Recent Red Lipstick Purchases
Choosing a Red Lipstick
Recently, I have been loving red lipstick! I used to be a light copper/coral kind of girl but I simply cannot find the color anymore (sad face). Now, there is a lot of advice out there regarding red lipstick such as:
- Don’t wear a dark red, it makes thin lips look like lines
- Don’t wear red over 50
- Don’t wear red in tropical climates or in the summer
Seriously, it’s all nonsense. You need to try on red lipsticks for fall 2015 with your clothing and pick the shade that portrays the personality you are trying to project at that particular moment!
Once you have settled on a shade, you need to chose a formulation and a brand. Gloss versus Matte? Drugstore versus Luxury? Long Wearing? High Pigmentation?
Buying Red Lipstick Fall 2015
I find the best way to find a favorite shade is to just try about 7 or 8 different brands in a hue near to your desired shade. Sometimes you can swatch in the store, but in truth, lipstick is all in the “wearing”. That’s what I recently did when I was shopping for red lipstick Fall 2015.
I found a great new site called Splender which allows me to get cash back for every purchase I make from over 800 popular stores. The process for using Splendor is insanely simple.
By scoping out lipstick recommendations of my favorite Youtube beauty bloggers (Pretty Shiny Sparkly, Hot and Flashy, and Grav3YardGirl), I settled on various drugstore and upscale brands of red lipsticks that I wanted to try. I just entered the chosen stores on the Splender site that carried those brands.
And guess what? I got 4% back on my purchases from Walgreen’s and 10% back from Sephora!
I also like how I can stack cash back, coupons, & offers to increase my savings (Example: 15% off sale at the store+ extra 30% off store coupon + 5% Splender cash back = BIG SAVINGS). For example, on the Wet and Wild Lipstick I bought from Walgreen’s, they were having a buy-one/get-one deal. So in addition to my 4% Splender cash back, I still got to claim that Walgreen’s deal too! Look at all the gorgeous red lipsticks I was able to pick up! Very excited to try them all and the cash saved is a real bonus.
Psst!
You should probably also know that on top of all the savings, Splendor is simple and easy-to-use. You can quickly find stores without being bombarded with irrelevant ads and links. Plus, it’s free to join and use for all your online shopping.
Wow, Splender is paying me to shop for something I was going to buy anyway! There’s nothing like scoring a great deal! I got an email from Splender right away about my Walgreen’s purchase cash back($1.19 back!) Somehow my Sephora order did not get recorded, but Splender has a very simple form to fill out should that snafu happen to you. I will receive $7.10 back from my Sephora order! Imagine $8.29 cash back in total on top of any coupons, specials, store sales, etc. available!
My red lipstick Fall 2015 look is ready now and my pocketbook is smiling now too!
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
Krystal says
I want to find a shade that REALLY works for my skin color. I will have to experiment!
Rosey says
You look fabulous in that color. It’s perfect for your light hair!
Shelley Zurek says
Thanks Rosey! It makes me feel HOT! The Chief Blonde
Karen Glatt says
I like wearing red lipstick all year round, and red is such a good color that I think anyone can wear. I like the cash back at Slender. I will have to check into this site!
HilLesha says
I have always loved the look of red lipstick. It is timeless and makes me think of stars from the heyday. However, I hardly wear it since it always somehow gets on my teeth! ~lol~
Sherry Compton says
Splender sounds good. My daughter does a cash back site but we hadn’t heard of this one. I agree with you on getting paid to shop. Huge bonus and adds to the fun! Keep trying on lipsticks. Looking good.
Lynsey Jones says
There’s nothing better than cash back for things you already do. I have not heard of Splender before so this is a nice surprise. I bet your having a lot of fun with those lipsticks.
Elizabeth O. says
The only makeup I use are lipsticks and mascaras. I love red lipsticks and these are great tips you shared.
Dandi D says
I don’t usually wear lipstick, but red is one of my favorite colors.
Jenn says
Red lipstick never seems to look good on me. I LOVE it on you. I need to go a bit more burgundy for my coloring. I have not tried Splender. I’m am going to check it out!
dawn says
i love red lipstick and you look amazing in it.
Ellen Christian says
I generally don’t do red lipstick. I’ve tried a few times. It’s just not a look that I can pull off.
Krista says
I need to figure out what my perfect “red” shade would be. I have always loved red lipstick but never thought I could pull it off…I guess I just need to find the right shade
Liz @ Yes/No Films says
Awesome, I love anything red when it comes to clothes/makeup :). Looks like you saved some money too which is always nice!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I have read other posts about Splender and I am definitely convinced that this is in fact a great deal! Heading over there to check them out.
Elizabeth Lampman says
These are all great shades of red. I love a nice bright red lip with most outfits.
Ann Bacciaglia says
Red is such a hard lipstick color to choose. These are all great shades of red. I like to wear red lipstick in the summer.
Ron says
Nice awesome color! Looks good on you. Can’t go wrong with red lipstick, right?
Aubrey says
I love my red lipstick. I feel like it makes me look sexy.
Maria says
I love programs like these that give you money back as a gift for shopping. Smart incentive for them, and good savings for you.
Sabrina says
Sounds like a great site for saving some money! I have to check it out!