Red lips: choose the perfect shade

Choose the perfect red lipstick for you

Do you think red lipstick doesn't suit you? You are very wrong. We have investigated thoroughly and it turns out that there is a shade of red for every woman. Of course, choosing well will depend on your skin tone. Ready to discover yours? Red lips will put you in a good mood, we assure you.

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Pale skin

If you have skin as fair as Emma Stone, a red-orange lipstick will look great on you, as it will complement the "paleness" of your face. Of course, if you already bet on a red lipstick, we recommend that the rest of the makeup be more discreet.

Oranged Red

Here is your ideal shade, orange-red. Its long-lasting formula offers a very intense color and a completely matte finish.

Retro Matte Lipstick (Dangerous shade) by MAC ,, € 19.50

Pale skin

But orange-red isn't the only option you can bet on. Look how good Jessica Chastain's red lipstick looks fuchsia. Do you dare to wear it?

Red or pink?

You will love this lipstick. Offers medium coverage and glides on easily for full, flawless lips. And the color … just like Jessica Chastain wears!

Cream lip color (shade Scarlet Fever) by H&M, € 9.99

White skin

Forget dark and sad colors, bright reds are most flattering for girls with fair skin and a warm undertone like Taylor Swift. They highlight the skin like no other color tone.

Vivid red lips

We have found a shade very similar to what Taylor Swift wears. Also, this bar is wonderful. Its formula contains a mixture of emollients, conditioners and antioxidants and vitamin E.

Max Factor Color Elixir Lipstick (Ruby Tuesday shade), € 6.27

White skin

You can even go for a red with a matte finish. In general, matte lipsticks have a much more intense and marked color than gloss and offer much greater coverage. If you have white skin, such defined lips will look great on you, whether your undertone is warm or cold. Do you already know what the undertone of your skin is? Knowing it will help you choose the makeup that best suits you.

A perfect matte red

With hyaluronic acid to achieve perfect (red) lips for 24 hours. A very intense, highly pigmented color that does not fade.

Infallible 24h (shade 506) by L'Oréal Paris, € 9.90

Beige or golden skin

If you have beige or golden skin with a cold undertone, like Jessica Biel, choose a less intense red color, between orange and cherry.

With primer

With this lipstick with built-in primer, which smooths the surface of the lips for a greater and easier application, you will not regret it. And the color will look great on you.

Astor Perfect Stay Fabulous (shade 403), € 12.55

Beige or golden skin

If your skin is golden with a warm undertone like Penelope Cruz's, a gloss in a cherry red tone will look great.

Zara lipstick

Yes, my friend, Zara also sells lipstick and this specific lipstick will suit you very well if you have beige skin, like Penelope Cruz.

Zara Jumbo Jet (shade J03), € 7.95

Olive skin

If your skin is medium-toned with a cool undertone (if you sunbathe sometimes you burn but, in general, you tan), crimson will look great on you. Word from Adriana Lima! It is a vivid purple red color, which will enhance your natural tan.

Crimson hue

You will look super pretty with this tone. The lipstick is enriched with precious oils for a creamy feel and long-lasting hydration.

Color Sensational (shade Red Revolution) by Maybelline, € 4.95

Olive skin

Vermilion red will be your best ally if your skin tone is intermediate with a warm undertone, like Olivia Wilde's. It is an orange-red hue, but with intense saturation.

Vermilion red

Forget touch-ups with this permanent matte lipstick. It's so light that you won't even notice you're wearing it.

Rouge Signature (shade 115) by L'Oréal Paris, € 13.95

Dark or black skin

Do you have dark skin with a cool undertone like Zoë Kravitz? Then go for the wine red hue. It is a super elegant color and suitable for any occasion.

Does not dry out the lips

We have found for you a shade almost the same as what Zoë wears. This lipstick from Nyx glides on easily and stays dry without feeling dry.

Matte Lipstick (Siren shade), € 8.90

Dark or black skin

Girls with dark skin with a warm undertone, like Beyoncé, are VERY lucky. They can wear any shade of the color red! From the brightest used on fair skin, to the most intense on medium skin.

Dark red

This dark red will suit you as well as Beyoncé and you will also love it, because it does not dry out the lips thanks to being formulated with oils, such as rosehip.

Color Riche Matte (shade 430) by L'Oréal Paris, € 8.20

With a red lipstick you will get a sophisticated and super chic look. It is a classic that never goes out of style and will look good with everything. Do you think it would not suit you? You couldn't be more wrong! There is a perfect color for each type of skin, we assure you. And the best of all? That with a suitable red lipstick you can put on makeup (well) in less than 15 minutes. Choose the shade that best suits you and learn how to wear it.

How to use red lipstick?

Matte or gloss? It depends on … your lips! If you have very thin lips, get a gloss, as it will give you much more volume and voluptuousness. And if your lips are thick, you can opt for a matte lipstick.
Do you want your lips to look thicker? Then outline the lips with a pencil of the same color as the red lipstick and then fill them in with the lipstick. This will also ensure that the color remains intact for much longer.
Be careful with harmony. Yes, red lips are very pretty, but they condition the rest of the makeup. If you already bet on striking lips, forget about the smokey eye. It will be better if you apply a nude eyeshadow and a light layer of mascara.
Chapped lips? Over the years the lips are cracking. So to wear a flawless red, it is better to opt for the lighter tones. Dark colors will make you look older and accentuate cracks.
Choose well. When it comes to makeup, forget about trying the lipstick on the back of your hand before. It's a mistake! Keep in mind that the color of the skin on your hand is not the same as that of your face.
Previous care. Before using a red lipstick, prepare your lips well. It is essential that you exfoliate and hydrate them before applying the cosmetic.