The Best Red Lipsticks For Your Skin Tone

Use this Guide from Glamour as a tool to finding your perfect red!


If you have Fair Skin:

Coral-y reds look most beautiful on you; they add a shot of color but aren’t overpowering.

1. A true classic Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice, $8.

2. Nice color and SPF YSL Rouge Volupté in No. 16, $34.

3. Looks velvety smoothMaybelline New York Color Sensational Lipstick in Are You Red-dy, $7.50.

If you have Medium Skin:
Anything from true red to pinky-cranberry shades will work well with your golden undertones.

1. Really stays put Rouge Dior Lipstick in Red Premiere, $28.

2. Sheer with a bit of shine CoverGirl TruShine Lipcolor in Valentine Shine, $7.50.

3. Old Hollywood glam Chanel Rouge Allure in Audace, $30.

For Darker Skin

Stick with deep, rich colors like burgundy or warm brick—superbright ones can seem too harsh.

1. Feels creamy and luxeLancôme L’Absolu Rouge in Smoky Rouge, $29.

2. So moisturizing L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Red Rhapsody, $9

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3. Gold-flecked Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick in Ruby Pearl, $20.