Red lipsticks by MAC and more that suit pretty much everyone
Wearing red lipstick is said to make you smile more. Generally speaking, blue-based reds suit dark skin tones, while orange-based reds work well for fair complexions. But with these little beauties you’re laughing because they look hot on pretty much everyone.
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Red lipstick. When you think you’ve found your forever shade and it’s suddenly discontinued, it’s even more devastating than your Tinder soulmate ghosting you. But I want you to go out there and meet other red lippies … OK, I’ll bring them to you. BTW, I’ve made it easy because the ones I’ve hand-picked for you suit pretty much every skin tone.
I’ll never forget my first red lipstick, a cringe-worthy crimson from a $2 shop. Cheap and not-so cheerful, it was concocted from I hate to think what, judging by its putrid formula which dried out my lips. If only nice-price, rose-scented cherry red The Body Shop Colour Crush Lipstick in Tahiti Hibiscus, $21, thebodyshop.com had been available.
Made with moisturising marula oil, it’s a colour and conditioning treatment in one, that’s also vegetarian friendly. But, if it’s a vegan lipstick you’re after, Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Refillable Lipstick in I Still, $58, mecca.com.au is a scarlet with a satin finish.
Time to meet matte: Shiseido Makeup ModernMatte Powder Lipstick in Night Life, $42, mecca.com.auis an opaque orangey red.
While some mattes feel chalky, this one’s velvety. Or there’s best selling MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo, $30, maccosmetics.com.au.
A full-coverage blue-based red, this lippy is about as matte as you can get – so prep your pout with a lip scrub to prevent flaking.
Just not that into matte?Kosas Weightless Lip Colour in Phoenix, $45, mecca.com.auis a warm fiery red hydrating lipstick with ingredients such as mango butter and lanolin to make it glide on and leave lips plumped.
Lastly, full-on red lips are perfect with less-is-more winged eyeliner rather than a smokey eye.Get the look with Rihanna’s beauty brand:Fenty Beauty Lil Fly Stunna Mini Eye + Lip Set, $36, sephora.com.au has a liquid eyeliner and a lip paint in Uncensored, a bold red which, again, looks hot on anyone who’s brave enough to own it.
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