RED LIPSTICKS FOR HOLIDAY 2013 MY PICKS

Hola, hola!!!
I had promised for this post some time back. I love Red lipsicks is no secret to those who read my blog. But I surprised even myself when I started digging out my red lipstick stash for this post. I have 6 of these now and I know atleast 3 more than I am lusting. But thankfully after doing this post I have convinced myself to not buy another Red Lipstick until I finish atleast one of this. I know not gonna happen. But still atleast it will stop me from buying the latest M.A.C retro matte ones.
So lets begin. I will go from lightest to darkest.

with flash

in natural light

1.REVLON CANDY APPLE: I love this one. Okay this is going to be a common line for all the lipsticks. I love this because its my "no attention seeker" / "day time"Red lipstick. Its juicy and moisturizing and makes the lips look plump. I've had many asking me what lipstick it is. Here is the swatch and how it looks on me. I have reviewed it HERE

2. MAYBELLINE MAT 4: This is the latest addition to my stash. I bought it for the matte effect, but its not matte by any means. But I still love it ( get many compliments whenever I have applied this,, so gotta love it). Jokes apart, I like how it lifts up the entire face and it a perfect balance between blue and orange undertone. Its neither too dark not too light. Here is the  FOTD using this lipstick. You can read a detailed review HERE

3. MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL LIPSTICK IN FATAL RED: I got this lipstick after Lisa Eldridge recommended it in one of her YOU TUBE videos. This and one another one from REVLON Matte called REALLY RED. Girls please if any of you know where I can buy it from in INDIA please let me know. I lost mine ( very sad face) and cant find it now anywhere to repurchase.
Anyways back to Fatal Red I like this one because its not a  very fiery red, next to other red lipsticks it looks more orange. It suits Indian complexion well. Read review HERE

4. COLORBAR HEARTS AND TARTS: I have recently reviewed this lipstick, and it honestly hasnt been that long since I have bought it. But its the mattest if that is even a word) red lipstick I have. Its not too drying on the lips and is perfect for my dry lips, although exfoliation is highly recommended.You can read the detailed review along with HERE

5. RIMMEL LASTING FINISH BY KATE MOSS NO. 11: This is the most "hatke" Red, its bordering on maroon but appears on the red side on my lips. This is going to be my pick for the fall season among the reds I own. Here is the FOTD using this lipstick. You can read the detailed review HERE. And for the FOTD you can read the detailed pictorial HERE .

6. L'OREAL INFALLIBLE LIPSTICK IN REFINED RUBY: This is hands down the most beautiful RED lipstick I have or want, I love it over M.A.C Russian Red and Ruby Woo . Yes you heard it right. I have swatched it side by side with those MAC. lipsticks but still loved this one more that is why they havent made an entry yet into my vanity. HERE is the review and FOTD using this favorite.

COLORBAR VELVET MATTE LIPSTICK IN HEARTS AND TARTS REVIEW

Hey everyone,
Today is a RED HOT LIPSTICK KIND OF DAY.
 I was feeling tired today and I knew just what I wanted to perk up my spirits an amazing RED LIPSTICK. I love red red red! It is truly said that there is a red lipstick for every woman! And I truly feel that every girl should absolutely and truly own one red lipstick (at least).

Even if you feel you cant carry it off just buy one and try it on. Apply it just at home get comfortable with it and then when you will be showered with compliments you will yourself wear it outside with all the confidence in the world. COLORBAR VELVET MATTE LIPSTICK is the perfect budget lipstick to start off with.
Today I am reviewing the lipstick HEARTS AND TARTS from the VELVET MATTE range.
I am falling "Dangerously in Love" with this range.
Okay so lets begin with the details on PACKAGING ,it comes packaged in a silver cylindrical bullet with a transparent cap and on the other end you can see the color of the lipstick which helps identifying the shade of lipstick. So full marks on packaging.
Priced at INR 275 These are a steal! But these are now almost discontinued. So grab your favorite ones while you still can.
Hearts And Tarts is a beautiful red which is on the darker side and not a bright red. The color is a winner across all the complexions, its going to look good on everyone.

The lipstick glides on effortlessly on the lips, being a matte finish lipstick I expected it to be dry, but I was pleasantly surprised when I found it to be so smooth and non drying on the lips. It is definitely not a moisturizing lipstick (its not possible for it to be matte and hydrating at the same time) so its better to exfoliate and moisturize your lips before applying this if you have dry and chapped lips. I found it a tad bit more drier than the other lipstick I have from this range, Over the Top.

Pigmentation wise too I was pretty impressed with the lipstick, one swipe and your lips are covered. You get an opaque pigmentation only in one swipe, although I personally like to build up the color for a darker looking red lip.

The staying power on this lipstick is pretty decent. It easily stays on my lips for 5 plus hours without fading and bleeding and also fades out evenly and despite having dry lips it didnt settle onto the fine lines.
What more can I ask for. It delivered more than I asked it to.
Its a lovely color and the best budget lipstick with high end quality! Go for it girls you wont be disappointed.
Here is how it looks on me.

Do you own any lipsticks from this range? If you do then please suggest me few more! I have Over the Top, and I am eyeing Peach Crush.
P.S : I recently reviewed another lipstick from COLORBAR called OVER THE TOP

Until next time...