Since the early 1900s, women around the world have been wearing red lipstick. Whether it is to make a political or fashion statement, it’s bound to remain a staple in a woman’s makeup bag.
From drugstore to high-end, there is the perfect red lipstick out there for everyone.
Here is a list of Gazelle-approved shades and brands that will give your makeup look the boost that it needs:
Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte Lip Colour
Christian Louboutin
$90
This luxurious lippie goes on with full coverage. In just one stroke, it gives an intensely rich color with a soft-touch matte finish. It is formulated with natural oils and seed butters that enhance moisturization for up to four hours and create a protective effect against dryness.
Le Rouge Parfum Scented Matte Lipstick-Flamboyant Red
Kilian
$55
This long-wearing lipstick is made of a lightweight formula that provides color that lasts all day and features a rich texture to smooth and protect delicate lips for a silky feel with no dryness.
Baume à Lèvres Lip Balm-Red Pink
Gucci
$42
This hydrating balm with a wash of color in three shades and one transparent formula, melts on lips with a subtle natural shine. This product is free of sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, and contains less than 1% of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan- and silicone-free.
MatteTrance Lipstick-Blue Red
Pat McGrath Labs
$38
MatteTrance is a richly pigmented lipstick with a creamy, powerful pigment that evokes glamour with every stroke. Each shade is presented in a fashionable, black-lacquered couture case fashioned with a sensual golden lip that’s destined to be a collectible.
Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Color- 99 Pirate
Chanel
$38
Chanel created this new formula that contains concentrated, thin pigments that leave radically intense, long-wearing color with full coverage and a satin finish. It leaves the lips nourished and protected with comfort.
Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil-Dragon Girl
Nars Cosmetics
$27
This lippie instantly coats your lips with a velvet matte finish. Its long-lasting, yet non-drying formula is enriched with special emollients for a creamy texture, while a combination of silicones ensure immaculate color for hours.
Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick-Warm Rust
Smashbox Cosmetics
$24
This liquid matte lipstick is infused with primer oil for a comfortable, moisturized feel. You can create custom lip looks by layering metallics over mattes, or blending multiple shades for an ombré effect.
Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color-Perfect Universal Red
Fenty Beauty
$25
Stunna Lip Paint delivers bold color with long wear in a range of universal shades handpicked by Rihanna, herself. With one stroke of its lip-defining precision wand, Stunna’s weightless, comfortable, soft-matte formula stays free of imperfections all day.
Retro Matte Lipstick-Ruby Woo
MAC Cosmetics
$19
This is the iconic lipstick that made MAC famous. Ruby Woo is the best-selling lipstick shade in the entire world. This long-wearing formula features an intense color in a completely matte finish. It is also fade- and feather-proof.
SuperStay Matte Ink Lip Color-Pioneer
Maybelline
$9
Don’t underestimate this drugstore find! Maybelline’s SuperStay Matte Ink Lip Color features a unique arrow applicator for easy application, and is now available in a range of super vibrant shades.
