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No longer is a bold lip reserved for an evening look or special occasion. Red lips are a stylish statement for both day and night — and I, for one, approve of the evolution! With the aim of adding a red lip into your everyday makeup rotation his fall, here are three matte shades to try.
MAC Retro matte lipstick in Ruby Woo ($31 at maccosmetics.ca)
MAC Ruby Woo has been my signature red for many years and is still one of my go-to shades. It’s a very matte blue-red hue that is long wearing and fade-proof.
Stila Calligraphy lip stain in Michelle ($33 at Shoppers Drug Mart)
If you’re not ready for a bold lip, you might want to opt for a lightweight buildable pop of colour and go for a lip stain like this Stila Calligraphy Lip Stain in Michelle — a deep raspberry red. While it’s long-wearing and transfer-proof, it subtly fades to a natural wash of colour.
Kylie Cosmetics lip kit in Hollyberry ($45 at Shoppers Drug Mart)
This matte liquid lipstick and lip liner duo is a perfect “ready-to-go” routine. It’s highly pigmented and available in a multitude of shades. The lip liner applies smoothly and is transfer proof, and the lip gloss dries matte and instantly sets.
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