The Best Red Lipsticks According to Our Survey

A deep red lipstick is a must-have in every make up bag. It adds elegance to any outfit, making it perfect for travel. These are our top red lipstick picks that our readers love!

The Best Red Lipsticks

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Red lipstick and makeup are a great choice if you want to look fabulous for special occasions at home or abroad. You want something durable and long-lasting. Not a lipstick with blood red lips that will fade away after you finish dinner.

We have all your needs covered, whether you need a lipstick, pencil, gloss, matte or lip tint. These are the most loved and highly rated products that TFG readers love.

Best Matte Red Lipstick:

• Maybelline SuperStay ink crayon lipstick

This lip crayon makes it easy to apply dark red lipsticks.

This matte Maybelline lipstick is a favorite of ours, as well as its 8-hour lasting power. One shared, “I bought a Maybelline super stick ink crayon in Own your Empire. I love it!” It was very affordable and it lasts a long time. Another person explained that “nothing stays on like this”

• Stila Stay All Day Liquid Matte Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick

Stila’s matte red lipstick is bold and long-lasting. It can be worn continuously for 12 hours. Easy to apply with a doe foot application wand, the lightweight formula is light. It is rich in vitamin E and avocado oil and promises to soften and hydrate lips without rubbing off or bleeding.

It is loved by many of our readers. One shares the sentiment, “Stila beso is another greatie!” while another adds, “Stila stay all night in fiery!”

• MAC Red Matte Lipstick Ruby Woo

These MAC lipsticks, which are beloved by many, are the most pigment-rich products we have ever seen. This is a matte, vivid, and blue-red lipstick from the MAC Retro collection. It has excellent staying power, and a smooth, no-shine finish. You can also get it in a mini size that is perfect for carrying on luggage!

One reader says she loves hers and that MAC lipstick red in ruby woo is perfect for a matte finish.

• MAC Retro Red Matte Liquid Lipstick

MAC offers a matte-finish liquid lipstick that shines as an alternative to red lipsticks. Feels so Grand is a modern twist on a classic texture. The stunning shades can be applied with the included wand that has a heart-shaped shape. It lasts up to eight hours and has true, even color.

• Bite Beauty Cayennel Lipstick Rouge

This red lip stain, which is perfect for carrying on your adventures with TFG everywhere! This red apple lipstick comes in a classic, vivid red shade and is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free!

One reader shared that Bite Beauty is the only brand she buys for its sparkly red lipstick. Red is known for having high levels of lead and natural brands are also guilty.

• NARS Velvet Dark Red Matte Lipstick

Red lipsticks from NARS combine the ease of a pencil and the application of lipstick in a jumbo-sized crayon design. Its seamless color and non-drying formula will last for a whole day, whether you’re out sightseeing or at work. This lipstick is versatile. You can use it as a pencil to line your lips or as a full-coverage lip color. It is praised by readers as “the most flattering berry lipstick”

• Kylie Cosmetics Red Velvet Lipstick

The Kylie Cosmetics crimson lipstick kit is your secret weapon for creating the perfect makeup look with red lipstick. The lip kit includes a matte lipstick with high-intensity pigment and a matching ultra-long-wearing lip liner. It has a creamy texture that glides across the lips.

One reader said, “I love Kylie cosmetics. They stay on for years and have great colors.”

• Fenty Beauty Red Lipstick by Rihanna

This 12-hour-lasting, weightless and matte red liquid lipstick was voted a reader’s favorite. It comes in one stunning shade, making it the perfect red lipstick for all skin types. It is easy to apply thanks to its lip-defining wand. Fenty products are cruelty-free, which is why readers love them.

• Yves Saint Laurent Classic Red Lipstick

This Yves Saint Laurent Rouge red lipstick is made with 65% oils. It provides a pop in color, smoothness, and wearability all day. This berry shade can be worn from day to evening. Your lips will appear healthier and more hydrated after four weeks of use. The mango scent adds a fresh, tropical touch. Our readers love it and agree that it smells great!

• Givenchy Le Rouge #307 Dark Red Matte Lipstick

This matte lipstick is high-end and deep in red. It has a long-lasting color that’s high impact. For a luxurious, high-quality finish, the lipstick is protected in a genuine leather sleeve. This russian red lipstick is loved by readers, despite its high price. One shared, “The first time that I bought Givenchy lipstick, I was shocked at the $38 I spent on it. It was a great lipstick and I loved it. Instead of having several $10 lipsticks sitting in my drawer, I had one I wore every day. It’s worth the investment if you love it and are willing to wear it.”

• Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Matte

Urban Decay’s super-creamy, red lipstick promises long-lasting color and a striking look. F Bomb is our favorite, but this brand also offers a variety of more classic and unusual shades.

Cool red lipstick also contains nourishing ingredients, such as. To soften the lips, you can use aloe vera and jojoba oils, as well as avocado and babassu oil. Vitamin C and vitamin E are also good for your skin.

• Guerlain Rouge Brilliant Red Lipstick

Another favorite is this Guerlain lipstick in a rich, red vampire lipstick. This intense, long-lasting color is perfect for everyday wear. This lip color can be used in conjunction with a case that is also sold separately. It is refillable and allows you to create a customized option for your makeup bag.

These shades of red lipsticks are loved by our readers. We love the wide variety of cases. One reader says, “It was an amazing experience at Galeries Lafayette finding my perfect shade of red. The batik case was the perfect choice. I love the lipstick and it’s a great souvenir.” Another reader agrees that Guerlain is luxurious.

• Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Shiny Red Lipstick

This Chanel vibrant red lipstick is known for its quality and luxe nature. It has full coverage and a satin finish. It protects your lips with lasting comfort and leaves them soft.

• Chanel Rouge Ultra Hydrating Red Wine Lipstick

This Chanel Red Lipstick, another luxury product, is deep wine red in color. It contains jojoba, mimosa butters and sunflower wax for long-lasting, glowing results.

This popular red lipstick is a favorite of readers. One reader said, “I treat myself with Chanel.” It’s a little luxury item, not too expensive, but it’s fun to be able Chanel-inspired.