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Our 9 Best Red Lipsticks

• Red: it’s the original lipstick shade and it’s totally iconic. Dress it up or down, it’s bold and sexy and always looks fabulous. Wear it and you can skip all other makeup—red lipstick speaks for itself. Clean and matte or high-shine and glam, you can’t go wrong. And the color options? Fiery orange-red. Classic blue-red. Ever-so-slightly-pink red. Each subtle shade variation brings a whole different personality to the look. Which fits yours? Check out our best red lipstick shades of 2021 to find out.

• TIPS ON HOW TO WEAR RED LIPSTICK

  Try a classic satin finish: Mattes and glosses might be alluring, but nothing beats a creamy, satin-looking red lip. It's a low-maintenance texture to wear, as it will both cling to lips and moisturize them throughout the day. Try Color Sensational Made for All Lipstick.

  
  

  Going to a party? Opt for long wear lipstick. Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick inks your lips with up to 16 hours of rich, saturated color—no touch ups required—and comes in a ton of red shades.

  
  

  Don't forget lip liner: Lip liner is the key to crisp, clean lips and extra-long staying power. Plus, it keeps color from bleeding.

• STILL UNSURE? START EXPERIMENTING!

  Intimidated by all the options? Dive in headfirst and virtually try on different shades of red lipstick to see what you look and feel best in before you buy it! Virtually try on now!