
Code Red (221)
Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single stroke, which covered my lips with even, smooth coverage. The texture was creamy and lightweight, which enabled the lipstick to skate across my lips with ease. The formula is extremely comfortable to wear but does eventually wear down to a more satin finish that has light tackiness (but doesn’t lift the color or create patchiness) that I imagine helps this shade last well for nearly eight hours while still being very hydrating.
Top Dupes
- Buxom Provocateur (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Bite Beauty Gemini (Right) (LE, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Cardinal (LE, $18.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Russian Doll (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- theBalm Vanilly (P, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- YSL Le Rouge (1) (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Retro Red (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Mind Control (LE, $18.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Eden Rouge (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC MAC Red (P, $18.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.05 oz. - $520.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "high levels of pigment" for "cushiony, comfortable, weightless color" that lasts for "six hours." I tried nine shades (there are 28), and they were beautiful across the board. They had rich color coverage in a single stroke, just as promised, and they were creamy and emollient, which made them comfortable and easy to apply on my lips. Over time (about an hour or so), the shine wore down a bit and the consistency felt a little tackier, but most of the shades lasted for six to eight hours and some of the mid-tone and deeper shades made it through a meal adequately. The formula remained comfortable to wear, kept my lips hydrated while worn but they often felt quite good even a few hours later after a shade wore down. There was no discernible scent or taste.
The biggest downside to the product is that each tube contains a mere 0.05 oz., which is absolutely tiny relative to most traditional lipsticks (contrast this with the also-just released ModernMatte lipstick, which is the same price but contains 0.14 oz.).
Browse all of our Shiseido VisionAiry Gel Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Water, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Isododecane, C9-12 Alkane, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Lauroyl Lysine, Jojoba Esters, Silica, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Agar, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Propylene Carbonate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Simethicone, BHT, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985).

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Ginza Red (222)
Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a vibrant, medium orange-red with warm undertones and a creamy finish. The pigmentation was fantastic, while the color applied evenly and smoothly on my lips without dragging. The lipstick had a lightweight, moderately creamy consistency that felt wet going on but had a subtle, setting process where it developed a light tackiness and felt like it adhered better in place but wasn’t clingy. It lasted nicely for six and a half hours, and it kept my lips moisturizing over time.
Top Dupes
- Hourglass Lover (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Burberry Regiment Red (37) (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Future Red (LE, $26.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Showstopper (134) (DC, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Do Not Disturb (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay F-Bomb (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Burberry Military Red (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Fiction (222) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Chanel No. 04 (LE, $37.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Cherry on Top (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.05 oz. - $520.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "high levels of pigment" for "cushiony, comfortable, weightless color" that lasts for "six hours." I tried nine shades (there are 28), and they were beautiful across the board. They had rich color coverage in a single stroke, just as promised, and they were creamy and emollient, which made them comfortable and easy to apply on my lips. Over time (about an hour or so), the shine wore down a bit and the consistency felt a little tackier, but most of the shades lasted for six to eight hours and some of the mid-tone and deeper shades made it through a meal adequately. The formula remained comfortable to wear, kept my lips hydrated while worn but they often felt quite good even a few hours later after a shade wore down. There was no discernible scent or taste.
The biggest downside to the product is that each tube contains a mere 0.05 oz., which is absolutely tiny relative to most traditional lipsticks (contrast this with the also-just released ModernMatte lipstick, which is the same price but contains 0.14 oz.).
Browse all of our Shiseido VisionAiry Gel Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Water, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Isododecane, C9-12 Alkane, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Lauroyl Lysine, Jojoba Esters, Silica, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Agar, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Propylene Carbonate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Simethicone, BHT, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985).

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Shizuka Red (223)
Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick ($26.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, rusty red undertones and a cream finish. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly in a single layer. The consistency was lightly creamy, velvety, and comfortable to apply and to wear. I found that this shade was denser and a bit “heavier” in a way it looked (not felt) compared to other shades. This shade wore beautifully for seven hours on me and was nicely hydrating over time.
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Gallop (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Golshan (P, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Lee (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Olivia (P, $34.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- More dupes -- click to see the full list!
Formula Overview
$26.00/0.05 oz. - $520.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "high levels of pigment" for "cushiony, comfortable, weightless color" that lasts for "six hours." I tried nine shades (there are 28), and they were beautiful across the board. They had rich color coverage in a single stroke, just as promised, and they were creamy and emollient, which made them comfortable and easy to apply on my lips. Over time (about an hour or so), the shine wore down a bit and the consistency felt a little tackier, but most of the shades lasted for six to eight hours and some of the mid-tone and deeper shades made it through a meal adequately. The formula remained comfortable to wear, kept my lips hydrated while worn but they often felt quite good even a few hours later after a shade wore down. There was no discernible scent or taste.
The biggest downside to the product is that each tube contains a mere 0.05 oz., which is absolutely tiny relative to most traditional lipsticks (contrast this with the also-just released ModernMatte lipstick, which is the same price but contains 0.14 oz.).
Browse all of our Shiseido VisionAiry Gel Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Water, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Isododecane, C9-12 Alkane, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Lauroyl Lysine, Jojoba Esters, Silica, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Agar, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Propylene Carbonate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Simethicone, BHT, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985).

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Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Code Red (221) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Ginza Red (222) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido Shizuka Red (223) VisionAiry Gel Lipstick