Forbidden Lipstick
Written in Blood
Rich Blood Red
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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.
Forbidden Lipstick: Written in Blood
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Spellbinding formulas
Nuanced colors and opulent textures
that merge beautifully with the skin
Formulated like potions
Each pigment, oil and wax is selected
with care and intention
Made by hand in Los Angeles
Crafted in small batches
by a small circle of artisans
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02/01/2025
Diane 
United States
I like everything about this color
AB
01/16/2025
Ashley B.
United States
Love 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.
E
12/07/2024
Erika
United States
I enjoy the light lavender scent and formula of this lipstick. I’ve struggled finding a non-matte red lipstick that I like with my skin tone but this one is excellent! Can’t recommend enough!
MB
11/23/2024
Milanda B.
United States
Was 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!
J
11/15/2024
Jessi
United States
Written 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!
