How To Pick The Perfect Red Lipstick For Your Skin Tone

Flattering reds you’ll love

Alvvina Sayed

Red lipstick has been a symbol of glitz and glamour throughout centuries. Did you know that red lipstick dates back over 5,000 years, when Mesopotamian women crushed gemstones into fine powder and wore this shimmering scarlet hue on their lips? Needless to say, it’s still our favorite.

Red lips have a vivacity that no other lip color can match. It can transform a plain Jane look into a stunning diva with just one stroke. A red pout, whether matte or glossy, never goes out of style. It looks stunning on everyone; plus, it can make you feel oh so powerful!

However, more often than not, finding that one captivating crimson hue which suits you to a T, can be a rather daunting task. Well, we got ya! Below, we've compiled the best red lipsticks for different skin tones to help you make the right choice. Keep scrolling to find the perfect match for you.

If You Have: Fair Skin Tone
We Recommend: MAC Ruby Woo

Bright reds with blue undertones complement lighter skin tones well. Your go-to red lipstick for fair skin has to be M.A.C Ruby Woo, which is a bold and matte cherry red that is the perfect red for you. Because of its matte formulation, you can wear it for hours without touching it up. It also makes your teeth appear whiter, so say cheese to Ruby Woo.
If You Have: Wheatish Skin Tone
We Recommend: Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color

If you are a dusky skinned beauty, you can carry off red lips nonchalantly. Our pick of red lipstick for dusky skin tone will be the Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color which adds a pop of color instantly to your look. It is richly pigmented, feels like a feather on the lips thanks to its lightweight formulation and is a long-lasting opaque shade.
If You Have: Dark Skin Tone
We Recommend: Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick - 558 Marvelous

Darker skin tones look great in deep reds. Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick - 558 Marvelous is our pick for your skin tone. This lip color is bright, bold, and vibrant, as well as highly pigmented, providing intense color with one single swipe. It has a smooth, even finish that lasts up to six hours without fading or flaking and feels luxurious on the lips.
If You Have: Olive Skin Tone
We Recommend: Clinique Pop Reds Lip + Cheek

Ladies with olive and tan skin tones look great with any red lipstick. Our best-seller pick of red lipstick for Indian skin tone which is also mostly olive will be Clinique Pop Reds Lip + Cheek. The weightless, luxurious formula combines a smoothing primer with bold, saturated color. It has a velvet finish and glides on smoothly, leaving your lips moisturized for upto eight hours.

At the end of the day, you need to book the right makeup artist who understands your needs. Take a few makeup trials before narrowing down on one MUA. Carry reference pictures with you when going for trials; this helps the artist get a better understanding of your requirements. “Once you book your makeup artist, make sure you trust them. They are experts who know what they’re doing,” she concludes.

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