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The best red lipstick and creating a long lasting red lip

What Makes the Best Red Lipstick? Finding Your Perfect, Timeless Shade

When it comes to finding the best red lipstick, it’s never just about choosing a bold colour, it’s about selecting the right undertone, texture and finish for you. The best red lipstick shades should enliven your complexion, (in some cases even make your teeth appear whiter). Red lipstick is transformative, but only when the hue is perfectly balanced. Whether you’re searching for the best red lipstick for all skin tones, a timeless matte classic or a modern long-lasting formula, understanding the perfect shades unique to you, is key to discovering your perfect red.

How to Choose the Best Red Lipstick for Your Skin Tone and Undertone

Understanding undertones is essential when deciding how to choose the best red lipstick. A blue toned, classic red can be brightening, and often makes teeth appear whiter while suiting fall skin tones. A warm red lipstick, with orange or brick undertones, adds warmth, and looks particularly beautiful on golden or olive complexions. The most flattering red lipstick is one that harmonises with your undertone while creating beautiful contrast against your skin, whether you are looking for the best red lipstick for fair skin, medium skin, deep skin tones or olive skin.

Lisa Eldridge Velveteen Liquid Lipstick in shade Dragon pictured on model

The Secret to a Long-Lasting, Comfortable Red Lipstick with High-Pigment Impact

Texture plays a crucial role, a modern velvet-matte finish should feel plush and dimensional rather than flat, while still delivering full coverage and high impact. If matte isn’t your thing, opt for formulas with a luminous sheen.

How to Apply Red Lipstick for a Sculpted, Long-Lasting Professional Finish

For maximum staying power, start by applying a lip pencil in a matching tone all over the lips to create a base stain. Using a lip brush, apply your red lipstick in thin layers, really working and pressing it into the lips and taking your time, the goal is to create an indelible stain that lasts. Finish by redefining the lip line with pencil to sculpt, emphasise and enhance your natural shape, creating a polished, sculpted lip look with true longevity.