A bold red lip is suitable for all occasions, perfect in combination with an all black fit, a winter photoshoot or a cute day out in Paris. Red ribbons, red lipstick, red tights, this season we paint the town RED! There are a variety of reds that you can choose from to compliment your skin tone and outfit. This is where I come to the rescue, check out the top ten list of lipsticks chosen by the public as the best red lipsticks.
Matt vs Glossy
To start of with when choosing a red lip there are two factors that you need to keep in mind, do you want it to have a matt or glossy finish. Now if you are sitting there asking, why exactly does that matter? Here is an explanation. Matt lipsticks are long lasting, you can eat and drink comfortably without having to reapply. However, the one drawback with matt lips is that they tend to dry your lips and applying lip balm counteracts with the long lasting effect. As an alternative you could apply a lip mask half an hour before applying the matt lipstick in order to lock in the moisture. Glossy reds look great in the moment but beware they are not smudge proof and will get on anyone and everything, no friendly kisses!
Hacks, Tips and Trends
Apply Lipliner
Overline only your cupids bow, draw a heart like shape, outline the lower lip and apply your red lipstick on top to get those luscious and plump red lips.
Concealer
Apply concealer on a brush to clean the lines around the mouth to get the perfect red lips. For guidance check out AliAndreeaMakeup Tiktok tutorial.
French Kiss Look
Take a red lipstick apply it to the middle of your lips, use a brush to spread it towards the edges for a faded more natural look. Not too glossy and yet bold. For more details about this technique checkout this article titled, How to Wear Red Lipstick like a French Girl.
Cloudy Red Lips
Start by applying a nude lipstick, then using a brush apply your red lipstick and blur the edges. Finish by covering all of this with a clear gloss. Check out this tutorial by Mango People.
Perfect Red Lips Closeup and Afar
To avoid seeing that drastic difference between the inside of your lips and the red lipstick, try applying a red lip stain before putting on your red lipstick. In her hack Melissa Tovar used the Fenty Beauty Poutsicle in Strawberry Sangria.
Best red Lipstick Shades
Considered the best Red lipstick, the Red Russian is a burgundy red with a deep tone perfect for the winter season. This shade of red was formulated for the iconic Madonna back in the 90s and is still hot today. Madonna wanted a matt red that would not come off for the duration of the performance and so here we have the perfect long lasting, matt lipstick.
In this list you will happen to see many MAC lipsticks simply because they have mastered the art of red lips. Developed in 1999 as part of a retro matt lipstick collection. This is a super matt version of Russian Red. It contains a hint of blue to make your teeth seem whiter. MAC Cosmetics divulges more details about their red lipstick collection on this page.
Although this is listed as a matt lip in reality it has more of a creamy consistency, similar in shade to ruby woo, a great affordable dupe. Perfect for those looking for a red lipstick with a more glossy finish.
Another red lipstick by MAC, only this time it is more of an orange red with a creamy consistency, perfect for the summer. This product by MAC is considered to be one of the if not the best orange red lipstick on the market.
Charlotte Tilbury Red Carpet Red
A medium dark red lipstick with a creamy consistency and matt finish. Perfect for the effortless French girl style lip. Lasting between 4 to 6 hours.
This is Dior’s signature red lipstick, the cult classic, a neutral red that works on a lot of different skin tones and is arguably the best red lipstick for fair skin. Christian Dior’s lucky number was actually 9 hence its name 999. The lipstick dates back to 1953 and was worn by models on the runway, the shade 999 is a tribute to both shades 9 and 99. Worn by stars like Grace Kelly this is a must try.
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Colour, shade uncensored
The Fenty Stunna in shade uncensored is a liquid lip with a matt finish. It does not transfer as much as other lipstick products and thus has a long lasting wear. This product applies thickly on the lips and was popularised by the stunning Rihanna. For a better understanding as to how the shade looks on different women check out this article by Cosmopolitan.
This is a stunning holiday red liquid lipstick. This lipstick lasts throughout the day with little to no transfer so you can go wild.
Besame Red Lipstick in shade Victory Red
The Besame product is a revived vintage red lipstick shade perfect for the old Hollywood glam look. This red lip has a sentimental history behind it, made during from World War 2 by Elizabeth Arden, the president at the time requested that she create a red that would match the details on women’s military uniform. A bold colour for a courageous women.
Armani Lip Power Matt in shade 400
A long lasting, balmy lipstick with a satin finish. Inspired by the exact shade of the most perfect red rose producing the ideal bold red lip.
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