79%
would repurchase
2.9/5
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4.0
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15 years ago

I bought this at halloween because I wanted a red pout for my pirate wench costume but also wanted something I could wear again. It's a great every day red.

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlue



3.0
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15 years ago

Since this will never run out, since I'll never use it, I do not think I'll have to re-buy it. If I lose it, I will repurchase. I buy this more out of a...hopeful curiosity than practical usage. I...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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15 years ago

New York Color's "Retro Red" is impressive for its price and its wear. First of all, it's inexpensive. Secondly, it has a decent amount of pigment and wax to help it stay put. By today's standards...

About reviewer (123 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Whoa whoa whoa. This stuff is AMAZING. I'm very pale and have pink-toned skin, and this stuff makes my skin looks fantastic. It doesn't emphasize the red tones in my lips at all; it makes my skin...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

This is my first red lipstick and i love it! it's a true red and has no orange undertone. It really is a retro red. It doesn't feel too dry on the lips and it just a beautiful color. I just don't...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

Love it!! I'm already hooked on Sheer Red (thanks to MUA) and after reading the glowing reviews here and on the Makeup board I decided to give this one a try too. I mean for $1.99 even if it didn't...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairRed, Straight, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS RED! I usually buy MAC lippies only. Only tried this on recommendations posted here. I own at least four or five other reds but this is a TRUE RED, and wonder of wonders,...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

After reading reviews on here I decided to pick this up while I was at Walmart today. This is soooo glam and a must if you want to sport a retro look. I put this on when I got it home and...

About reviewer (363 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I can't get enough of red lipstick, and this is one of my favorites. It's difficult to find a bright red with no visible pink or orange undertones, and this is it - at least on my lips. I have...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

I think the name 'Retro Red' sums up this lipstick perfectly - it's an old hollywood movie star/pin -girl kind of red. I'll usually line my lips and fill them in with Estee Lauder red writer before...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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15 years ago

As others have said, this is the perfect red lipstick. The color is rich and lasts long without bleeding or a weird taste. The packaging sucks, though.

About reviewer (31 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This is a FANTASTIC red. As others have said, it is a true red. The formula goes on very smoothly and richly. I think it is necessary, however, in the case of ALL red lipsticks, to do some priming...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

highly highly recommend! it's a richly pigmented and silky lipcolor! it'll work so well as a pin up red lip look. it's worth more than it's insignificant cost for a dollar.

About reviewer (184 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

Beautiful shade! Like the reviewer below, I too am kicking myself for buying other HE red lipsticks, when this is what I've been seeking! It's a gorgeous, quite pigmented shade, and the staying...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

(Click "continued" to see a pic of this swatched on my arm!) I like this lipstick, but I don't love it. It does bleed a little without a liner or dusting of translucent powder on top, but is...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

I am kicking myself for having purchased MAC Ruby Woo (and not liking it very much) and scores of other high-end or mid-priced red lippies when the perfect one was staring me in the face, right...

About reviewer (420 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair

HairRed

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

It's been ages since I've worn a red lipstick. And by ages, I'm talking about "elementary school ballet showcases," and even then, my mother would be more prone to apply hot-pink lipstick on me...

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Other

HairBrown

EyesBlack


4.0
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16 years ago

I've been searching for a red-but-not-fuschia, red-but-not-orange screaming-loud red. I'm on a super-strict budget, and while the Ruby Woo I tried at the MAC counter was close to what really...

About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

i love the color, but the packaging is the WORST i have ever encountered. i basically said the same about NYC dubonnet lipstick. it is not drying at all, in fact, i have to blot it and repeat or...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

This is a shade of red that is very retro looking (at least to me) because it's a bright red, but I think it looks really good on me because I've got pale skin and dark brown hair...It also seems...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen