✓ Matte Finish | ✓ Full Coverage | ✓ Strawberry Red | ✓ 1 oz
Okay, so you know how September hits and suddenly you need that one perfect red that works with literally everything? Girl, this Strawberry Red matte lipstick is it. Not gonna lie, I've been wearing this non-stop since the leaves started turning. It's that perfect strawberry-toned red that somehow looks good whether you're wearing your cozy sweater or that dress you bought for fall weddings.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Matte Lipstick |
| Finish | Matte |
| Shade | Strawberry Red |
| Size | 1 oz |
| Key Features | Top quality pigment, instant bold matte lip |
| Wear | Incredibly long lasting |
| Formula | Moisturizing elements for smooth application |
What Makes This Special
Real talk - finding a red lipstick that doesn't make you look like you're trying too hard is harder than it should be. This Strawberry Red shade? It walks that perfect line between statement lip and "I just naturally have perfect lips." The pigment is seriously intense (like one swipe and you're done), but it doesn't feel heavy or crusty like some mattes do.
Here's what really sold me: the formula has these moisturizing elements that keep your lips from feeling like the Sahara desert by noon. Back when I was doing makeup professionally, we'd always struggle with reds that would either bleed everywhere or dry out so bad you'd see every line in the client's lips. This one stays put without the crusty feeling. The color payoff is instant - you get that bold matte lip right away, no building up layers and hoping for the best.
The texture is honestly what sets this apart. It goes on smooth and silky, not that weird chalky feeling some mattes have. I can wear this through my morning coffee, lunch, and it's still looking good by evening. Sure, you might need a touch-up after eating, but the color fades evenly. No weird ring around the edges that screams "my lipstick is wearing off!"
The Real Details
Here's the thing about application with this one - use the high point of the tip to line your lips first, like you're using a lip pencil. Then turn it on its side and brush the formula onto your lips. This technique gives you way more control than just swiping it on. Takes maybe 30 seconds longer but the precision is worth it.
My trick for making this last even longer? Blot with a tissue after the first application, then apply a second thin layer. That first layer creates this perfect stain, and the second layer gives you the full matte effect. And because it's moisturizing, you don't get that tight, uncomfortable feeling even with two layers.
Bottom Line
Girl, if you've been searching for that perfect September red that doesn't require a chemistry degree to apply, this Strawberry Red situation is your answer. Bold color that actually lasts, comfortable enough to forget you're wearing it, and that perfect strawberry tone that works with literally every fall outfit. Your September lip routine just got so much easier.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PETROLATUM, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, SYNTHETIC WAX, SILICA, METHICONE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, MICA, PEG-8 BEESWAX, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, BHT, AROMA, MAY CONTAIN TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 47005, CI 77742, CI 16035.
