The Best Red Lipstick

When it comes to makeup, nothing rivals the power of a red lip. A crimson pout will elevate your outfit, up your sex factor, and make a statement all in one swipe. Here are our top picks.

“With light hair and skin that has a little more color in it, you can really get away with a broader range of reds,” says Stiles. “It’s really your personal choice of how dramatic you’re feeling — try orangey hues or ones that are more purple.”

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon ($32, chanel.com). “This bright crimson is one of my favorite formulas at the moment,” she says. “It has the slickness of a gloss but the hold of a lipstick.

                                             

           TAYLOR SWIFT

 Though she may have ditched her long locks, Taylor swift will never part with her red lips. Pair a bright, matte lipstick with blunt bangs and porcelain skin to get her iconic look.

COVERGIRL LipPerfection™ Lipcolor in Hot, $7.50; covergirl.com   

          CHARLIZE THERON

A red lipstick with blue undertones and a rich satin finish, like this moisturizing formula from Dior, is perfect for those with fair skin and light eyes.

Dior Rouge Collection in Rouge Cannage, $34; macys.com

          ANGELINA JOLIE

You may not have Angelina Jolie’s famous pout, but that doesn’t mean you can’t copy her look. Get festive with this classic scarlet shade.
Ilia Lipstick in Wild Child, $26; beautylish.com

             BLAKE LIVELY

This rich red hue complements Blake Lively’s honey highlights, but the deep shade is multi-dimensional and works well with any hair color. Plus, it’s enriched with argan oil.

L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in British Red , $14; soap.com

“People always tell redheads not to wear red, but the way I see it is that you already have a dramatic look, so you might as well just go with it,” Stiles says. Look for corals or orange-reds. “Most redheads have soft pink undertones in their skin, so reds that lean towards the rosy side look really modern and unexpected,” she says.EXPERT PICKShiseido Perfect Rouge in Day Lily ($25, norstrom.com). “This is a true orange-red, plus the creamy formula goes on like silk,” says Stiles.

Because there’s less differentiation between your hair and skin color, bold shades won’t look as shocking,” Stiles explains. Again, she likes a blue-based, true red. “But play with a berry shade if you want to go darker. It can be really gorgeous.”

NARS Matte Velvet Pencil in Cruella ($24, narscosmetics.com). “It’s a wonderful deep scarlet red,” says Stiles. “Plus the chubby crayon gives you a softer line than a traditional lip pencil.”

             KATE BOSWORTH

A favorite shade amongst celebs and makeup artists, NARS’ Heatwave is as iconic as the ladies who sport it.

NARS Lipstick in Heatwave, $26; neimanmarcus.com

“I like a tomato red with yellow undertones. That extra depth adds a little light, so that you don’t just have one flat field of color on your lips,” Stiles advises.Nars Lipstick in Heat Wave ($24, narscosmetics.com). “This is my perennial favorite tomato red,” says Stiles