best red lipstick for a gift

[strawberryblondebint]

Hi. I need to buy a present for a teacher I am working with. (I'm a student teacher and doing my placement in her class). She is a red lipstick wearer and I overheard her talking to someone saying she loves red lippy . Is there a new suits all gorgeous red lipstick anyone recommends?
I was thinking Mac ruby woo. However she may have that if she has a collection. That's probably at the top of my price range. Although would spend a bit more for a definite winner. She has short blonde hair (dyed I think) and sports the glam French look. Lots of navy and white or black with lovely neck scarves.
I suppose other option could be a neck scarf but I wouldn't know where to start.

[MrsBruceBogtrotter]

Mac Russian Red? More blue-toned than Ruby Woo but less incredibly drying?

[strawberryblondebint]

Good to know. Thanks. Keep em coming.

[ChickyDuck]

Chanel rouge allure is a wonderful product, suits everyone in my experience, and the packaging is so beautiful! Fairly ££ but if she is a lipstick lady she will love it. I have bought it for so many friends and acquaintances and it always goes down well. It's a classic!

[RJnomore1]

Dior addict rock n roll . I don't buy Mac so don't know the prices but it's about £24, it's a wonderful sheer red which matches everything and looks good on everyone and it comes in a lovely heavy case with a satisfying magnet closure.

[NashvilleQueen]

How about a Charlotte Tilbury one. They're a bit newer so she might not have one yet. JL had an offer on recently. Don't know if still on.

[Showgirl109]

Seconding Russian Red - best red lipstick. But if she has a few she may already have it
Or Charlotte Tilbury - red carpet red beautiful packaging and a bit more unusual would make a beautiful gift.

[MadisonAvenue]

Mac Dangerous is lovely, I'm wearing it now.

[BorisJohnsonsHair]

Chickyduck just had a quick look and it seems there are various shades of Rouge Allure - which one is it that you say suits everyone? I've tried lots of shades of red and none of them seem to suit me.

(sorry for thread hijack OP)

[Talisin]

If you don't mind spending a bit more for something special then how about Besame in Cherry Red. It comes in a gorgeous gold case inside a red velvet pouch and is very long wearing. Downside, it's increasingly hard to source in the UK; Upside, she's extremely unlikely to have it already. There are a couple on eBay at the moment, one shipping from London or somewhat cheaper shipping from the US if you have time.

[Talisin]

Hmm, first link doesn't work and further attemps throw up the same problem so better to just google Besame Cherry Red and it'll get you there.

[ChickyDuck]

Sorry Boris, in pirate!

[JackandDiane]

OOH OOOH I asked Belgian waffling this on twitter she ex beauty blogger for the guardian and all round LOVELY.
she said to get a Lipstick queen one. ANd I did for my mate Finbar. I can't remember the name but I will get her on here and ask her

[Finbar]

It was fab. Nice and light but you can keep layering it on. Stays for ages.
I want to call the colour'Medieval' but that may be the range BRB

[RaisinGirls]

I agree Medieval is a great universal red. Very different to the Mac reds that have been mentioned though. Less likely she has it, though. You can get it on space NK

[Finbar]

It is called Medieval. I bet any in the range would be great.

[Finbar]

Or John Lewis

[JackandDiane]

so not as dark as it looks finners
www.johnlewis.com/lipstick-queen-medieval/p699559

[strawberryblondebint]

That lipstick queen one looks gorgeous. I'm away to look at the Charlotte tilbury one. We live in the sticks so shopping limited so good chance she hasn't got these

[IWasBeingAffable]

Another vote for Chanel rouge allure. I have it in passion which is pretty classic. I agree the packaging is gorgeous, plus it's a lovely texture and lasts well.

I'm quite pale (usually the second from palest foundation shade), blue eyes and light brown/dark blond hair.

[strawberryblondebint]

Actually that besame one looks amazing. I need it by Friday though. Arghhjjh

[imip]

Just wanted to add that I'm waiting for lipstick queen liptropolis to arrive. I hope it's good!

The maker is poppy king and a long home ago (1990s) in my home country (Australia) she was megacool and cultish. 45 year olde can't wait! I hope lipstick queen is as cool as poppy was (she also had a brief renaissance about 10 years ago in a boots- branded lipstick).

[Judydreamsofhorses]

Guerlain Rouge G in Garconne is a beautiful red, and the packaging is amazing, if you can spend a bit more.

[witsender]

I just bought a Smashbox lippie, Infrared Matte. It is a fab colour and finish and lasts all day. Packaging not as glam as some though.

[Liiinooo]

This sounds like a very thoughtful and generous gift , much nicer thanked usual end of term box of Ferrero Rocher or pen set!

I think because you don't don't know her very well it has to be a high end brand with glamourous packaging. For my personal use, or as a present to someone who I knew liked these brands, I would favour MAC/Bobbi Brown/KIKO etc, tried and tested quality at not too dear prices, but because the presentation is not special they don't say 'gift'.

For something like this I would go Dior/Guerlain/Chanel, something a bit ritzy. And tuck a gift receipt discreetly into the wrapping.