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Written in Blood: A vibrant, universally flattering deep blood red lipstick made with carmine pigment from the cochineal insect. Carmine has been worn by women for centuries and imparts a stunning red unmatched by other dyes. This is the very first shade we created, and truly the most perfect blood red lipstick we've ever found. This shade is also included in our blood red lipstick trio.
Semi-matte blood red lipstick.
Forbidden Lipstick: An intensely saturated, rich and luxuriant lipstick carefully crafted to reveal bold, daring color and impart enduring moisture. Forbidden Lipsticks offer beautifully dense pigmentation that is remarkably lightweight on the lips; even the boldest shades feel like a comfortably long-wearing balm.
Finish: Semi-matte
Texture: Crème
Aroma: Naturally floral and herbaceous, with botanical lavender and the honeyed warmth of natural beeswax
Net Wt. 0.06 oz / 1.8 g
Packaging Note: As we thoughtfully transition to new product designs, we never want our beautiful packaging to go to waste. You may receive this product in one of two star-dusted lipstick tubes: our new design with our current logo, or our classic design with our original circle logo. It may also be packaged in a new or original retail carton as we make this change.
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- DDianeVerified BuyerReviewingForbidden Lipstick: Written in BloodI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars5 months ago5 Stars
I like everything about this color
- ABAshley B.ReviewingForbidden Lipstick: Written in BloodI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars6 months agoLove this color!
This is such a flattering color, it’s beautiful! It’s goes on super smooth and it’s a creamy formula. It lasted all day for me with minimal reapplication. It doesn’t bleed like a lot of other lipsticks I’ve tried.
- MBMilanda B.ReviewingForbidden Lipstick: Written in BloodI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars8 months agoWas looking for the perfect red
And while I do love this shade-it somehow comes off kinda orange on my blue/pink/peach skintone, thankfully I have swarm so I can blend to make it look more vampire and flattering to me. I can't wait to pair it with my rose bite lip serum!
- JJessiReviewingForbidden Lipstick: Written in BloodI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars8 months agoWritten in Blood
This red is so pigmented and beautiful. IT melts into my lips and I almost forget its there. It isn't thick or sticky at all, and doesn't dry out my lips after a long wear either. I didn't have any issue with it feathering or bleeding. I always get a lot of compliments when I wear it!
- DBDana B.ReviewingForbidden Lipstick: Written in BloodI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars10 months agoThe perfect red.
I have searched for the perfect red forever. This red has the perfect amount of orange in it for my olive skin. I love the texture and how it feels on my lips. I only wish it had better staying power or would stain my lips.
- CTCharlotte T.ReviewingForbidden Lipstick: Written in BloodI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars11 months agoBloody brilliant
This is truly the perfect red lipstick. Effortlessly classic and beautifully vampy all at the same time. Pari this with the eclipse creme pigment on the eyes to entrap the dark handsome monster of your most delicious nightmares.
