Loreal Paris Collection Star Matte Reds lipstick swatches

Hello Sunshine! Few weeks ago, I did a little flash giveaway on my blog where I gave away the entire L'oreal Collection Star Matte Reds* set. Today, I won't waste your time explaining how this moisturizing matte lipstick range is non-drying like other matte lipsticks; and I won't blabber on about how these lipsticks are super pigmented and long-lasting. I'll just wow you with a bunch of lipstick swatches--the better way of getting to know this amazing--AMAZING--lipstick collection.
Let's begin with my number one favorite--pretty much my staple lipstick since I got my set. I'm talking about Pure Garnet, a very deep wine red that borders on black red, depending on how much you apply. I just love this so so so much. It reminds me a lot of my favorite MAC lipstick, Diva. I can't get enough of it, and although I have a LOT of lipsticks, I'm very sure I'll grab myself a back up of this lipstick--I'm that scared of running out of Pure Garnet.
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Now here is Pure Rouge. Make it a bit more brighter red, and it's a very good dupe of my NARS Dragon Girl--only creamier and less velvety. As for the shade, I think this type of red is the most suitable for most skin tones!
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My other favorite from this collection is Pure Brick. It's so true to its name. It does look brick red. I love how unique the shade is. It feels so earthy yet very romantic. It's very pretty with laid back hair. So vintage.
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On the other hand, is Pure Ruby. A Dazzling red that can definitely give Tay-tay a run for her money! I'm torn between this and Pure Rouge since they offer a bright red for me. Although, I did notice that Pure Rouge registers brighter on camera, so I think it has a cooler undertone than Pure Ruby. That said, reach for Pure Ruby if you like a cool red lipstick, but don't want a shocking red color for your lips.
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There's also Pure Amaranthe. The pinkest of all the "Reds" of this collection. I'm not a huge fan of this shade, mostly because I'm a nude or red lipstick kind of girl. I did go through pink lips phases, but when I do, I reach for peachy pink or hotter pink shades.
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As for those looking for a flaming hot red, there's Pure Fire. It's a fiery shade, if you ask me. Unfortunately, red orange shades don't do me well, but I have to say, the shade's still a thriller.
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Here comes Pure Vermeil, the lipstick bullet I broke during application!!! Anyway, don't worry because I managed to fix my lipstick by melting the broken end, then re-sticking it back to its base. Afterwards, I refrigerated my lipstick and after a few hours, it's good as new!!!
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Last but not the least, the most scarlet of them all, Pure Scarleto. This is a true scarlet lipstick shades, and is not for the faint-hearted! This would look super classy with a mod cat eye! It's the prettiest classic red lipstick I swatched from this collection. It's bright, but not too cool. It's warm but not too golden. It's the perfect balance for me.
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Which do you like the most?

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