L'Oreal • Colour Riche Lipstick in British Red • Lipstick

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ObliviousK on 1/7/2010 10:58:00 AM more reviews by ObliviousK

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I picked this up because I was looking for a good bright-red lipstick for retro, pin-up and other eyecatching looks. The price was great, so I figured I had nothing to lose. First applying it the texture was really nice, and the lipstick was very pigmented. It glided right on, and the color on my lips was exactly the way it looked in the tube. It feels very good on my lips, very moisturizing. The scent is interesting, but not unpleasant, it reminds me of baby shampoo/baby powder, so it's a clean fragrance. This is a fire engine red, so if you want something subtle, this isn't for you, but this is an awesome shade. So far I've had no problems with it. :)

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SpringClover on 1/4/2010 1:37:00 AM more reviews by SpringClover

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Oh, I love this color of red! At first glance it looks like a really daring bright red. But when I wore it look fine, more like a coral orange-red against my Asian skin tone and was not too bright or too bloody dark. I've been looking for a nice red lipstick to wear to a wedding party and this was the one I wore. My first red lipstick in public.

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greenclover on 12/21/2009 6:58:00 AM more reviews by greenclover

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

The best best red lipstick on my fair but not too pale/pink, medium brown-haired self. Not too orange, not too blue/purple, not too brown - nice. Very pigmented and rich - a perfect firetruck, not tomato (i.e. deeper and less orange) red. Rich, but not bright if you know what I mean. Color reminds me of the color a 1940's movie star would wear. Wish it was a natural brand/ formulation though.

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rmbunton on 12/2/2009 4:26:00 PM more reviews by rmbunton

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I was in the mood to try red lipstick, and saw Beyonce with this color on the store advert...I figure that since we're about the same skin-tone it may work for me. It did work, and I love it. It's moisturizing, and I didn't have issues with feathering. As it starts to wear off, it just leaves behind a nice stain that doesn't look bad at all. This color won't work for everyone though.

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*TOP REVIEWER* angelixia07 on 11/12/2009 9:56:00 PM more reviews by angelixia07

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I like this bright red shade a lot. It's nice and not tacky looking for a drugstore lipstick shade. I like to wear it bright red and apply many layers. It had pretty good stay power too.

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*TOP REVIEWER* DianaBlackbird on 9/21/2009 11:01:00 PM more reviews by DianaBlackbird

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Just got this today. Well it doesnt compare to my Lady Danger by mac which is a true tomatoe red, but its a nicer color of the reds from the drug store lipsticks I've bought so far. Its shimmery and has a rich moisture like coat that leaves your lips conditioned, however, I do notice the longer I do wear it the more the redness changes to a more subtle rose pinkish red and do have to reapply to get the color to look brighter and redder. For now I guess I'll stick to my lady danger.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Kathy123 on 8/24/2009 10:14:00 PM more reviews by Kathy123

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is another shade of red lipstick that I love. What I like about this is that when it fades, it does not look gross or nasty. It has a great light tint in it that does not make it blue or purple by the end of the day. It looks great with rosy shades of blush and smokey eyes.

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winian on 7/14/2009 12:40:00 PM more reviews by winian

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

I dreamed I got a new lipstick that I just loved, so I tried to find a color that came close. British Red was the closest I found, not too bright red, could have been a little browner, but I am satisfied. It is a lovely color.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sweetcg49 on 4/21/2009 12:52:00 AM more reviews by sweetcg49

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I am sad to report that I am disappointed with British Red. On me, it is the standard pinkish rose that so many cosmetic companies call "red." I am a real red lipstick lover, but I prefer clear reds such as Clinique Red Red Red or brownish reds such as NARS Fire Down Below, Revlon Blackberry, and Bobbi Brown Burnt Red. I am never happy when a red lipstick doesn't work out, and I'm so glad that this shade works so well on many of you.

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amarisyearby on 3/13/2009 4:10:00 PM more reviews by amarisyearby

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love this red lipstick! I am medium-dark (like Beyonce's skin tone) and it looks exactly like it does on her in the ad... Very rich tomatoey, fiery red. I was scared to try it, but I will definitely buy this again.

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jenliiI on 12/6/2008 7:57:00 PM more reviews by jenliiI

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Black    

Not firetruck red like I thought it was going to be... :( Still, a pretty pretty shade. It didn't seem very "tomatoey" on me, as other reviewers have described, but rather a hot, pinkish coral. In general, I find that L'oreal lipsticks are creamy and sheer. I prefer Revlon lippies, which are much more pigmented, but not as moisturizing.

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xjsbellamias13 on 4/25/2008 10:03:00 PM more reviews by xjsbellamias13

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Gorgeous bright true red. This is one of my favorite reds, and is just fantastic. The whole Loreal Coulour Riche line is great and this is no exception.

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RosyBaby on 2/12/2007 9:49:00 PM more reviews by RosyBaby

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Blue    

This is a great basic firetruck-red lipstick, goes on good and doesn't bleed, smells and tastes nice. Cheap too. The only reason I wouldn't buy it again is because I no longer purchase L'Oreal products. But I would definitely recommend it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* suzi2qs on 12/9/2006 11:54:00 PM more reviews by suzi2qs

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

This lipstick is the only really red shade that I have found that doesn't make me look like a two-dollar whore. I pat in into my lips with my fingers and it lasts, even through a meal. Will repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* 800256 on 9/19/2006 2:07:00 PM more reviews by 800256

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Red, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

This more of a warm toned red shade of lipstick. Not only do I wear it as a lipstick but when I'm not wearing as lipstick I wear it as CHEEK STAIN!!! For reference I'm a PPP,I have dark auburn hair and brown eyes and I would say I have neutral undertones because I can pull off warm or cool reds.I slightly dab it on the apples of my cheeks and rub it in and it looks like I just came in from a winter wonderland. The key word is to apply it lightly on the cheeks so you do not look like a clown. As far as lipcolor the staying power is good.

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*TOP REVIEWER* KarmAttack on 5/18/2006 9:47:00 PM more reviews by KarmAttack

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I bought this lipstick recently, always on the hunt for the PERFECT red lipstick. I don't think this is it for me.

I am fair skinned with yellow undertones and this lipstick looks slightly orange on me. I think the cool-toned lipsticks suit me better, this one looks a bit garish. It doesn't have that rich red tone I love, it's more of a bright popping warm red. I think it would suit someone with a darker skintone more maybe.

On the positive side, the consistency is actually really nice, and it's creamy and goes on well. It is fairly expensive for a drugstore lipstick, but the packaging is also really elegant and of a high-end drugstore quality. I'm just not sure the colour flatters me.

I reach for Rimmel "Scream" lipstick more than this shade.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Lippyloo on 9/4/2005 1:35:00 PM more reviews by Lippyloo

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Despite what the website says, British Red is actually a neutral bright tomato red that can go either warm or cool. That said, it just doesn't work on my yellow-toned ivory skinned, brown eyes/hair self. It's too vivid and not deep enough to create a pleasing contrast. I think it would look smashing on a caramel-skinned woman, however. Also, the super-creamy Colour Riche formula isn't the best for bright, vivid shades like this one-- makes application sloppy and bleeding inevitable.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lilacmess on 8/31/2005 10:50:00 PM more reviews by lilacmess

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This doesn't look good on me. It turns pink, like almost all reds do on me. The scent and flavor are not so pleasant either. I prefer glosses, but I was in the mood for a red lipstick and the reviews for this were so good that I decided to try it. I regret spending the 7 bucks.

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*TOP REVIEWER* chiodancrgrl23 on 8/19/2005 12:54:00 AM more reviews by chiodancrgrl23

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Oh wow, this is so pretty! A very nice true red lipstick. Looks fantastic on. The L'oreal site says it is a warm shade, but actually looks good on me (I usually can only wear blue-reds).

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calico1 on 6/7/2005 5:24:00 PM more reviews by calico1

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I'm of medium-dark olive skin tone and it's hard for me to wear red lipstick. This color is beautiful, warms and brightens my face. Has some scent and flavor that is nice 'not to have' but I can bear with. I like the packaging of this lipstick, it doesn't look cheap even if the price is cheap.

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