Ursula (voiced by Pat Carroll) in The Little Mermaid
This scene of Ursula applying lipstick was my favorite moment in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and I spent the rest of my childhood looking forward to the day I was of lipstick-wearing age. I think Ursula is one of he more misunderstood Disney villains; she was just a businesswoman who rendered services, and she applied the red lipstick before making her sales pitch to Ariel. As far as I’m concerned, ARIEL is the real villain of this movie: Ariel was the one reneged on the contract that she signed on her own volition. Boo, Ariel, boo. I’m writing up a bad review of you when I see you on eBay.
Since first watching this scene as a kid, I’ve been waiting for a tube of lipstick that looks just like Ursula’s. Her shade is a universally-flattering cool blue-red with coral tones and a slightly glossy finish to it — the perfect shade for the perfect woman.
Recommended red: L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick in Viva Red
