ILIABeauty Color Block High Impact Lipstick - Tango for Women 0.14 oz Lipstick

I just can't wear red lipstick. I'd love to but none ever worked for me. My skintone is pretty neutral with a bit of warmth and true reds, as well as tomato/orange reds, look awful on me. I feel I look like a little kid that broke into mommy's makeup bag and went to town. Then I found Clinique Buttershine lipstick in Apple Brandy. My perfect red! Even though it may not show up as a red on cooler or much warmer complexions, it looked great on me and was my evening or special occasion go to red lipstick. Then they discontinued it. Years ago. I have one half-used tube left that I use sparingly. It tastes bitter so I know it's way past it's expiration date but it's my only red.Youtubers, Color Class, suggested ILIA Rosewood, not specifically as a dupe but as a good red for my coloring. However, I think it's as close to the Buttershine Apple Brandy as I can get. The color on the left half of my lips is Apple Brandy and the color on the right half is ILIA Rosewood. The Apple Brandy is shinier as it's name implies but I feel I can always add some clear gloss to the Rosewood if need be. After wearing for a few hours the ILIA has much more staying power. But I'll give the Apple Brandy a break since it is a million years old, lol. Anyone who used to be a fan of the Apple Brandy shade in Clinique may want to give ILIA Rosewood a try as it may work for you too. It's a beautiful color and has not been drying to my lips.

Nothing like the clinique lipstick I had from boots rosette disappointing.

Amberlight is a lovely neutral nude with high colour payoff. The lipstick glides on smoothly and feels moisturising, then is starts to dry down a bit which I like as then the colour stays longer. I was originally concerned the colour would be too light and was me out as can happen iwth a lot of nudes on me, but it wasn't.

Staying power is phenomenal. And cinnabar is the best color.

Excellent colour. Long lasting and keeps lips moisturised.