10 Iconic Red Lipsticks and How to Wear Them
Sporting bold red lip is a timeless and classic look that can be worn for almost anything. The right shade of red can really elevate your look and pull together your makeup look into that chic, fashionable, and timeless sexy look. But with so many red lipstick shades out there, picking the right one for you is difficult. If you want that classic beauty look, check out my recommendations for iconic red lipsticks below!
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
The mother of all iconic red lipsticks has got to be this one by MAC. Ruby Woo has to come at the top of the list if you’re looking for that classic red lip. High pigmentation, long wearing, matte finish, and classic blue undertone bright red lip shade. Add a swipe of this on your lips if you eat that Hollywood red carpet kind of iconic red lip, and this formula will also ensure it lasts all night on your lips without any discomfort!
Colourpop Lippie Stix in Bossy
Colourpop Lippie Stix are comfortable, pigmented, and long lasting for an affordable price tag. Chock full of nourishing ingredients such as vitamin E, mango, avocado, and shea butter for a skin loving formula. The classic red shade of this Lippie Stix is sure to make you feel like a boss lady with it on your lips. Wear with some simple winged liner or with a dramatic smoky eyes, this shade will go all the way with you.
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint
Designed to be a universal red that perfectly suits all skin colours. The liquid is designed to dry down matte, weightless, and long-lasting. With a unique wand, the shaped doe foot applicator will give you all the precision in getting the perfect lip shape. Definitely for those who love a matte finish in the form of a liquid lipstick, give this one a try! Also you don’t have to worry about picking a good shade because this is guaranteed to look good on all. We are huge fans of Rihanna’s cosmetics line and this is definitely one of our favourite iconic red lipsticks.
Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick in shade 1
Kate Moss’ classic red lip look has obviously made it to her lipstick collection with Rimmel London. The shade 1 is a beautiful red that is infused with black diamond complex which guarantees high shine and reflectivity. The affordable drugstore price still guarantees amazing colour payoff and a comfortable formula that sits smoothly on your lips.
Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Crème in Oh Miley
This buttery and vibrant lipstick formula comes in a beautiful classic bright red shade Oh Miley. Targeting moisturising long wear with the extreme colour payoff, Marc Jacobs has brought you this in the perfect shade of red. This bright red with a cool undertone will work perfectly on those with a cooler skin undertone. Pick this one up if you have dry lips, or if you are not a fan of matte finishes. Who said Marc Jacobs was only known for his fashion lines? This is one of our top picks for iconic red lipsticks from his beauty line!
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Red Carpet Red
Yet another iconic red lip that is made for the red carpet. Charlotte Tilbury’s Red Card Red matte lipstick is luxurious and smooth, and sure to give you those lips that look like velvet when applied. Suitable for all skin types, this iconic red is also long lasting and infused with orchid extracts that are sure to keep your lips hydrated.
NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Kitten Heels
A drugstore liquid cream matte lipstick out there in that iconic bright red shade. This cream lipstick formula is said to lie on and set into a matte finish. Comfortable to wear all day long, and lasts throughout the day, these liquid cream lipsticks are for the busy girls out there. Just swipe on for that beautiful red lip and there’s no need to worry about it for the rest of the day.
Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl
In this lip pencil product, Nars has combined the convenience of a lipstick with a lip pencil in a jumbo crayon design. The fun jumbo pencil design of this product makes it easy to throw in your bag, and a fun alternative to any other lipstick. The formula is creamy, pigmented, and definitely spot on with that iconic red shade. For that timeless red lipstick Hollywood red carpet look, this is one to go for as well.
Lancôme L’Absolu Lacquer Lipstick in Be Happy
This high shine lacquer lipstick is for those who love a glossy vinyl looking lip finish. The lightweight formula is able to give you all the shine with none of the weight and stickiness. With intense colour and high shine, this shade is sure to give you cherry pie lips.
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipsticks in Pleasure Me Red
A slightly darker shade of red for those who love a slightly more vampire red without the brightness. This Maybelline shade in Pleasure Me Red is the perfect one out there. Pigmentation, creaminess, and hydrating, this drugstore option has it all. A clean winged liner is a bold red lip’s best friend. with the bright statement shade on your lips, go for a easy minimalist simple look on the eyes to balance it out, keeping the focus on your lips.
Which of these iconic red lipsticks are you going to try? Let us know in the comments below!
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