I've always loved red lipstick, but I have a problem. I'm a natural redhead.
What this means is that I've had a life long quest for a red lipstick that doesn't look awful on me. I can look at a shade I think will be ok, and as soon as I put it on it looks orange or pink and just plain terrible!
I bought this on a whim online when I ordered my lime crime velvetine (which was also a blind buy due to the fantastic reviews on br I couldn't help myself), and on the website I fell in love with the colour Glamour 101.
When it arrived, I felt like I'd just received a present! Not only was it in gift wrapped style packaging from the retailer, but the box it came in was so pretty! Upon opening the box, I pulled out what resembled the most attractive tampon ever.. :-/ I stood there for a while staring and giggling at the oversight of the designers, and then proceeded to apply it. Omg! My quest has finally come to an end!! What I was holding was the holy grail of red lipsticks!!!!!!
Not only was it the colour I've been searching for, but the texture, shine, feel.. just everything was perfect!!!!
Now back to the shape of the lipstick.. its not just me, I showed him the lipstick and he started laughing and said the same thing. Its in the shape of a tampon. A very lovely pink tampon with a silver unicorn on it..but none the less - a tampon.
I shall forgive this oversight, because everything else about it is so perfect.
Unfortunately, it was so good, it overshadowed my principal purchase the velveteen - which while I like, I may have even loved if it wasn't for the opaque being everything and more.
The colour is a very vintage burgundy red, whenever I wear it, it makes me feel very vintage bombshell.. in fact I tend to dress to my lippy when I'm wearing it.. in fact its the shade I'm wearing in my profile picture!
Super smooth, buttery, conditioning lipsticks with intense colour payoff. I particularly love Glamor101, Poisonberry and Airborne Unicorn. I love how blendable and mixable they are with each other, too. Packaging is adorable and some of the darker tones have built-in stains so they last well. Love them.
Tips: Apply with a brush after gently exfoliating your lips. I use a brown sugar scrub, otherwise the more pastel tones can make lips look a little flaky.