Red lipstick and Valentine's Day go together like the Fourth of July and fireworks. It's a day that calls for a little romance, a dash of glamour and definitely some fun, so you really can't go wrong with a crimson lip. To help you figure out exactly what kind of red lipstick is right for you, we asked makeup artists to celebs like Lizzo, Bella Hadid and Reese Witherspoon about their go-to formulas (as well as tips for making them kiss-proof) just in time for the big day.
Here are 21 of our favorite red lipsticks, some iconic enough to recognize by the shade name and others that are definitely worth getting to know. From a sustainable find that's petite enough to fit into your smallest clutch to a drugstore option that has the seal of approval from the makeup artist to Catherine Zeta-Jones, these formulas aren't only easy to use, but can stay on all day (and night) long.
Kosas Weightless Lip Color in Electra ($28; sephora.com)
Clean beauty products have a bad reputation for weak color payoff and a lack of fun shades, but Electra has earned snaps from Allan Avendaño, the go-to makeup artist for Vanessa Hudgens and Joey King. "What I love about this red with blue undertones is that it really is flattering on all skin tones," he says. "It has a semi-matte finish and is super hydrating, so your lips stay kissable all night. Your lips feel good, and so does your conscience, because it is vegan and cruelty-free."
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Bite Beauty Outburst Longwear Lip Stain in Sangria Slush ($24; sephora.com)
"Bite Beauty Outburst Longwear Lipstain is hydrating, long-wearing, lightweight and waterproof," Avendaño says of the shade Sangria Slush. "You can apply the vegan and cruelty-free stain generously for a bold rich hue, or you can swipe it on your lips and use your finger to dab away some of the color."
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Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Wrath ($19; sephora.com)
"It's so comfortable that you might even forget you're wearing it," says Avendaño. Try the shade Wrath or 69 to add a much-needed pop of color to your Valentine's Day makeup. If you love the vegan-friendly formula of this lipstick, then consider adding the shade Ex-Girlfriend, one of Avendaño's favorite lipstick hues to your date night makeup rotation.
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Lime Crime Plushies in Cherry Soda ($20; ulta.com)
If you're a newbie to red lipsticks, find comfort in this smudge-proof option, says Cher's makeup artist, Kristee Liu, who calls it "a red for anyone who doesn't wear red often. The coverage is sheer, like a lip gloss, but buildable. It enhances your lip color instead of covering it up. Plus, it smells delicious, and it lasts all day."
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Proud Flesh Matte Liquid Lipcolor in Brazen ($20; ulta.com)
This formula is so light weight that you'll forget you're even wearing it while you stare into the eyes of your valentine. After you apply the lipstick in Brazen, let it sit for about 60 seconds. It'll be smudge resistant all night long. Pro tip: "Red lipstick (or any lip color) will not look as good when you have chapped lips," says Liu. Be sure to exfoliate your lips, prep with a lip balm for 10 minutes and blot before you swipe on lipstick. (We like the Fresh Sugar Lip Polish Exfoliater. $24; sephora.com)
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Pixi Matte Last Liquid Lip in Real Red ($14; target.com)
Rosehip oil keeps your lips feeling well-moisturized, despite the matte finish of this drugstore find. Plus, it will not budge. "If you are a kisser or a hugger, this is for you," Liu says. "You won't have to worry about your lipstick coming off on someone's cheeks or shirts."
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