Celebrity Makeup Artist Hung Vanngo Has Created the Perfect Red Lipstick

Though the palettes are almost (almost!) too pretty to use, we Allure editors managed to put them—and several of the line’s other standout products—to the test.

I Tried It

My complexion is so fair that some brands don’t make a foundation that’s light enough for me. I say this not to complain, but to give some context as to why I’m a little bit suspicious of any product that promises to flatter everyone. But as soon as I swiped on Hung Vanngo Creamy Matte Lipstick in Vanngo Red, my fears went away: Just as Vanngo had told me, there was something about the balance of orange and blue undertones that just worked—both for myself and my fellow Allure editors who tried it.

In terms of the finish, “creamy matte” is a perfect descriptor: The formula has some sheen, but it isn’t glossy. The texture is fluffy and lightweight, so much so that I might’ve forgotten I was wearing it… if not for the kind compliments I received from colleagues and strangers alike.

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Sarah Han, commerce editor

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“I’ve quickly fallen in love with Hung Vanngo’s palette in Rebellious Red & Pink, which has a curation of pinks, rose golds, burgundies, and browns. They blend, pack, and layer onto my eyelids like a dream without any fallout, and with the help of an angled brush, double as eyeliner (I’m wearing the burgundy shade!) for a romantic but very wearable vibe. If I’m in a rush, my go-to is sweeping the lightest shimmery shade on my inner corners to brighten and look more awake.”

Briana Rengifo, designer

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“I’m a big eyeliner person: I usually use either a liquid liner or, when I want a diffused look, a black eye shadow. I tried the Longwear Eyeliner in Soften the Edge, which is a dark brown. I traced it along my top and bottom lids, then went in with a brush to gently diffuse it to make a smoky liner look.

Since it set quickly, I had to work fast to blend the edges. Even after doing that, the overall color stayed rich and bright, which usually isn’t the case with my other pencil liners.

I did notice it faded a bit more quickly when I had cream eye shadow underneath, so I would set my liner with a shadow next time I use both. But without the eye shadow, it lasted all day, and came off easily with an oil cleanser when I was ready to remove it.”

Where to Buy

The full Hung Vanngo lineup—Color Story Eyeshadow Palettes ($49), Longwear Eyeliner ($24), Soft Velvet Kohl Eyeliner ($22), Creamy Matte Lipstick ($29), Accentuating Longwear Lip Liner ($24), Very Beautiful Velvet Blush ($32), and Soft Blurring Bronzer ($38)—will be available in-store and online at Sephora and hungvanngobeauty.com beginning September 8.

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