5 Red Hot Lipstick Picks
Written by Sarina Rene.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Dinner plans have been made, the perfect playlist has been curated, and you’ve got your outfit, but you’re just missing one thing…the perfect red lip.
With so many different options out there these days, it can be hard to find the perfect red that suits your skin tone and season. Luckily for you, I’ve gone through and tested several different options and picked a list of reds that are universally complimentary.
Red lips are a powerful statement, and for good reason! With this array of lipsticks, all Canadian-owned, you’ll be able to choose the boldest version of yourself. Whether you’re a bullet lipstick fan or want a highly-pigmented liquid lipstick, there’s something for you on this list.
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1. For the Liquid Lipstick Lovers
Vasanti’s Locked In Liquid Lipstick in Lust at First Sight is as sexy as it sounds! This rich red lipstick will last from morning to night without touch-ups and feels featherlight.
2. For a Brighter Red
For those who prefer a brighter red, Cheekbone Beauty’s Sustain Lipstick in Aki is a moisturizing yet highly-pigmented lipstick that complements every skin tone I’ve seen it on—a lipstick equivalent to the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, if you will.
For those who prefer a brighter red, Cheekbone Beauty’s Sustain Lipstick in Aki is a moisturizing yet highly-pigmented lipstick that complements every skin tone I’ve seen it on—a lipstick equivalent to the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, if you will.
3. If a Lip Pencil is Your Go-To
The pen might be mightier than the sword, but Elate’s Lip Stick Pencil in Prim? That slays everything! This lip pencil is fire-engine red and doubles as both a lip liner and lipstick! Worried about feathering or colour settling into fine lines? You shouldn’t be—it’s a moisturizing formula made to enrich your lips!
4. One and Done
Looking for a one-and-done lip look? Try a lip tint! Lise Watier’s Love My Lips Tinted Lip Gel in Frozen Melon gives you a glossy finish to start, and wears throughout the day to a semi-matte tint.
5. The Best Base
Every lip look starts with a great base. 19/99’s Precision Colour Pencil in Voros is a pigmented pencil that will lengthen the wear of any red lip, but also looks great topped with a clear gloss for a simple red lip!