red lipstick

when it comes to my lips, i only ever wear one colour (apart from a clear/tinted lip balm) and that is RED. i personally think red lips can look so classy yet so fashionable, sexy and edgy. 

I have tried many different brands of red lipstick, including maybelline, MUA, no7, and many more, but none of them compare to my two favourites.

My two favourites are from MAC, and topshop. 

MAC - Russian red

Topshop - Rockabilly

These reds are incredibly dark and visible, yet they are not too corally, or bright. They are a very deep, mysterious red and that's what i love!

The quality of the MAC lipstick is amazing - it does not fade away even after many hours. However, as it is a matte finish, it can be incredibly drying. In order to prevent this, I apply some carmex lip balm or baby lips before I apply the lipstick, and it normally does the job. Also, as the quality of the lipstick is so high, it sometimes stains my lips, even after I have washed. Overall, it is an amazing amazing amazing lipstick and I do not deny purchasing this AT ALL.

The lipstick from topshop is actually a lip bullet, meaning that it is much creamier. I love this as it gives a very pretty finish and is not too matte! Also, it is very moisturising an hydrating on my lips. However, as it is so smooth and creamy, it does not last as long as the MAC lipstick, but as it is small and compact, it is easier to take around with me as it is very compact.

Fron what I remember, the MAC lipstick was £15 whereas the Topshop lip bullet was an amazing £5! I highly recommend both of them, as they are beautiful colours.

When wearing my red lipstick, I tend to wear it with dark clothes. On a day to day basis, I normally wear all black and sometimes white (so boring, I know) therefore the red lipstick really makes my outfit stand out and adds a hint of colour to me! 

Thanks for reading, 

Megan x