The beauty equivalent of a little black dress is red lipstick. That is to say that there is definitely a red shade that flatters any skin tone. The bold and striking colour is also a quick and effective way to quickly pull your makeup together and add heaps of confidence to your CNY makeup look.
Red lipstick doesn’t have to be intimidating; there are plenty of wearable ways to rock this bold look. If you’re new to wearing red, start with a lip tint and layer on as much colour as you’re comfortable with.
From blue-toned reds that make your teeth look pearly white, orange-based hues that add warmth, here are the best red lipsticks, tints and glosses that flatter Asian skintones to feel confident in all year round, beyond Chinese New Year.
Infused with grape juice and aloe vera extracts to ensure that lips stay hydrated, Silkygirl’s water-based lip tint provides weightless, long-wearing coverage and imparts a plumping effect.
Silkygirl MLBB Lip Tint in Scarlet
$5.40 $7.97 32% off
Viral C-beauty brand Catkin’s lipstick offers a long-lasting, waterproof matte finish that is comfortable due to the addition of nourishing jojoba oil, olive oil and vitamin E. The pretty packaging is inspired by Chinese traditional paintings and can serve as a conversation starter.
Catkin Rouge Lipstick in Cr130 Red Plum
$20.49 $22.90 11% off
For a mask-proof red lip option, tap on this Maybelline liquid lip. It offers a matte finish with up to 16-hour wear time and has a pointed doe foot applicator for precise application.
Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Lipstick in #220 Ambitious
$11.45 $18.07 37% off
Easily create that soft Korean blurred blotted lip look with this L’Oreal soft matte liquid lipstick. Apply a little in the centre of your lips and diffuse the edges with your fingers or a lip brush.
L’Oreal Paris Chiffon Signature Airy Velvet Soft-Matte Lip Color Liquid Lipstick in 129 I Lead
$11.93 $24.12 51% off
With a hit of orange, this bright red lip from Peripera can be dual-purposed on the cheeks to create a stained blush effect. The whipped formula also contains vitamin E to nourish your pout.
Revlon’s Fire and Ice has a coral tint to it, making it more wearable for those who find a pure red too intense to pull off. The creamy lippie also contains vitamin E and avocado oil to moisturise your pucker.
Fancy a glassy red pout instead? The Uoma Beauty lip gloss provides a high shine look without being sticky while having lychee fruit extract to protect lips from environmental damage.
Uoma Beauty Boss Gloss Pure Colour Lip Gloss in Class
$32.50
We can’t do a list of red lips to wear without mentioning the classic Mac lipstick in Ruby Woo. The blue-toned red lipstick offers a matte, long-wearing and fade-proof finish of up to eight hours.
Because red lips are so striking, the lines need to be clean and crisp or it will look very odd. As such, the Nars jumbo lip crayon which is both a lip liner and lipstick will help any novices create the statement pout without fear.
An iconic red lip from a luxury fashion label, this Dior iteration is available in various finishes (velvet, matte, metallic and satin). The formula is enriched with red peony and pomegranate flower extracts to provide 16 hours of comfort.
Dior Rouge Dior Couture Finish Refillable Lipstick in 999
$60
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