Super Reds: The Best Red Lipsticks
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Super Reds: The Best Red Lipsticks

Classic red lips for every skin tone

Never underestimate the mood-boosting powers of a good red lipstick. If you are feeling a bit flat or need to inject some minimal glamour, Nathalie Eleni picks some gorgeous reds to super-charge your lockdown look

Super Reds: The Best Red Lipsticks

 

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KIKO Milano

Kiko Milano Metal Liquid Lip Colour in Classic Red

This has a glamorous, dense sheen finish, giving this traditional red lip colour a lovely summery edge.

Great for: Anyone wanting to have fun experimenting with new colours, without breaking the bank.

£6.29, kikomilano.com

Pat McGrath Laps MatteTrance in Elson

Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in Elson

A deep, smoky red with a seamless velvet finish.

Great for: Those confident in the art of red lipstick application.

£35, selfridges.com

Charlotte Tilbury Red Carpet Red

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Red Carpet Red

A red now as iconic as Charlotte herself. A staple in most makeup artist’s make up kit, it works with all skin tones and delivers a powdery, sultry red finish, also beautiful when pressed on the lips for a more natural stain-like finish.

Great for: Those wanting a classic, luxurious red.

£25, harveynichols.com

Ilia in Tango

Ilia Colour Block Lipstick in Tango

A beautiful deep red that is also deeply hydrating. Glides easily onto lips or can be mixed with a balm for a see-through red.

Great for: Those who prefer a creamy finish.

£27, net-a-porter.com

Shiseido Lipstick in Ginza Red

Shiseido Visionairy Gel Lipstick in Ginza Red

A long-lasting, full-coverage lipstick featuring innovative triple gel technology in the most stunning bright, orange-red shade.

Great for: Those wanting weightless finish and without the ‘feel’ of wearing lipstick.

£26, lookfantastic.com

Lipstick Queen

Lipstick Queen Lipstick in Medieval

Sheer and silky, containing nourishing oils, this gives a beautifully sheer finish with a hint of deep red.

Great for: Those new to red who want to be eased in gently.

£22, spacenk.com

Trinny London lip colour in Demon

Trinny London Lip Luxe / Lip Colour in Demon

A bold, beautiful classic red thats in a pot for easy application with fingertips. A little goes a long way.

Great for: Those who want a fuss-free application and like to use their fingers.

£22, trinnylondon.com

Revlon Bombshell lipstick

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Bombshell Red

A deep, pinky red lipstick with a soft, satin finish.

Great for: Anyone looking for a darker red shade with a pink/burgundy undertones.

£5.35, lookfantastic.com

Emolyne Casblanca

Emolyne Cosmetics Lipstick and Liner in Casablanca

For a bold and beautiful orange red with a matching lip liner – both highly pigmented with a smooth velvet texture.

Great for: Those who like to go bold with their lipsticks paired with the precision and volumising effect of a lip liner.

Lipstick £21 and lip liner £13, emolyne.com

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