Few makeup products can pull your entire look together like red lipstick.
A quick swipe of red across your lips can make minimal or no makeup look like you spent hours in front of the mirror.
Or, the addition of red lipstick can be the perfect finish to take a full-on makeup look to the next level of glam.
No surprise then that I love red lipstick!💄
It's a main staple for many of my style idols (Marilyn Monroe, Sofia Vergara, etc.)
You don't necessarily have to break the bank to get a gorgeous red kisser.
Some drugstore and more affordable brands are comparable to their higher end counterparts.💸
Here are 5 of my favorite red lipsticks across all price points, with some swatches as well.
L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick in Target Red
308 Target Red was named after the shade of Target's bulls eye logo.
It's a creamy, classic red that last for approximately six hours, and is flattering on all skin tones.
2021 UPDATE: The shade 308 Target Red was discontinued a while ago.
You can still find some online for an absurd amount of money.
Or you could try L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge in 343 Red Fatale, as a close dupe.
2021 UPDATE #2: The line of Infallible Le Rouge was also recently discontinued (Oh, come on, L'Oreal). Red Fatale is still available online on sites like Walmart & CVS.
Or you could try L'Oreal Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in 125 Maison Marais (unless they discontinued it in the time it took me to type this! 😆).
It is in a similar shade and finish to the Target Red Infallible.
Target Red on upper lip, right side.
Check out my tutorial using L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick here
Mirabella Colour Shine Lip Gloss in Reckless
It's a sheerer tint, closer to a gloss, perfect for when you want a hint of red without the commitment to the heaviness of lipstick. The shade leans more towards an orange-red.
With a slight minty flavor and scent, this shiny lip color lasts for about three hours before fading to light red hue.
Check out my full review of Mirabella's Colour Shine here
Revlon ColorStay Overtime Lip Color in Forever Scarlet
A liquid lipstick with two different steps.
Step one is the vibrant scarlet red shade with an easy to use doe foot applicator.
This gives you a saturated lip color, but with a tacky feeling finish.
Step two is a clear gloss on a lip brush that adds a nice shine and takes away the tacky feeling of the lip color.
I have to say, this color stays on for a loooooong time!
All day, even after eating and drinking, it's still there. You may need to reapply the gloss, but that's it!
The swatch on my arm it is still there, and I applied it yesterday!
I tried to wash it off, used makeup remover, took a shower and the color is still there!
Hello, perfect long-lasting color!
Check out one of my makeup tutorials featuring Revlon Colorstay Lipstick here
Maybelline Superstay 24 Lipstick in All Day Cherry 015
This beautiful deep red is my all time favorite shade!
A liquid lipstick that also has two steps.
The lipstick end goes on smooth and effortlessly, it's like painting.
When it first dries it feels a little tight on the lips but...
...As soon as you apply step two, the moisture rich balm, it feels perfect!
It gives lips a polished and sophisticated finish.
I've worn this to weddings, all day conventions, and it does not move! It really does last 24 hours!👄
Avon Extra Lasting Lipstick in Eternal Flame
A traditional lipstick in a traditional red shade.
It has decent staying power, 4-6 hours and once it starts to fade it leaves a pretty "bitten" shade to the lips.
2021 UPDATE: The shade and the line have since been discontinued (you can't rely on anything anymore 😅).
But Avon's FMG Cashmere Lipcream Matte in True Red is a close shade and formula.
Those are my Top 5 Favorite Red Lipsticks (in no particular order 👍)!
Thanks for checking out my favorite reds!
What are some of your favorite red lip colors?
Name drop them in comments so I can try them!😉
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