Since it’s the month of love, we’re focusing on the best red lipstick shades out there. Now is the time to switch from neutral to bold.
Choosing your perfect shade of scarlet can be daunting. There are so many colour variations with different undertones – blue-based, orange-based or coral-based – that it becomes tricky to pick a clear winner.
The key to selecting the right colour is to understand the undertones of your skin. Those with fair skin will benefit from blue-based reds with cooler tones, as these complement your complexion without washing it out. Gold and yellow-toned skin looks best with warmer, orange-based reds, or punchy wine shades. And those with darker complexions, you’re in luck; you can pull off almost all hues.
Mac has always been a bit of an expert at red lipstick and, although its cult favourite Ruby Woo looks amazing on just about every skin tone, it’s the new lip powders that are winning us over. What sets this matte formula apart is the soft blurry effect it creates on the lips – super romantic for your date night planned this Valentine’s.
BEST FOR: all skin tones
BEST FOR: all skin tones
Infused with precious black rose oil, these super luxe lipsticks promise ultra hydration while giving a beautiful sheen on lips.
BEST FOR: fair skin tones
BEST FOR: fair skin tones
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If you’re well acquainted with matte formulas, you know that many can leave your lips dry. However, this intensely deep red crayon from Sisley is formulated with plant-based active ingredients that lock in moisture giving you the rare benefit of getting both nourishment and steadfast pigment in one swipe.
BEST FOR: fair and medium skin tones
BEST FOR: fair and medium skin tones
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Designed with a natural shine, this orange-based satin lipstick glides comfortably on your lips, giving a saturated flush of colour to your pout.
BEST FOR: darker skin tones
BEST FOR: darker skin tones
Ultra rich and luxurious, this extremely matte lipstick offers intense and long-lasting colour that is so comfortable it feels like a second skin. Containing jojoba oil derivatives, this formula won’t dry out your lips. We especially love this deep, pure chili-red shade for a skin-brightening hue.
BEST FOR: medium skin tones
BEST FOR: medium skin tones
Bobbi Brown’s latest lip innovation will last through several cocktails, dinner and even dessert without caking or cracking with a formula that delivers exceptional colour and a luminous, light-reflective glow.
BEST FOR: darker skin tones
BEST FOR: darker skin tones
The crème de la crème of lip gloss, L'Absolu Gloss Lip Cream is a luscious lip shine that ticks all the boxes of the perfect gloss. Offering buildable colour, non-sticky shine and nourishment, this perfect shade of rosy-red will add a sophisticated yet fun touch to your night out.
BEST FOR: fair skin tones
BEST FOR: fair skin tones
If you like your lipstick to match you merlot, you can't go wrong with Smashbox’s seductive Right On Red shade. Ultra-luxe and super pigmented, this hydrating lipstick enriches lips with vitamins while gliding on full-coverage colour.
BEST FOR: all skin tones
BEST FOR: all skin tones
Dior Rouge Ultra Rouge in 999 Ultra Dior 615
The house of Dior does it again, launching a revolutionary lip formula using lip ink unique to Dior. This long-wearing (up to 12 hours) lipstick is available in many shades but our fave is Ultra Dior – a classic neutral red with great icon potential.
BEST FOR: all skin tones
BEST FOR: all skin tones
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This expertly versatile sheer rose-tinted stain can be used on the lips and cheeks, nailing that lip-bitten look and natural-looking flush in one go.
BEST FOR: all skin tones
BEST FOR: all skin tones
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