Holiday Red Lip: Drugstore Edition!

by | Dec 22, 2014 | Throwback | 16 comments

CHRISTMAS IS THIS WEEK!!  How is that even possible?  I’m so stinkin’ excited I can hardly contain myself!  I decided to go through my collection and share with you some of my favorite Holiday Red Lips from the drug store!
  • Semi-matte finish
  • Long wearing & staining quality
  • Comfortable on the lips with slight minty tingle
  • Easy to apply

  • Most matte finish of all products pictured
  • Easy to apply
  • Long wearing
  • Comfortable and no fuss

Jordana Twist & Shine in Rock n Rouge
  • Balm-like and sheer coverage
  • Glossy finish
  • Comfortable and moisturizing 
  • Easy to apply

  • Creamy with semi-glossy finish
  • Highly pigmented
  • Comfortable
  • Has a strange scent but doesn’t linger
  • Take your time applying


  • Cheapest of products pictured
  • Wear a lip balm (like EOS) underneath for more comfort.
  • Drying over time
  • Long wearing and staining quality


  • Most moisturizing & comfortable of all products listed
  • Click up/brush applicator which makes application difficult
  • High gloss finish
  • Long wearing.  Once gloss has worn off, pretty matte color remains
**Just a quick announcement about STUFF & THINGS: Since Christmas is Thursday, take the day off!   But be prepared to link up your FRIDAY posts with us!**


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16 Comments

  1. I seriously cannot believe Christmas is this week! So happy you posted this – I think I'm going to pick up the Milani color today, it's so pretty!

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  2. Red is definitely your color!! I love the Milania – and love that it doesn't look like it dries out!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston

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  3. the jordana and revlon are two of my fave reds. LOVE those.

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  4. Reds look so great on you!!! I can only do subtle ones. Thanks for this info!

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  5. You are rocking the reds! That Milani one sounds great 🙂

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  6. I am loving every last one of those reds on you!!! Perhaps I should step outside my bubble and try one?! Which one is your favorite out of all of those? I have only tried NYX lip products.

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  7. These are all so pretty, but I think the Milani is my fave! Such a gorgeous color! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. I'm loving these lipsticks!! I have the Revlon one, and it's one of my faves. the Milani one looks gorgeous!! Is it at Sephora? (My computer refuses to open the link, haha)

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  9. I haven't tried any of these specific shades, but I have a Revlon Colorburst in a different shade and I really like it! For being semi-matte, they're actually really comfortable and they stay on your lips FOREVER, even through eating and drinking. A+. Red is a great color on you!

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  10. Love all of these on you! I need to find Jordana asap– and I love the glossy finish of the Milani! It's always so nice when the color sticks even after the gloss wears off.

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  11. One of my favorite drugstore reds in Revlon's Cherries in the Snow.

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  12. Love all of them! I have two NYX lipsticks and one of them is that extra creamy round and I love it. I only have one bright red lipstick and its a Loreal one, can't remember the name though. Thank you for sharing and I hope that you are having a great day today! 🙂

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  13. Love these! Do you have a favorite? I always struggle finding a kind that doesn't dry out my lips that much.

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