Red Lipstick: How To Pick The Right One?

In the world of makeup, red lipstick is like a little black dress. It is versatile and irreplaceable. The most important thing is that anyone can wear it, whether it is day or night. It can add exquisite elements to any outfit.

However, looking at the plethora of red lipsticks available on the market can be quite a daunting sight. You don't have to stick to rigid rules when picking a red lipstick for your skin tone, but having some basic guidelines can help you narrow down your choices.

You can make a strong statement with good red lipstick. However, since skin tones and shades vary so widely, finding the right shade takes a bit of trial and error. We're confident that with a little persistence (and lots of swatches), you'll find your favorite red below.

Keep these tips in mind when shopping for the perfect red. Did you find red too light or too dark for your taste? Experiment, try and try different shades of red to see what you feel the best wearing.

Alternatively, you can also create a dark red lighter by applying gold lip gloss to it.

Be aware that the texture of your lipstick (creamy, matte, or glossy) can affect how the shadow appears on your lips. If you're not ready for a bold red lipstick, mix it with a sheer formula or try a lip tint to add color to your look gradually.

Darker skin can handle deeper colors such as deep reds and reds with a blue tint. Choose wines, berries, and brick reds to complement your deeper hue perfectly.

We're fans of Bite Beauty Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon ($ 24) in Red Velvet and Kjaer Weis Lipstick ($ 32) in Adore.

Olive skin is best paired with yellow or orange-red (think: coral and poppy). Fuchsia and any other colder colors will darken your skin tone. Choose Charlotte Tilbury's Hot Lips 2 in Red Hot Susan ($37) or Maybelline Color Sensitive Matte Lipstick in Rich Ruby ($8) for bold shades.

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