7 Stylish Women On The Red Lipsticks That Boost Their Confidence
From matte and pigmented to sheer and glossy formulas, we get seven stylish women to recommend their favourite red lipsticks
Hollywood style icon Elizabeth Taylor once said, “Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.” Indeed, a simple swipe of a lipstick does wonders for one’s confidence.
Our favourite lip colour? The timeless red lip – a look that empowers women of all stripes. Here, seven stylish Singapore women share their favourite shade of red and why these are their go-to lipsticks.
“It imparts a sheer wash of colour that illuminates my complexion. Thanks to its orange tint, it complements my skin tone perfectly. I’m a sucker for glossy finishes and this lipstick works with every (makeup) look and outfit. It’s a major confidence booster.”
“I am obsessed with this shade because it’s so buildable and can take you from casual to glam! It also stays on with very minimal touch-ups. A plus point is that while the bullet applicator is designed to fit perfectly on Rihanna’s cupid’s bow, it actually also fits the shape of my own lips too!”
“A red lipstick is loud, visually-arresting, fiery. Wearing it feels like it instantly gives a sense of strength and liberation. Gucci Beauty’s lipstick features a great formulation that’s super creamy. It glides on easily and doesn’t dry the lips out after prolonged wear. This is the first shade of red that really accentuates my olive skin tone and is suitable for everyday wear!”
“This crayon lippy features a rich pigment and is easy to apply. It provides great coverage as I like to overdraw my lips a little to make them seem fuller. The shade also contains a good amount of blue tones, so it pops against my skin colour. I also love that it doesn’t bleed and is long lasting – perfect for when I’m DJ-ing all night.”
“I love that the NARS Powermatte formula stays put all day no matter what I do, without rubbing off. That alone gives me confidence, knowing I’d still look fresh no matter what I do. This deep shade of red is my favourite simply because I love how it looks on my skin tone. I never fail to get compliments when I use it, too!”
“This lipstick helps me to feel more glammed up instantly even if I’m dressed in something more casual.”
Sahur Saleim, makeup artist and founder of Sahur’s art: Sahur’s Art “Adele” Comfort Matte Liquid Lip
“It’s such a perfect shade of red that it works for all skin tones while making your teeth look super white at the same time.”
Text: Letty Seah/Her World