My Favorite Red Lipsticks
With Christmas rapidly approaching, I want to discuss some of my favorite red lipsticks that anyone can wear (and afford) this holiday season!
When I first started wearing red lipstick my freshman year of college, it changed my life. It brought out a certain confidence I never knew I had.
As I have mentioned before, I love the beauty and fashion from the 40’s and 50’s. However, I definitely didn’t (and still don’t) have the means to go all out with it. So, wearing red lipstick became my solid connection to those era’s.
As any good beauty lover, I began to hoard red lipsticks. Below is a compilation of some red lipsticks that are Leslie approved! These are for any budget, low or high and are in no particular order.
Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in “Bing”-$21: I have reiterated that I do not like spending money on high end makeup products, however, sometimes I slip up. This is a classic red matte. I have had mine for years (kinda gross, whatever) and it still goes on like a dream!
NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in “Kitten Heels”-$4.90: This is more of a neon red shade. I like how smoothly it goes on and the color is unique to the other red lipsticks on this list.
NYX Matte Lipstick in “Alabama”-$6: “Alabama” is a beautiful deep brick red, perfect for a Fall or winter look! This shade works best with its matching lip liner, so don’t forget to purchase that too!
4. Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in “Creeper”-$7: This lipstick is VERY matte and very red. A perfect choice if you are on a budget and looking for something to give you old Hollywood Vibes.
5. Wet n Wild MegaLast Liquid Catsuit lipstick in “Missy and Fierce”-$5.29: If you don’t want to pay shipping for Colourpop, this shade by Wet n Wild is similar to “Creeper” and is most likely available at your local drug store. I always get compliments when I wear this true blue shade!
6. Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Lip in “Fire Starter”-$4.99: This is very matte and lasts all day. P.S. this is a very similar shade to Smashbox’s “Bing”.
7. Morphe Liquid Lipstick in “Hot Shot”-$10.00: This is a beautiful chili pepper red matte. It is unlike any other red I have seen before!
8. FLOWER Beauty Petal Pout Lip Color in “Wild Azalea”-$8: This lipstick is super creamy and long lasting. The color is a pink toned red and it’s absolutely stunning!
9. Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint in “Uncensored”-$24: The packaging for this lipstick is revolutionary. However, this is my least favorite formula. This is a deep toned red that is on the dryer side so moisturize your lips beforehand and use a lip liner!
10. Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Lip Color in “Dancer” and “Groundbreaker”-$6.69: I saved the best for the last. If you want a lipstick that will absolutely NOT budge, this is it! And, it’s less than $7 at target! “Dancer” is your typical blue red shade and “Groundbreaker” is a brick red shade (I’m wearing it below!). Both are perfect for any holiday parties you might have coming up!
