Have you found the perfect red yet?

images: RED Burlesque

Poll posted by BR Natalie

Red lips are iconic.  The Rolling Stones, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, True Blood.  All have used iconic close ups of a red pout to get their message across. 

Like red nails, red lips are also the colour of the Femme Fatale - there's something about a red lipstick that makes women feel bold and daring.  Give the girl the right shade of red lipstick and she can conquer the world.  (Ok we know that quote is about shoes but you get the point!)

Our favourite tidbit about the history of red lipstick comes from the most prudish of prudes - the Victorians.  Lipstick became socially unacceptable for all but ladies of the night, meaning to achieve 'naturally' red lips women would kiss rosy crepe paper, bite their own lips and create tinted lip salves.  Women also secretly traded recipes and made lip rouge with their friends in underground lip rouge societies.  (Hands up who'd be part of that club?!)

Thankfully not only do we live in a time when red lipstick is available - we're also encouraged to rock the look.  Even if the hunt for the perfect red lipstick is almost as elusive as the hunt for the perfect pair of jeans.

Well ever happy to introduce you to a top beauty secret, we're going to be putting your new best friend to the test!

RED Burlesque are a cosmetic company that produces lipstick and lip liners.  And nothing else.  Oh and they're all shades of red!  Described as the 'most diverse, most luscious and sumptuous red lipstick range on the planet'  RED Burlesque lipsticks are inspired by the sexy, teasy, steamy world of Burlesque – 21 shades hand picked by, and named after, 21 of the world’s most renowned Burlesque performers.

All products are 100% allergy tested, fragrance free & enriched with Vitamin E to moisturise your lips. And of course, cruelty-free.

Yes you read that correctly!  We're going to be trialing a company whose mission is to help you find your perfect red - and by help you, we mean, really help you!  RED Burlesque invite all customers to email them a photo and the answers to 3 simple questions and they'll get back to you with recommendations for your perfect shade of red!

So who fancies a spot on this trial team?  Of course you do! Well simply comment below with your;

• Skin tone (warm or cool)
• Complexion (fair, mid, olive, tanned, dark)

*If you are offered, and accept a spot on this trial team, you will be required to email through your photo and answers to the provided questions within 24 hours.  So why not check out RED Burlesque some more and get prepared...just in case!