The Best Burgundy Lipstick I Can't Live Without

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I lug around at least four on any given day, but only one has stayed with me from work, to playing pool in a bar's back room, to hiking (selfies in front of a waterfall, I'm not going to not), and that perfect baby is Rituel de Fille Carnal. Carnal is sexy but bookish, thanks to its muted-wine color, and similar to the shade of dried blood (in a cool way). If you're not familiar with the brand, it's perfected the aesthetic of "moody" with nontoxic products that draw on their nature-inspired origins. The entire vibe of the line is earthy gorgeous, plus a little ethereal. And in the prettiest packaging you've ever seen.

The formula, too, equally nails it. It's matte but not drying, which makes the color super natural-looking. The one negative is sometimes I open the tube to find the bullet disconnected and floating in the cap, but I just shake it back down and continue as usual (and that's likely just because it goes everywhere that I do).

I hate to say "effortless" as a compliment, because I'm all for making an effort, but Carnal feels like I don't have to. It's just easily ideal—and, in my opinion, no other lipstick (especially red) gets it so right.

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