For me, red lipstick is such a classic and ‘go well’ with any style accessory. Whether its matte, satin or gloss, red works wonderfully with any of these products.
I only started wearing classic red lipsticks in my mid-twenties as I never found one that suited me. Now I have reached thirty, I know which retro lipsticks I love after a lot of searching. I like to switch them up whenever I feel like I want a change.
Whenever I think of classic red lipsticks, people who come to mind for me has to be Marilyn Monroe, Rhianna, Gwen Stefani and Tim Curry.
Check out the post to see which classic reds made it on my list..
Choosing these 5 red lipsticks was so easy for me as I only tend to use these particular ones.
The Best Red Lipsticks
MAC – ‘Russian Red’ Matte Lipstick
‘Russian Red’ has a creamy rich formula with a high colour payoff. It has an intense blueish red colour with a no-shine matte finish. I have used and absolutely loved this lipstick for a few years now.
I love how effortlessly this makes anyone look really glam. It is soft enough to use and reapplying is easy as it doesn’t flake or feel horrible.
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Colour in ‘Uncensored’
Stunna Lip paints have a long-lasting matte pigment so when you wear it, it feels very light on your lips. Uncensored is a perfectly universal red so its suitable for any skin tone.
Applying this has to be the easiest one I’ve ever used. The applicator fits the shape of the lips perfectly, so you can apply this the way you want it every time.
Pop Beauty Permanent Pout Liquid Lipstick in ‘Red Velvet’
These are beautifully velvet liquid lipsticks. Red Velvet is a luscious deep red and applies very easily.
Its long-wearing lipstick with an intense colour payoff. I am not sure if they make this any more but I do like it.
Haus Laboratories Le Monster Matte Lip Crayon in ‘1950‘
These are a full-coverage cream to matte lip crayons. this one was made so all you need is to simply apply one layer and that’s you done!
1950 is a warm, pure red that is inspired by the 1950s! This has to be one of my favourite products from Haus Laboratories.
Antipodes Healthy Lipsticks in Forest Berry Red
A wild warm based true red which is inspired by bright berries on which new Zealand songbirds feast. This is called a healthy lipstick because its ingredients are all safe and natural.
Not only are this lipstick intense and moisturising but they are also natural and vegetarian friendly !!
So these are my favourite classic red lipsticks, I hope you like my choices.
I would love to know what your favourite red lipsticks are, tell me in the comments your must-haves?
Until next time
Mel x
I love a bold red lipstick! My go to is MAC Brave Red – it’s such a strong red colour and is really creamy 🙂 x
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I just now realized that I haven’t done red lips in forever! I usually do red when I’m out for the night and I haven’t been anything for a year hahaha I love browns and blush colour lipsticks. You’ve inspired me to do a red lip soon! The MAC one looks sexy. Thanks for sharing x
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I love red lipsticks but unfortunately I haven’t found a brand yet that doesn’t make me react badly. I normally end up with puffy lips and itchy skin.
I love a good, classic red! It’s perfect for every season. I’d never heard of many of these before. The Maybelline ‘Kate moss’ red is perfect, but I won’t buy another one since I’ve gone cruelty free, so I might check out these as a replacement!
Cool post! Red lipsticks are always my favorite. Thank you for sharing your review of these lipsticks. Would like to try the Fenty one.
How have I not tried ANY of these!? That Fenty lipstick looks soooo interesting, thanks for sharing
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A lovely post – I love wearing a red lip! You can’t beat Russian Red by Mac and Cruella by Nars is also a fave of mine xx
I don’t really have a red lipsticks as i usually prefer different tones, but have one of the Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip in purple and it’s one of my absolute favourites! I want to give a try to the MAC one and the Antipode! Thanks for sharing x
Nothing completes a look like red lipstick! It is my absolute favourite. I can’t wait for the day I can dress and put on some red lipstick for a night out.
Thanks for sharing your picks! I am definitely going to check them out!
Great post! I tried red lipstick once but didn’t think it looked good on me, maybe I should try again given there are some pretty looking colours in your post!
I love a good red lipstick. I’m bookmarking this to fever back to 💕
They are great! Thanks
I don’t own a single red lipstick, but I really want one so I’ll definitely take your recommendations into consideration! I’ve been wanting to try the Fenty Beauty lip paints so I may go for that one!
I love a good red lipstick. Russian Red is great, one of my favourites. I also like Kylie Cosmetics Mary Jo shade but just not so much her matte formula. Great post!
xoxo Olivia
I rarely do a red lip but I love your suggestions! Thanks for sharing!
Really loved reading this post! So interesting to see, which red lipsticks you have as your favourites. Mine is a red liquid lip from The Balm 🙂
xoxo Annaleid
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I do love a red lipstick, I would love to own a MAC one! x
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These are some absolutely gorgeous shades! I never wear red lipstick as I don’t think I could pull it off but these shades are amazing!!
Tash – A Girl with a View
I love red lipstick! It just does something to your mood and lights up your face.