Ruby Red Lips: Stila Color Balm Lipstick (Pictures & Swatch)

Red lips are showing up everywhere from the catwalk to the workplace. While they epitomize confidence and make any look pop, they definitely aren’t for everyone. If you are a fan of red lipstick and not afraid to rock it, below is a  great option from Stila that you may want to try. TIP: Choose lip colours that have similar undertones to your skin’s to achieve the most natural look. The blue-based red below easily coordinates with different skin tones and various eye looks. 


Stila’s Color Balm Lipsticks are creamy lip colours with the pigmentation of a lipstick, the nourishing properties of a balm and the shine of a gloss. These lipsticks have excellent color payoff, a creamy finish and subtle shine. Peppermint oil cools the lips while a handy mirror on the top of the cap makes application super easy! The one thing about these lipsticks that would make them even better is if their packaging was a bit more slender. I find the lipstick itself a big “thick” for my average sized lips, but I do love how nourishing/hydrating these are. Have you tried this formula?
Stila Color Balm Lipstick – $22 USD/$29 CDN – 3.5g
Stila Color Balm Lipstick in Ruby (Deep Red)
Swatch of Color Balm Lipstick – Ruby
What do you think of the red-lip trend? 

Do you have a favourite red lipstick you’d recommend?