As a beauty blogger, I think I will always be searching for the perfect red lipstick. It's one of those famous categories - just like the "perfect nude" the "perfect pink" the "my lips but better lipstick"... etc. I always found those a bit silly because really, the perfect nude for someone can make another look dead. It's all relative! But at the same time, I do feel like this lipstick could be great shade on everyone, so I thought it was worthwhile to review it!
Estée Lauder's Pure Color lipstick in Wild Fire came out a while back with the Spring 2011 collection. When I saw swatches of it online, I knew this could be "it".
Mmmmmm, the packaging of Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipsticks is one of my favorite. I love that the base is the same color as the lipstick and I LOVE the gold tone of cap.
Vanity shots alert!
Wild Fire, swatched heavily on my arm.
As you can see in this picture, it's pulling a tiny bit orange. I think this is what I love so much about this lipstick - it's a true red, that has a tint of coral. That's just gold for spring/summer.
It looks quite orange in this lip swatch, but I find it more similar to the arm swatch in real life.
Find the lipstick in hair madness below?...
The surprising thing about this lipstick is that it lasts quite long on my lips. I wore it for 4 hours (drinking coffee, water, eating a muffin at my desk) with only a bit of wear by lunchtime. This is excellent for me! Plus, it wore off evenly, bypassing the ugly lip ring stain. And for a red, I was very comfortable wearing it to work! It's a step in the right direction for this bright-lips shy blogger!
Do you have a favorite red? If so, what is it? I've been very curious about NARS Heatwave myself - it looks fabulous on so many women - I really want to give it a go sometime!
This is gorgeous! you're right- it has a bit of orange/coral- which I'm loving for spring/summer! Will def have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteIt looks quite coral to me, but I really love it! I think my favorite reds (why yes, I have two :P) are Bite Beauty Pomegranate and NARS Mascate.
ReplyDeleteOooh I've always wanted to try Bite beauty!
DeleteHi Annick, I love seeing reds with coral or orange hints, especially in summer. Although I'm not brave enough to wear them, I definitely appreciate :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm borderline not brave enough either haha!
DeleteWow this is a fantastic colour on you! Just incredible. I wonder if it's still available... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Arianne! I got mine on Ebay :) I'm not sure if its available in stores.
DeleteI don't wear a ton of red lipstick because I always feel a bit too "formal". I like clear lipgloss or nude...boring, but flattering every time. I find that the best nude is a couple shades darker than your natural lipcolor. I like mine with a hint of pink.
ReplyDeleteI find it formal as well! I don't wear reds often but once in a while, the need kicks in!
DeleteOh wow! I thought it looked scary on the arm swatch but it looks so pretty on you! Note to self: don't trust arm swatches so much. This is so perfect for spring/summer!
ReplyDeleteIt does look scary on my arm! But it's definitely softer on the lips :)
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