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The way it levels up my confidence is truly untouchable.
So yeah, you might call it my signature lipstick.
@mayaalenaa / Design by Michela Buttignol
I discovered the effervescent powers of good red color in my freshman year of college.
Here’s the thing with reds: There are a lot of them.
The obsession is real.
It’s been a learning experience finding the right reds for my dark skin tone over the years.
There have been a few bad apples in the bunch, but the good ones deserve to shine.
you’re free to quote me on these.
I’ve never met a matte more lightweight than this; I forget I’m even wearing it.
What I’m most in love with is how this shade pops against my dark skin tone.
The slay is unprecedented.
This OG red shade is a cult favorite for many women of color because it’s just the bomb.
I discovered it in my teen years and haven’t let go since.
It’s an unapologetic hue that steals the spotlight.
When RiRi uploaded her first-everlipstick tutorialunveiling this shade on Instagram, I legitimately screamed.
This universal red looked next-level, and I knew I had to get it in my hands.
I will say, proceed with caution if you’re going to be eating a bunch.
It has a tendency to transfer throughout the day.
But rest assured your selfie will be fire.
This blue-based red does just that and outlasts every single thing it comes in contact with.
I started wearing this red heavily in my college days and still recommend it to all my friends.
The pointy applicator makes it easy to ditch lip liner if you want.
I love layering this on top of a brighter red to give it some depth.
Its matte, velvety texture glides on a gorgeous, opaque hue in one sweep.
I love lipstick, but I absolutely hate reapplying it.
you’re able to’t talk about a non-budge formula without throwing this star player in the mix.
Plus, the color payoff is the truth and looks especially stunning on brown skin.
Then, boom, the compliments come at me all day.
It’s so vivid, which makes it the ideal red to complement deep complexions.
Lip crayons conveniently take things back to the basics.
This red has blue undertones and leans on the fiery red-orange side of the spectrum.
It did not disappoint.
It’s one of those selfie-worthy shades that’ll make you feel so confident in your skin.
I dubbed this my “special-occasion red” that I love wearing when I want to feel fancy.
It sits so pretty on my lips and against my skin tone.
This is the red lip liner of all lip liners.
This liner sets every shade off because it’s creamy, long-wearing, and transfer-resistant.
It’s sort of a crazy formula concept because it feels silky but not slippery.
The vivid hue is practically made for dark skin tones.
Trust me on this: Buy this liner in bulk.
