Can we just say right now that wearing red lipstick every day for four days is HARD WORK?

Because it is.

With red lipstick on, we feel like we’re begging people to look at us. (So they can wonder why the hell we have fluorescent red lips—because that is precisely how to describe today’s color.)

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Certainly Red is certainly bright. This was surprising to us because in the tube it’s a lovely deep red with a cool undertone.

As we went about our day, we found ourself speaking in hushed tones—as if that might help diminish the obnoxious-ness of our lips—and trying not to smile.

We’re thinking tomorrow’s color should be a little better.

In case you missed: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

Today we’re wearing Estée Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Rich Red. (We probably should have applied it again before taking this photo—but, in our defense, it seems more vibrant in person.)

Of the three reds we tried this week, this one is the one we find the most wearable for every day. Also, it smells so good!

We should also note here that we are applying these lipsticks directly from the tube and are using a clear lip liner to keep the color from bleeding.

Here’s our looks from Day 1 and Day 2:

From the CHANEL Rouge Allure Gemstones Collection: VIOLENT DIAMOND.

We’ve been testing red lipsticks left and right this month and we’ve come up with a few favorites that we want to share with you.

First, we must say that it takes a little extra work to wear red lips but it’s totally worth it. We somehow feel a little more clever, a little more sassy, a little more sexy with red lips. (Of course, this is all in our head—but, what the hell, let’s roll with it.)

Here we’re wearing MAC Mattene Lipstick in Classic Dame, a true-ish red that leans to the warm side. MAC describes it as ‘blood red’ but it seems more like ‘tomato’ to us. Either way, this is the red to wear when you want everyone in the room to look your way. And then look again.

We’re adding Classic Dame to our ‘going out’ Makeup Bag as we don’t think The Suits can handle its sizzlin’ hotness.