Valentino Beauty Rosso Valentino N (22R)

The matte finish and vibrant color make it more suitable for a night out with your partner than for moms.

I used Mini Rosso (small size) and 219A. When I applied a thin layer with a brush, it gave my lips a soft, rosy glow!!! I use it more to create a flushed look than as a red lipstick. It's matte and very natural. Applying two coats with a brush gives a soft, yet distinct color. When applied directly, it gives the impression of a hard red lipstick. Plus, this lipstick doesn't stain easily on cups or other surfaces. It's a real letdown if your lips stain red on a cup or glass. Such a wonderful lipstick... But, there's something strange going on. When I checked the official website, the larger size, 219A, was gone!!! They still have 219A in Mini Rosso... Maybe it's been discontinued? If so, I'm just stocking up on Mini Rosso. I hope they don't discontinue Mini Rosso, too.

Despite being a matte lipstick, 77A nude in roma applies very smoothly, and I was impressed by how little drying or filmy it felt on the lips after application. It's not a powdery matte, but more of a lipstick matte, and I think it feels similar to a satin lipstick. The color is reddish-brown, but it's not too reddish, leaning more toward brown, so even someone like me who doesn't like red lipsticks could wear it nicely. The brown isn't too dark, and it's easy to adjust. It wasn't as dark a brown as the photo on Suzykirei. (It does get that dark brown when it collects in the creases of the lips, but it's difficult to achieve that shade all over the lips.) It does stain quite a bit on the cup, but I think the color lasts quite well. I also like the thin cut of the stick, which allows for fine application. The packaging is large and plastic-like, which makes it feel a little cheap.

The matte finish and vibrant color make it more suitable for a night out with your partner than for moms.

100R ROMAN GRACE (2023 gift set) is a versatile cool-toned shade perfect for everyday use. It's subdued and not overly eye-catching, but it's well-pigmented and elegant. 111A STAR STUD EDITION (2022 gift set) has a slightly strong orange undertone, which I thought might suit warmer skin tones, but it blends in perfectly. The color changes slightly between when I first applied it and after a while, losing its orangey hue and becoming more of a reddish-pink look. I've avoided matte shades because they dry out my skin, but this one is amazing. I received it as a gift and loved it so much that I bought additional shades from the gift set and even gave different shades to friends as gifts. My friends rave about it too. It comes in a wide variety of colors and the packaging is cute. It's pricey, but it's a great way to elevate your mood. It also comes with refills, so you can keep using the limited edition packaging.