fair skin...never ever had a 'red' lippy. is there one that'd work?!

[iamnowawhaticallmother]

I have fair skin, light blonde hair, green eyes. Generally wear v subtle make up and akl pinks. I would LOVE to wear a striking lipstick.but they all look rudiculous on me. Can i wear a dark/ a red lipstick or am i forever to wear nudes?!

[AlwaysSleepingBeauty]

I've recently bought Lipstick Queen Deep Red Sinner and it might actually be my perfect red, I would highly recommend it.

[SchnitzelVonKrumm]

Bobbi Brown 'Red' is v.good for pale, cool skin tones.

[SingingSilver]

I read this thread and picked up a Candy Apple too! I have about 10 lip butters, but not a red one. I don't like it as much as some of my others, but it's the most wearable bright red lipstick I have, it will be lovely with a bit of a tan in summer

[SorrelForbes]

I've worn mine a couple of times this week. I do like it and I'm sure I'll wear it again but it definitely makes me look older/harder.

[comelywenchlywoo]

I've not been using liner, but have been using the "edge" of the bullet to draw a crisper line around the edges.

HTH

[JustinBiebermakesmevom]

To everyone that has bought the Revlon Candy Apple lippy and is loving it - do you use a lipliner with it ? The problem with red lipstick I have is that when I use a lipliner it can end up looking too made up but when I don't it just looks as thought I've been eating a red ice lolly. Think I've got funny lips as they definitely need some kind of definition...I always use a lip liner with my nude or pink lippies

[SorrelForbes]

No! I just grabbed the last wrapped one

[comelywenchlywoo]

sorrel you're not suggesting it was you who used the second lipstick because the tester was so yucky are you?!!!!

No I'm in Scotland - it must be MNers the length of the country rushing out to try Revlon Candy Apple. I wonder if Boots have notice a spike in sales?

[SorrelForbes]

comely. You're not in the SW are you? The tester in my boots was in an awfully yucky state

[comelywenchlywoo]

I had to try two Boots to get mine. The first one only had a tester and one that clearly had been used (yuk).

I'm really in love with this lippy. Lovely and sheer, but with a pop of colour. Thank you S&B!

[scottishmummy]

good for you,after all,you snooze you lose

[SorrelForbes]

I got the last Candy Apple in the very large Boots where I live. There was another lady trying the tester and I leant across her and took the last one

[TallulahBetty]

There must be a national shortage by now!!

[mrsblakey]

just bought the revlon candy apple too !!

[SorrelForbes]

Ok, I've just bought the Revlon Candy Apple. Lovely. I think it's the sheerness that makes it wearable on me.

[JackieTheFart]

Acually <a class="break-all" href="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=karlasugar.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Illamasqua-Lipstick-1.jpg&imgrefurl=karlasugar.net/2010/12/illamasqua-lipstick/&h=600&w=800&sz=187&tbnid=5Zmc5CDekNXIdM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=120&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dillamasqua%2Bhowl%2Breview%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=illamasqua+howl+review&usg=__74p9D_CWrcLeV-naOrRDGVg0krI=&docid=U-6Z9R3MJijw_M&hl=en&sa=X&ei=rSaOUa7xM8XbPbjtgIgP&sqi=2&ved=0CE8Q9QEwBQ&dur=2922" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">this pic gives you a better idea of different colours.

[JackieTheFart]

Sounds like you are cooler toned TBH. I am warm toned and can't wear bright pinks as they look very odd.

There is a red out there for you! My personal favourite is this one which is not a brown toned as it looks.

I can't find a swatch of it online as most blogs are not allowed in work. If you have an Illamasqua counter/store near you I would urge you to visit them - I much prefer their reds to MAC, and they have lots of variations.

[Catlike]

Same here! It's lovely :) Has the teeniest tiniest gold flecks in, which make it very pretty and forgiving to wear.

It's 3 for 2 at revlon in boots at the moment too...

[SorrelForbes]

Oh thanks, will pop to Boots tomorrow!

[comelywenchlywoo]

If you are considering getting a Revlon lippy, pop to Boots, put your advantage card in the special machine, print off the £2 off lipstick voucher and get your lippy for £2 less. I don't know how long the offer lasts but I did it today when I succumbed to MN S and B peer pressure yet again

[JustinBiebermakesmevom]

I'd love to get away with red lipstick (have similar colouring to OP, short blonde hair, green eyes) but unfortunately I'm prone to hormonal break outs on my chin. At the moment I have something resembling a meteorite on the right side of my chin....I do think a red lippy can suit any colouring but only if your chin is pretty much perfect....

[1gglePiggle]

If you want a cheapie try Miss Sporty Dr Balm in sweet kiss SOS. It's a nice sheer red, doesn't last on lips long but only a couple of quid. It's a good gentle way of starting to wear red!