I love how it isn't quite a true red, the orange somehow makes it more wearable than a stark, in your face, Dita shade. Don't get me wrong, it's just as sexy and fun as red, just a little more...youthful and friendlier. I'm quite comfortable wearing it without winged eyeliner, which I'd probably never do with a true red (a little too McQueen Vs. McGrath, if you catch my drift).
17 Hot Chilli doesn't really looks so appealing in the tube - I'm not sure what made me pick it up, but I'm glad I did! It looks amazing topped with a grapefruit gloss. As for 'lasting fix', I can't really say. I rarely notice how long wearing lipstick is unless it's phenomenal (Barry M 52, I'm looking at you!) but Hot Chilli is so smooth and comfortable to wear, a little top up would hardly be a bother.
Available at Boots for £3.49
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