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Is there a consensus on the best brand of lipstick? I'm looking for a semi-transparent, moisturizing, deep rosy red. Before I go out color shoppimg, where should I start? Lancome? Dior? Smashbox? Lorac? ?????

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My friend tells me that Prescriptives Custom Lipstick is the best and any shade and/or texture can be duplicated. (Prescriptives.com for the stores)

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There are many very good brands. It´s not possible to say who is the best. They have a little different texture, all, so it´s also a question of what you personally like. I am fond of Dior, Chanel, Lancome, Kanebo and Guerlain, and I can´t say that anyone of them is better than the others.
So I suggest: Go for a color-shopping!

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I like Clinique's almost lipsticks. But I must say, I'm not a big fan of lipstick. I prefer lipstains if anything.

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For me DIOR ADDICT are the best lipsticks. :-* :-* :-*

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I'd love Lancome lipsticks for their smell alone even if I didn't like the way they look, but I do. Also like Dior and Chanel.

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MAC and Nars both really stay on and great texture and colours selection.

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Rimmel is my favourite budget lipstick - all of their finishes and colours are great. They have a wide range and for the price all perform really well. For moisturising and semi-transparent (and a slightly more expensive brand) I love Clarins Colour Quench Lip Balm. You can apply once for a slight sheen or build up layers for a richer colour

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I love Clinique and Arden lippies! I got some dirt cheap at a staff sale and about about 10 in different colours
Love them!! Also got Guerlain lippies too but am not such a fan of them.


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For a somewhat sheer lipstick, try the MAC Glaze line. "Shhh" is a nice rosy red, definitely in the blue family, but they have others. I've also bought Hot Tahiti, which is less blue, no orange at all, but just a nice soft and sheer red.