Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL
Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL

Victory Red Special Edition Set - SHIPPING APRIL

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Regular price $40.00
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Indulge in Gabriela's vision of unparalleled pigmentation and quality as we bring you a color inspired by the 1940’s. A deep, brilliant red and blue base. Proven to stand the test of time, this classic color has been revived for everything from cars to clothing, but nowhere more authentically than this well-researched shade. Made locally with the highest quality ingredients.
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Please note new batch will ship in April. Products ordered along with Victory Red will ship together in April.

"I remember the day vividly when I set out to create the Victory Red Lipstick. As the founder of Bésame Cosmetics, my passion for history and timeless beauty inspired me to capture the essence of an era in one powerful, elegant shade. This lipstick is a tribute to the courageous women of the 1940s, who donned red lips as a symbol of strength and resilience during wartime.

Rationing and lower production during the early 40’s made finding an original tube to duplicate the shade a treasure hunt that lasted for 6 long years. 

Victory Red isn’t just another lipstick; it’s a piece of history that you can carry with you. The deep, vivid red is meticulously matched to the original Victory Red worn by women serving in the U.S. military during World War II. When you glide this rich hue across your lips, you’re not just applying color—you’re embracing a story of bravery and grace.

Every detail of Victory Red was carefully considered. From the luxurious, vintage-inspired gold packaging to the creamy, long-wearing formula, I put my heart and soul into ensuring it offers both beauty and comfort. The lipstick is enriched with nourishing ingredients to keep your lips hydrated and soft, making it a perfect blend of historical elegance and modern luxury.

Creating Victory Red was a journey of passion for me. I wanted to honor the past while empowering women today to feel confident and unstoppable. I invite you to experience the magic and legacy of Victory Red and join me in celebrating the timeless beauty that transcends generations.

With love and dedication,

Gabriela Hernandez"
Founder, Bésame Cosmetics

 

Our latest Victory Red Set includes a 1941 Victory Red Lipstick and new 1940's Replica Victory Pin. The pin is enameled blue with red and white details spelling “V” in morse code. A beautiful and unique silver plated replica of a true World War II pin! Packaged in a specially designed gift box to commemorate this edition.

Pin: 55mm wide and 18mm tall
Lipstick: 75mm tall and 20mm in diameter

All sales are final on limited edition products. Limit of 3 per product per customer. Promotional and pro codes are not valid on this product. 

Our application guide is modeled after a two step process created in the 1940s by movie industry make-up artists. It has been used for decades on actresses to give them perfect camera ready lips that last throughout a long day of filming. To maximize the wear of your Bésame lipstick, please exercise the following simple steps:

1. Prepare Lips:

Ensure your lips are clean and free of dryness. Hydrate lips with a small amount of your favorite balm and let set for a minute. Blot excess balm and apply a touch of foundation to the edges of your lips. This will lock in the lipstick’s color and extend its wear. Draw in the natural edge of your lips with the Bésame lipstick’s tip sharp point. This will keep the lipstick from bleeding out of the edges of the lip line. Do not overdraw your lip line since this may create an artificial look.

2. Apply Bésame Lip Color:

Using the flat side of your Bésame lipstick, starting at the highest point of the lips directly under the nostrils. Fill in with color, working towards the corner of the lips on one side, then from the center out to the other corner. Apply one coat of color filling in the top and bottom of your lips. If you go outside the lip line, use your finger or a cotton swab to correct it and then blend the area with a bit of your foundation. Press your lips together lightly to distribute the color. For a stronger finish, apply a final coat in the center of the lip. Lastly, use a tissue to gently blot the lips to seal in the color. Blot twice. Add one final coat with one more blot to finish. With the help of CLASSIC COLOR by Bésame, you can now show off and enjoy your beautiful, full lips all day long.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Ozokerite Wax, Octyldodecanol, Kaolin, Squalane, Microcrystalline Wax, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Cetyl Palmitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Vanillin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin
May Contain +/- Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492) FD&C Red 7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850:1) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) D&C Red No. 6 Barium Lake (CI 15850:2) D&C Red 27 Lake (CI 45410) FD&C Yellow No 5 Aluminum Lake (CI 19140)


A donation is made from the sales of this product to Hope for the Warriors to help our Veterans in need.

About the Color

A highly pigmented and saturated red. Denser, brighter, deeper and a bit darker than Bésame Red. Ideal for all skin tones. A semi-matte finish with one coat full coverage. The highest natural pigment content for a smooth, indelible, feather-proof finish. Enriched with squalane, and vitamin C.

Why We Made It

During the war, the American military commissioned the first “Victory Red” lipstick to women in uniform. The clear, strong tone looked vibrant when worn with the standard-issue, olive-drab jacket and skirt. The caps worn by women in the armed forces often featured a brilliant red braid trim detail, and “Victory Red” also accentuated this band. A color meant to inspire positivity and hope with the line, “Beauty as Duty”. The name of this shade references the Allied Victory in World War II. We painstakingly researched this red, based upon our collection of historical samples and lots of comparative study. Our “Victory Red” is an faithful color-match to the original from 1941 and we hope it inspires positivity and strength in you when you wear it.

All our lipsticks are true replicas of lipstick shades from the past. Gabriela searches through actual vintage makeup to pick out particular colors that speak to her and truly represent the years they were produced. Using only the safest and best ingredients we make long lasting lipsticks to give you the classic glamour of any era. Encased in a red and gold lipstick bullet inspired by the tubes of the 1940s, these treasures will look lovely when applied, eliciting many compliments. With our classic lipstick shape designed for form and function, used by many lipsticks in the 1930s and 1940s, you can apply with ease. Use the sharp tips to line lips and the blunt sides to fill in color. Blot once or twice with tissue for long lasting wear. Get ready to be admired...