How do you transition your beauty look for winter?
To me, winter and holiday season always calls for matte, red lips, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the only lip color I stick to. I also love berry and nude shades. Today I’ll tell you all about some of my favorite, winter reds, berries and nudes. I’d also include MAC’s Taupe in this list, but since I already reviewed it right here, you probably know that it’s my recent favorite.
Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet La Merveilleuse– described as intense raspberry red, this bright blue-toned pinky red is perfect for those who don’t feel comfortable wearing intense reds and overly bright pinks. It has a lovely matte finish, and a smooth, velvet-like formula.
NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama– As you probably know by now, these Matte Lipsticks from NYX are some of my favorites. Alabama is a brick-red with slight brown undertones. The formula is absolutely amazing, finish is completely matte, yet not drying.
Nars Jungle Red– Jungle red is described as a “bright red from the 1950’s silver screen.” It has a semi-matte finish and a very nice and smooth formula that feels very hydrating on the lips.
MAC Ruby Woo– This, of course is a classic. Beautiful dark red with blue undertones and a very matte finish. It’s intense and very long-lasting, but can be a bit drying. You can find my review right here.
NYX Perfect Red– This is one of my favorite reds and I think hat it really is, a perfect red. If you have fair skin and dark hair, I can guarantee that you will love this one. It’s brighter than Alabama, and still has that gorgeous matte formula.
Milani Ruby Valentine– Another gorgeous red with slight blue undertones and amazing, smooth formula. If you haven’t tried Milani lipsticks yet, you have to!
Pixi Mattelustre in Plum Berry– This plum shade has a gorgeous cerise berry tint. Smooth formula and beautiful lustrous finish. These lipsticks have a very smooth and nourishing formula, but they have to be combined with a lip liner, because they tend to feather out quite a bit.
YSL Rouge Pur Couture #70– A basic nude that is quite flattering on light skin tone, goes beautifully with everything and has a smooth and creamy formula.
MAC Shy Girl– Creamy, peachy nude with cremesheen finish. Shy Girl is definitely on the sheer side and a little similar to MAC’s Pure Zen. You can find my review right here.
Left to right: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet La Merveilleuse, NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama, Nars Jungle Red, MAC Ruby Woo, NYX Perfect Red, Milani Ruby Valentine, Pixi Mattelustre in Plum Berry, YSL Rouge Pur Couture #70, MAC Shy Girl
Left to right: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet La Merveilleuse, NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama, Nars Jungle Red, MAC Ruby Woo, NYX Perfect Red, Milani Ruby Valentine, Pixi Mattelustre in Plum Berry, YSL Rouge Pur Couture #70, MAC Shy Girl
What lipstick colors do you reach for during winter?
43 Comments
Sara Fleming
December 6, 2015 at 5:23 pmI’d love to try the NYX lipsticks, they look gorgeous!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 2:01 pmThey have an amazing formula.
MargaritaChi.co
December 6, 2015 at 5:29 pmMy eyes immediately were drawn to the two nude shades – but they are all gorgeous! I haven’t tried any Nars lipsticks either, so they’re definitely on my list too.
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 2:02 pmI only have a few NARS lipsticks, but love them all. They have a very nice formula and great color payoff. :)
Sheridan Grady
December 6, 2015 at 5:31 pmThe YSL lipstick is gorgeous!! Such a lovely colour! x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 2:02 pmThanks :)
Danielle Beautyblog
December 6, 2015 at 6:07 pmI’m loving the look of the Pixi lipstick! All gorgeous colours but I do love the berry tones the most!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 2:05 pmThose Pixi lipsticks have a great formula :)
Charlotte
December 6, 2015 at 6:25 pmThese all look like lovely lipsticks! I’ve have my eye on NARS’ Jungle Red and MAC’s Ruby Woo for so long. The Pixi berry lipstick looks especially gorgeous too :) x
Charlotte’s Road
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:05 pmRuby Woo is so pretty and intense, just wish it wasn’t so drying!
Karan K
December 6, 2015 at 7:21 pmThe pixi lipstick looks beautiful! xx
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:07 pm;)
Taylr Johnson
December 6, 2015 at 9:16 pmAll of the colors you chose are spot on! I love a good berry lip in the winter XO, T
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:08 pmMe too! :)
Birdie Liau
December 6, 2015 at 9:39 pmLove all the colors and all the lipstick are so pretty. x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:29 pmThank you ;)
Chaste and Beautiful
December 6, 2015 at 9:57 pmWell, most of them are almost alike, hehe;) and I liked the YSL one the best!
Chaste
& Beautiful
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:30 pmHaha they might look like it but they’re all quite different when it comes to finishes and undertones.
Kelly
December 6, 2015 at 10:50 pmThe NYX Alabama shade is so pretty, I don’t own a lot of red lipsticks but I really like this shade. In the winter I still reach for my mauve and nude lipsticks.
Perfect Shade of Mauve
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:31 pmI still have a lot of love for nudes, too! :)
Khaira Khan
December 7, 2015 at 12:37 amGosh, the swatches on your arms is gorgeous. My fav “holiday” red is ruby woo. I feel like it’s a classic and goes well with anything. It lifts your makeup, outfit and everything!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:31 pmYess! Love Ruby Woo :)
The Sunday Mode
December 7, 2015 at 2:29 amThose swatches make me want to buy everything! I love Shy Girl and I like the shade of Ruby Woo but like you said it’s definitely drying, I just can’t seem to make it work on my lips sadly.
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:34 pmYes, Ruby Woo is gorgeous but I can’t use it too often because of how drying it is.
Cherie
December 7, 2015 at 3:44 amThey’re so pretty, especially the pixi one! :)
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:34 pmThanks Cherie! :)
Natalie Y
December 7, 2015 at 6:12 amLove the look of Shy Girl! I need to try NYX lipsticks!! Great post lovely. :)
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:35 pmThose NYX lipsticks are seriously amazing! I have to do a post with swatches of my collection!
Dora Toubanaki
December 7, 2015 at 6:13 amI am so into lipsticks lately! I love the colors! Gonna try some!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:37 pmThanks Dora! :)
Om Trips
December 7, 2015 at 6:30 amWonderful! <3
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:39 pm:)
Josie
December 7, 2015 at 6:49 amI definitely wear a lot more lipstick in the winter! Reds are my favourite because they’re just so festive x
Josie | Sick Chick Chic
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:39 pmRight? Red is a perfect color for holiday season :)
Beautylymin
December 7, 2015 at 10:57 amSo many beautiful lipsticks here! I especially love the Pixi one! xx
Beautylymin
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:41 pmThey have an amazing formula! :)
Dagmara Klich
December 7, 2015 at 5:37 pmI have been loving red and berry lips lately and just recently tried the Nyx matte lipsticks and I love them so will definitely add Alabama to my collection :) x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:44 pmYay! I love those lipsticks from NYX, they’re amazing!
Sadie
December 8, 2015 at 6:29 amI’m really into deep reds at the minute, love the NYX matte lipstick :) xx
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:47 pmThe formula of those NYX lipsticks is amazing!
Carol in a Page
December 8, 2015 at 6:43 amI use matte reds all year round, but especially love them at this time of the year. Ruby Woo is one of my personal favorites too!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
December 8, 2015 at 5:49 pmI love mattes too, especially the ones from NYX as they aren’t drying at all.
Veronica Bizzarri
December 29, 2016 at 12:35 pmGreat picks for december wearing reds in december makes me fell so christmassy! This time of year i also like wearing MAC’s cyber
Ronnie
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xx