Red is the most iconic of lip colors, especially for holiday season, for those party nights. Going for a bold red lipstick requires prep and precise application – here’s what you need in your kit to guarantee it.
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Best Classic Red
Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick - 劉嘉玲 Carina's Love
Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick - 劉嘉玲 Carina's Love
Best Matte Lip
Christian Louboutin Beauty Velvet Matte Lip Colour - Diva
Christian Louboutin Beauty Velvet Matte Lip Colour - Diva
Best for Dark Skin Tones
Pat McGrath Labs Luxetrance Lipstick - Mcgrath Muse
Pat McGrath Labs Luxetrance Lipstick - Mcgrath Muse
Best for Olive Skin Tones
NARS Audacious Lipstick - Shirley
NARS Audacious Lipstick - Shirley
Best Lip Gloss
Burberry Beauty Burberry Kisses Gloss - Military Red No.109
Burberry Beauty Burberry Kisses Gloss - Military Red No.109
Best for Fair Skin Tones
Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick - My Icon Is
Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick - My Icon Is
Best Organic Lipstick
RMS Beauty Lip2cheek - Beloved
Best Lip Balm
By Terry Baume De Rose Nutri-couleur - Cherry Bomb
Best Lip Pencil
TOM FORD BEAUTY Lip Sculptor - Dominate 13