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The Best Red Lipsticks for All Budgets and Skin Tones💄

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A list dedicated solely to finding your perfect shade of red for all your holiday season soirees!
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For all skin types, budgets, and matte or satin finish

The red lips I swear by that are beautiful on every skin tone, fit all budgets, and finishes, whether you prefer a more matte lip or a glossy, satin finish. 💋

 
Regina Menninger profile picture
one of my favorite lipsticks of all time- this is an AMAZING shade of red if you have cooler undertones to your skin (like I do). I always struggled with finding a red that had just the right balance that made me feel confident in my skin, and I love...
Russian Red M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick - MAC | Ulta Beauty
 
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another MAC fav- this is more of a darker, burnt red. Perfect for cooler tones (I also think could work universally) especially if you don't want a true RED, red, but still want that festive pop to the lips.
Avant Garnet M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick - MAC | Ulta Beauty
 
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I can see why Taylor Swift swears by Pat McGrath. I was hesitant to try this shade, because I thought it would have too light of a finish, but even with it being a lighter red than what I typically am drawn to, I think it's so beautiful. The formula ...
MatteTranceâ„¢ Lipstick - PAT McGRATH LABS | Sephora
 
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I LOVE Essence products! Their ingredients are clean and it's amazing what they create at the price point. I love this red and I wear it to holiday parties every year. Has a beautiful finish and just the right balance of matte with a little bit of sh...
Hot Chili 107 The Slim Stick Lipstick - Essence | Ulta Beauty
 
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MAC's most iconic red lip for a reason- this shade looks beautiful on everyone. Compared to Russian Red (my other fav) this is just a tad warmer, so still perfect for cooler undertones, but just has more of that true POP of brighter red. Again, their...
Ruby Woo M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick - MAC | Ulta Beauty
 
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if you're looking for a true, brighter red lip and more of a satin/shine finish than matte, this Revlon formula is great. It's super hydrating and glides on the lips like butter! Also very pigmented so you don't have to do multiple applications. Amaz...
Wild Saffron Super Lustrous Lipstick - Revlon | Ulta Beauty
 
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another great, affordable Revlon option if you're looking for a more satin finish and leaning more towards a darker, cherry type of red.
Uncut Ruby Super Lustrous Lipstick - Revlon | Ulta Beauty
 
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I LOVE the vinyl ink collection- the best hybrid of a matte but also satin-like finish. I don't even need to put a gloss over these lipsticks (unless you want to of course)! this is a beautiful red that I think is great for warmer and cooler underton...
Wicked Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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the other red shade from this collection that I'm obsessed with. If you're looking for just a little more of a darker, more jewel-tone, gothic romance kind of look, this is such a gorgeous shade.
Royal Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
 
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There's a reason why Lancome is such an iconic brand. I LOVE their lipsticks. They are so pigmented, hydrating, and last alllll day and night. This is my ideal shade of red- still has that holiday pop of red you're looking for and is so timeless, but...
505 Attrape Cœur L'Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick - Lancôme | Ulta Beauty