How to find the perfect red lipstick
There’s nothing quite like a bright, bold lip to take your look from casual to smart or from day to night so quickly and easily, and red is the ultimate classic lip colour. However, many avoid it for fear of looking too “done-up” or because they believe it doesn’t suit them. So, today, we’re going to prove to you that anyone can rock red. We’ve got one for every skin colour and every budget – all you need to do is find an outfit to match!
Fair skin
If you’ve got fair skin, you’ll know just how difficult it can be to find a shade that isn’t too bright or too dark. Orange-reds and deep, dark reds are the hardest to pull off for your skin tone, so steer towards true red – that’s the hue with a dash of blue, which perfectly complements your colouring (particularly if you have lighter-coloured hair) and even makes your teeth appear whiter.
Best budget buy: Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Moss in Muse Red, $13.95
Best luxury buy: MAC Ruby Woo, $36
Medium skin
You’re in luck – almost any shade of red will look great on you. That being said, reds with blue undertones can tend to look pinkish on medium and olive skin. Orange-reds, deep reds and dark reds (think a nice glass of pinot noir) are your best bets, but really, you can’t go wrong.
Best budget buy: NYX Turnt Up Lipstick in Burlesque, $12.95
Best luxury buy: NARS Trans Siberian, $40
Dark skin
Darker-skinned ladies can get away with extra-bright shades as well as deeper reds – think a classic red, blood-red, or even purpley-red to bring out your skin’s gorgeous undertones. If you find a bright red too contrasting, simply line your lips with a darker coloured pencil to deepen the red of the lipstick.
Best budget buy: NATIO Rush, $14.95
Best luxury buy: Stila Stay All Day Matte'ificent Lipstick, $31
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