My Top Red Lipsticks

As both a makeup artist and beauty blogger, I feel like I’ve tried hundreds of red shades at this point and have narrowed these down to my favorite shades and formulas!

For reference, I have a fair to light skin tone and warm peach undertones. I prefer red lipsticks with a brick or berry undertone.

For formulas, I prefer lipsticks that have a lightweight feel, with a lot of pigment in one swipe. Here are my favorites.

Nars Soft Matte Tinted Lip Balm

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Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick

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Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick

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Nars Matte Lip Pencil

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MAC Matte Lipstick

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My Top Red Lipsticks

As both a makeup artist and beauty blogger, I feel like I’ve tried hundreds of red shades at this point and have narrowed these down to my favorite shades and formulas!

For reference, I have a fair to light skin tone and warm peach undertones. I prefer red lipsticks with a brick or berry undertone.

For formulas, I prefer lipsticks that have a lightweight feel, with a lot of pigment in one swipe. Here are my favorites.

Nars Soft Matte Tinted Lip Balm

I debated including this in my favorite reds, because it’s such a muted brick. But I think this is the perfect soft red tone for someone who wants to add color to their complexion without it being a bold red.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick

Absolutely one of my favorite lipstick formulas of all time! For red lipsticks, I prefer a more matte finish.

Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick

The Sephora Collection lip stains are so comfortable to wear, have a natural finish, and work really well with other lip formulas.

Nars Matte Lip Pencil

Nars Dragon Girl is the lip I wear when I need a bright summer shade. It’s a berry based red, which is flattering on a variety of skin tones. It’s also very long wearing.

MAC Matte Lipstick

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