20 Celebrity-Approved Red Lipsticks to Wear This Holiday Season and Beyond
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The striking red lip has an undeniable allure. When done correctly, a simple swipe of the best red lipstick has the ability to transform any look for an unmatched confidence boost. “One of the first things I learned when I started doing makeup is that red is a power color,” says makeup artist Vincent Oquendo. “I think there’s some thing about a red lipstick that just makes a persons make up look finished and polished.” But like many products in our ever-evolving beauty marketplace, there are new shades to discover daily.
Whether it’s a matte or glossy finish, a bright apple hue or a rich wine shade, we’re certain your lip will take center stage. On deciding which shade is right for you, the pros say it takes trial and error, though many recommend keeping your undertones in mind. “There are no rules, you just need to try out colors that you are drawn to. You will know when you have got it right!” says celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee.
While you may assume a crimson color is best left for the red carpet or a glamorous beauty moment, there are ways to sport a red lip during the day, too. Think: sheer pigments and blurred finishes for a healthy, sexy pout (as described by pro makeup artist Romy Soleimani). Save the precision for nighttime wear!
So, in our search for the best red lip, who better to take inspiration from than Hollywood’s trendsetters? Read on to discover the lipsticks spotted on some of our favorite celebrities.
Keira Knightley
Chanel makeup artist Kate Lee says a few red lipsticks are always on rotation when she works with Keira Knightley. “A few of my all-time favorites are Chanel Rouge Allure in Pirate. It’s a classic that suits almost everyone. [Also,] I also love Rouge Allure Velvet in Rouge Charnel—a classic rose red.”
For day though, “I would opt for softer, more moist formulations. My favorite at the moment is Chanel Rouge Coco Baume in In Love which is a bright diaphanous orange red that can be used in a very casual way.” Daytime to dinner might warrant Rouge Allure L’Extrait in 858, which she describes as “a beautiful classic blue red, tons of pigment but not drying.”
Lily Collins
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“For this makeup look for Lily, we wanted it to be French girl chic. So we pared down everything else and opted for this gorgeous shade of red from Lancôme,” explains Oquendo. “We kept everything else and Demure. Lily was doing press in New York City for Emily in Paris.”
Lupita Nyong’o
