As it’s Valentines Day tomorrow I thought I would share with you my top lipstick picks for the occasion, both high end and drug store.
Whether you’re having a romantic evening, galentines drinks with your besties, a casual day time date or something in between I’ve rounded up the colours I would reach for.
For Valentines Day I like to opt for either a classic red or a deep pink or rose. So I have chosen Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips in Sectet Salma, Makeup Revolution Rose Gold Lipstick in Red Carpet, Seventeen Mega Matte in Roses are Red and Too Faced La Creme Lip Colour in Razzle Dazzle Rose.
Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips in Secret Salma is a beautiful deep rose plum and the perfect altnerative to red. The collection name “hot lips” rings true to a perfect valentines lip choice too. It has a matte finish which means it will stay put after dinner and drinks and is one of the most comfortable matte offerings out there, albeit with a high end price tag!
The classic red in the form of Makeup Revolution Rose Gold Lipstick in Red Carpet is a sheer finish lipstick so is comfortable to wear. The Β£3 price tag makes it so affordable you can’t go wrong!
Another gorgeous sheer option is the Too Faced La Creme Colour in Razzle Dazzle RoseΒ which is a light rose colour and another comfortable option as it boasts such a creamy texture.
The Seventeen Mega Matte Lipstick in Roses are Red has the name that just screams Valentines ready! This choice is more of an orange toned red which isn’t as daringly dark as the MR Red Carpet. The matte finish means it has staying power and the rounded tip allows for an easy application and neat edges, perfect for topping up on the go. Another inexpensive drug store option.
Swatches from top to bottom – Charlotte Tilbury Secret Salma, Too Faced Razzle Dazzle Rose, Makeup Revolution Red Carpet and Seventeen Mega Matte Roses are Red.
What are your plans this Valentines and what lip colour are you opting for? Jay and I are going to eat our body weight in food at our favourite local Indian restaurant, because we’re romantic like that π I think I’ll opt for Secret Salma as knowing me I will get a darker colour all over my face! I’d love to know your plans in the comments below!
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Rachael Styles - Helpless Whilst Drying says
Secret Salma is so pretty! I think I’ve ummed and arrhed over what shades of CT to get for too long now – I need to just bite the bullet and get one. I’d been thinking of getting one for wedding day (as I have rose gold shoes/jewellery/bag), and it will purely co-ordinate well ha, Secret Salma might be the perfect shade! xxx
sophieinwonderlandxo says
That is a reason to buy a lipstick if I ever did hear one! matching your wedding accessories if definitely worth the splurge, and it is a gorgeous long wearing comfortable colour! what more could you want?! I am being the devil on your shoulder here π xxx
Rachael Styles - Helpless Whilst Drying says
Hahah, I like you’re thinking! I really want to see the colours in person, hense why I asked if there was a counter in notts the other week!
sophieinwonderlandxo says
I will bring it to our meet up and show you, remind me! they may have one in John Lewis, I will try and check next time I go past! I just adore CT lipsticks for me they are such a luxury treat I just love looking at them x
fadedrouge says
Absolutely adore the first lipstick! <3
sophieinwonderlandxo says
Thank you lovely! x
Chanelle says
These all look beautiful, especially the last two! Happy Valentines Day! β€
sophieinwonderlandxo says
Thank you lovely! Happy valentines day to you xo
The Rose Beauty Files says
Amazing choices! I haven’t tried any of them but secret Selma looks beautiful!! Xxx
sophieinwonderlandxo says
Thanks lovely! I absolutely adore secret salma it is so pretty! xx
Charlotte lucy (@Charlotte_LucyG) says
I really love the Mage matte one! I shouldn’t be buying any more lipsticks but I may have to have a look when I am ne t in town …
sophieinwonderlandxo says
Haha its cheap enough its fine π treat yourself! Xx
Entirely sarah says
I keep meaning to go and look at the Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks, but want to be at a counter, definitely think I will after reading this! I love the budget options too I could definitely see myself wearing all these colours!
sophieinwonderlandxo says
There isnt one in nottingham sadly, i bought all of mine blind online but don’t regret a single one! Budget options are always good!! Xxx
Spread The Sparkle says
That Too Faced one is bloody beaut! They all are to be fair, but I’m absolutely smitten with that one in particular. I went for a bold pink for my Galentines night at the cinema – Chatterbox by MAC π One of my all time faves.
Kara
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sophieinwonderlandxo says
It is so pretty and so underrated i think!! Ooh fab choice!! What did you go and see? π xxx
Lora Hull says
I reaaally want to try the Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks and this one looks such a gorgeous shade! Smashing the photography as always soph! xx
sophieinwonderlandxo says
You seriously need too they’re just so beautiful! Aw thanks lovely! Xxx
Sherry says
That Secret Salma lippie though! How gorgeous is that colour. I also love the Too Faced one as well. Love this post Sophie, the images are great too, love how you have put all the gold tones together π
Sherry x
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sophieinwonderlandxo says
I know right its just to die for!! Thanks so much lovely π xxx
frostinspace says
These photos are beautiful! and the Charlotte Tilbury lipstick looks ~BOMB~ I want one so bad, her packaging is dreamy too! Makeup Revolution will always be a fav of mine, such a bargain and they’ve got the rose gold theme too! xxx
sophieinwonderlandxo says
CT lipsticks are just the dreamiest! Yep rose gold for Β£3?! Can’t go wrong!! Xxx
Stacey (@MessInDressBlog) says
I really want a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick but I am trying to hold back on spending. Still, that Makeup revolution one sounds right up my street.