Finding the perfect red lipstick- part two



Well, since I can't find a .99 cent lipstick to suit my needs (damn) I am moving on to a slightly more expensive , yet still dirt cheap drugstore brand.


Today we are looking at Wet - n- wild matte lipsticks. A mere $1.99 at most Rite aids, Giant grocery stores, Walgreens and some Cvs's and Walmarts. ( I live in southeastern Pennsylvania so I am basing this on my availibility, I apologize if these brands aren't in your local area)

The two true reds in this line, that I have found so far, are Stoplight red and Red Velvet

Both are matte, yet non-drying and fairly longwearing. You can apply, blot, apply,  fix with a lip brush, and are good to go. However, if you eat something greasy (ie. pizza or in my case I love pasta with an olive oil/ garlic based sauce) they will smear- badly.  If you do not mind touching up occasionally these may be perfect for you.

Stoplight Red- Ahh, my favorite- A true, slightly blue-based, bright red. This is bright ( but not too in your face so) and red. I mean RED, No pink or orange just plain red. I have even read this is a dupe for the famous MAC Ruby Woo, which is 14 bucks or so. This is really a must try if you want a true red without breaking the bank.

Red Velvet- Its red, and bright, but this one has a certain warmth to it that is hard to describe. I almost want to say it pulls orangey, although it doesn't have any orange undertones. In the tube, compared to Stoplight Red, it looks more pink, and bright but shows up warm. Odd, yes. Still very pretty but not a true, true red.

The winner of these is Stoplight Red, however, since I am so "fix it and forget it" with makeup these still are not perfect for me. So, next time its onto a higher price range (still drug store range) but more expensive.
 

Still. don't overlook these little $2.00 lipstick gems. Again one of these may be perfect for you and if not, like me, your quest continues.