The Perfect Red Lip

The perfect red lip. It’s hard to say because reds look different on everyone. It depends on your skintone, time of day, the makeup you’re wearing, etc.. Some people are afraid of the red lip. It’s too bold, or, I can’t pull that off, is what I hear most. ANYONE can wear red, you just have to find one you feel comfortable in. Lipstick can be expensive, so until I know what I want, I rounded up 5 affordable, drugstore red lips to figure out “my red”. Let’s get started!

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This was so fun for me! I don’t usually wear red except for occasions and when I’m feeling feisty, I wanted to find my perfect red. What I realized is there is no perfect red but a perfect-for-what-I’m-doing red. If I’m going to a wedding, there’s one, if I’m going on a date with the Hubs, there’s one. Get what I’m saying? I tried a cream, a matte, a day-to-night. Here are my favorites…

#5 COVERGIRL Exhibitionist Cream Lipstick

My least favorite for me. Too pink for my lip/skintone. Use a liner with this one because it bleeds outside the lip. Shade HOT $5.59 — My least favorite for me. Too pink for my lip/skintone. Use a liner with this one because it bleeds outside the lip. Shade **HOT** $5.59

#4 NYX Filler Instinct Plump Lip

This was not what I expected but still good. I thought it would be a gloss but it went on like a balm. Really smooth, not the best red for my lips but I like the feeling on. Shade JUICY POUT $7.99 — This was not what I expected but still good. I thought it would be a gloss but it went on like a balm. Really smooth, not the best red for my lips but I like the feeling on. Shade **JUICY POUT** $7.99

#3 & 2 ELF Day-to-Night Lipstick Duo

This is a great red for me. Love the texture, color, everything. Perfect for holidays, girls lunch, etc. Shade RED HOT REDS $5.00 — This is a great red for me. Love the texture, color, everything. Perfect for holidays, girls lunch, etc. Shade **RED HOT REDS** $5.00

This is a very bold color. A very deep red. This is not for everyday wear (for me) BUT, you do you! This is about what YOU feel comfortable in. Shade RED HOT REDS $5.00 — This is a very bold color. A very deep red. This is not for everyday wear (for me) BUT, you do you! This is about what YOU feel comfortable in. Shade **RED HOT REDS** $5.00

#1 MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATION MADE FOR ALL LIPSTICK

This was it for me. I put it on, and I felt like I could wear it day or night. My perfect red. Super creamy, didn’t bleed outside the lip. Shade RED FOR ME $5.69 — This was it for me. I put it on, and I felt like I could wear it day or night. My perfect red. Super creamy, didn’t bleed outside the lip. Shade **RED FOR ME** $5.69

I have 2 kinds of wipes I like to use to remove lipstick. Both are clean beauty and hydrate your lips.

RMS Beauty Wipes $16.00 & Juicy Bamboo Cleansing Cloths $8.76 — **RMS Beauty Wipes** **$16.00 &** **Juicy Bamboo Cleansing Cloths** **$8.76**

I hope this helps get you started finding your perfect red! If you are unsure, give these a try. They are all affordable and you just might love it enough to be a red wearer! If you do try, send me some pics! If you have any questions or comments, leave them in the box below! If you post on Instagram, tag me so I can see! I love seeing you guys try new things! Happy red hunting!