for The Aviator.

on Gwen Stefani as Jean Harlow they used MAC Dubbonet l/s

on Cate Blanchett as Katherine Hepburn they used MAC Viva Glam l/s

You can always swipe the color you are interested on the back of your hand and then hit the drugstore to find a look-a-like.

[LipstickChick]

Oh, Jaime, I HAVE to rave about one that I'm not entirely positive is as cool-toned as you're looking for (ok -- it's warm, alright? But I had to say something, anyhow LOL http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif ) ...

You HAVE to check out Milani's Moist Matte l/s in Manhattan -- it is GORGEOUS! I picked it up after reading a couple of MUA raves for it, and I'm so happy I did!

It's a matte shade, which I prefer with reds, as they can travel quite apparently (not pretty), so it appears as more of a stain. And the formula truly IS moisturizing -- not what you'd think a matte to feel like!

Manhattan is a gorgeous shade of warm red, and I'm almost positive you could pull this one off (it's not too brown/orange IMHO, so it's more neutral, I'd say)!

You've GOTTA check it out LOL (please?) ! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Jaime]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LipstickChick:
Oh, Jaime, I HAVE to rave about one that I'm not entirely positive is as cool-toned as you're looking for (ok -- it's warm, alright? But I had to say something, anyhow LOL http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif ) ...

You HAVE to check out Milani's Moist Matte l/s in Manhattan -- it is GORGEOUS! I picked it up after reading a couple of MUA raves for it, and I'm so happy I did!

It's a matte shade, which I prefer with reds, as they can travel quite apparently (not pretty), so it appears as more of a stain. And the formula truly IS moisturizing -- not what you'd think a matte to feel like!

Manhattan is a gorgeous shade of warm red, and I'm almost positive you could pull this one off (it's not too brown/orange IMHO, so it's more neutral, I'd say)!

You've GOTTA check it out LOL (please?) ! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Ok woman, you know i always love your recs, and almost always agree with them... but ahem remember i live in this little country called Canada... and there is no Milani here! So thanks for temping me with something icant buy..... eeeeevvvviiiiiillll http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[LipstickChick]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jaime:
but ahem remember i live in this little country called Canada... and there is no Milani here! So thanks for temping me with something icant buy..... eeeeevvvviiiiiillll http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Eeep! Sorry, woman! I thought you DID have Milani available to you -- I just picked up a loose e/s from them, and it says on the label "Made In Canada" http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif !

*hangs head in shame*

[SammiM]

Why on earth did I read this? The only thing that's kept me from trying the moist matte is that I keep thinking it must be drying like all mattes I've tried have been. Now the next time I see them I'm gonna have to pick a couple up.

[FiestyFemme]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LipstickChick:
Oh, Jaime, I HAVE to rave about one that I'm not entirely positive is as cool-toned as you're looking for (ok -- it's warm, alright? But I had to say something, anyhow LOL http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif ) ...

You HAVE to check out Milani's Moist Matte l/s in Manhattan -- it is GORGEOUS! I picked it up after reading a couple of MUA raves for it, and I'm so happy I did!

It's a matte shade, which I prefer with reds, as they can travel quite apparently (not pretty), so it appears as more of a stain. And the formula truly IS moisturizing -- not what you'd think a matte to feel like!

Manhattan is a gorgeous shade of warm red, and I'm almost positive you could pull this one off (it's not too brown/orange IMHO, so it's more neutral, I'd say)!

You've GOTTA check it out LOL (please?) ! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Daaaammmmn. http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif Now I need this!! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[LipstickChick]

Sam & Erica -- YES! Go out and try one on for size! Erica, I know you're always looking for the perfect red -- this might be it! It's fabulous! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[FiestyFemme]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LipstickChick:
Sam & Erica -- YES! Go out and try one on for size! Erica, I know you're always looking for the perfect red -- this might be it! It's fabulous! http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Looks like I'll be heading to Walgreen's soon... http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Gilda1946]

Jumping in late...

Marcelle Vintage Red is nice. Not too bright not too dark, no shimmer.

[ammoniasmith]

One more drugstore suggestion.

L’Oreal has a lipstick/liner pencil called Lipstick Duet in a shade called Ruby. I remember hearing that this was a great matte true red.

[Jaime]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LipstickChick:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jaime:
but ahem remember i live in this little country called Canada... and there is no Milani here! So thanks for temping me with something icant buy..... eeeeevvvviiiiiillll http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Eeep! Sorry, woman! I thought you DID have Milani available to you -- I just picked up a loose e/s from them, and it says on the label "Made In Canada" http://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif !

*hangs head in shame* </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Made in Canada! That sucks even more! Sigh... next time i drive down to bellingham i will have to look in all the drugstores!

[SammiM]

Well, looks like this shade is not meant to be for me either. The only store that sells the moist matte that's close to me doesnt even have a space for that shadehttp://community.icompact.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif