The Hunt for Red October – Laura Mercier Satin Lip Color in Sangria

I’ve been a little stumped as to how to finish the Hunt for Red October. Priscilla-esque red glitter lips seemed a little over the top – incredibly fabulous, but still OTT – and opting for sheer red gloss seemed a little weaksauce.
After lots of hemming and hawwing, the perfect solution occurred to me: what’s better than a classic red lip? Matte but not dry, bold but not wild, classic without being boring. Clearly this called for Laura Mercier Satin Lip Color in Sangria.

Laura Mercier – Sangria

Sangria by Laura Mercier is a classic raspberry red satin lipstick. Satin finish like a matte finish without the full dryness and flat appearance, combining the wear of a matte lipstick with a lighter, slightly creamy finish.

Laura Mercier – Sangria

Like many matte/semi-matte/satin colours, Sangria wears like a champ even on bare, unlined lips. I notched up a good three hours on totally unprimed, unprepped lips even with a few cups of coffee, no bleeding or feathering along the lipline. I’d definitely recommend using a matching lipline and applying with a lip brush to achieve a long wearing, flawless finish.

Laura Mercier – Sangria

Laura Mercier Satin Lip Color lipsticks are AU$45 for 4g. Laura Mercier products are available at select Myer and David Jones stores. Happy lipsticking, and happy Red Octobering!