Julie Hewett Noir Red lipsticks (with swatches)

From left to right, Oona Noir Film Noir, Gem Noir, Femme Noir, Rouge Noir, Coco Noir, Nude Noir.

Julie Hewett created her own line of vintage inspired red lipsticks made with modern ingredients when she could not find red lipsticks to suit her needs on the film Pearl Harbour, which she was the make up artist for. As a film, Pearl Harbour was....long, is probably the kindest way I can put it, but the makeup in it was sublime. This line of red lipsticks is gorgeous; they are comfortable to wear but don't bleed, and fade evenly after very good wear (I can go at least 4 hours without needing a touch up if I'm not eating.)

Swatches above are in the same order - L to R Oona, Film, Gem, Femme, Rouge, Coco and Nude. The first three are sheer shades, and the Nude Noir is the only shade with any shimmer in it. Femme and Rouge look quite similar here, but Femme is a scarlet (slightly blue) red, whereas Rouge is a true neutral red.

In the UK, Julie Hewett can be purchased from Makeup Artists Provisions in Shepherd's Bush, London - their telephone number is 020 8740 0808. www.juliehewett.net also ships internationally, but I don't know how much they charge for this service; I've always had a US friend send these over to me.

I like some of the other items from the line that I'll post about separately, and I also plan to post pictures of the Noir lipsticks applied to my lips.