I already own a Classic Color Lipstick in Besame Red (a bright neutral that leans slightly warm). I have several bright-toned reds from various brands and lately I realized I wanted a more deep red. After viewing several swatches of Besame shades online, I narrowed my choice down to Red Velvet.
Red Velvet is a darker red that reminds me of MAC Russian Red combined with MAC's Viva Glam I. The color is not cool or warm and it seems to have a touch of garnet in it. When I compare Red Velvet to Besame Red, Red Velvet is more subdued yet still dramatic. Basically Besame Red = bright fire engine, candy apple red and Red Velvet = the darker red tone of red velvet cake. Thus, the name "Red Velvet" is fitting.
Here is a swatch of Red Velvet on my hand:
So, if you are looking for a darker red that is a neutral with tones of garnet and pomegranate, then give Besame's Red Velvet a try!
You look good with the darker shade of red too. I am so tempted to order the compact and one of their lipsticks (not sure which one yet). Enabler! =p Btw, I love the way you styled your hair. It looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Crafty Doll! The lipsticks are amazing! The compact is lovely but if I had to choose, I'd say the lipstick wins out! The hair was an experiment. Ginger from Sailing Over a Cardboard Sea did an amazing Lucille Ball hair tutorial and I decided to give it a try!
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Thanks again for that I haven't got my competition prize yet but I was wrong it's Besame Red but if I like it I might get this colour too as I like to have a darker red to wear sometimes!
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ReplyDeleteYou will adorer Besame Red! The color is vibrant! I like Red Velvet because I have no other color like it in my collection. The darker red is very flattering on redheads too!
This is my very favorite red lipstick. I keep going on the site to buy it but the $9 shipping cost keeps stopping me. I should just go ahead it's such a flattering color
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ReplyDeleteYeah, I agree that the shipping is high but the lipstick is so worth it! I have two shades so far and I can see myself buying more. The quality, color, and texture are bar none! I really want to get my hands on Cherry Red and Red Hot Red. As soon as my Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense lipsticks (#45 and #42) are used up, I am going to buy those two Besame colors.
I love Besame Red..last a long time too..I love how you apply your blush make up .your dressing gown is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHola, La Dama! Espero que todo esta bien contigo!
ReplyDeleteAs for my blush, I first contour my cheek bones with MAC's shadow in Kid and then I apply MAC Mineralize blush in Dainty on the apples of my cheeks. I also use MAC highlight powder in Emphasize on the tops of my cheeks to finish.
I bought that dressing gown off etsy for only 30 bucks! It is deadstock too!
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