Re: Fav Lip stick---red
It really depends on your skin tone. I have three or four different ones I like from MAC:
Mystic, Retro, Del Rio, Russian Red, Brick-o-La ... and there are more, but I can't remember then off hand. :(
Mystic is more dark, but it looks good on brown skin. Retro is really nice and bright (not yucky bright, don't worry). Del Rio is a bit more brownish red.
Just try out different shades and see how you like it.
For Elizabeth Arden, I have Cocoa #12, but it's a bit pricey ... but worth it.