Team Sassy’s Favourite Lipsticks, Glosses & Tints For The Perfect Red Lip

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to invest in a new red lippie. From kiss-proof lipsticks to naturally flushed glosses, here are our top picks for the perfect red pout!

Ready to paint the town red? Team Sassy has rounded up our all-time favourite red lipsticks, glosses and tints to help perfect your Valentine’s Day glam. From bold, kiss-proof classics to juicy glosses that scream “pucker up”, these reds are sure to become staples in your makeup bag.

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Sephora Cream Lip Stain — Always Red

I got this as a free sample with a Sephora purchase and it’s become my go-to red lippie for its unique formulation which dries like a matte lipstick, yet doesn’t make your lips look like an a**hole! It’s the perfect shade for medium skin with golden undertones. The doe-foot applicator means it’s precise enough to use without lipliner; you just need to clean up the edges before it sets. Does what it says on the tin — stays put after eating, drinking and more!

—Stef, Managing Editor

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e.l.f Glow Reviver Lip Oil — Jam Session

I got turned onto this lip oil because of my sister and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s fairly subtle in colour if you just put on one coat, but it gets more pigmented the more you add on, so you have complete flexibility in how dramatic it looks. It goes on smooth and feels lovely, and gives you a nice glossy shine without any of the stickiness or drying effect of normal lipgloss. I have a fairly dark skin tone with mostly cool undertones so I tend to veer towards darker colours because bright pinks and orange tones don’t look good on me.

—Veena, Editorial Coordinator

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Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick — Miss America

For a red lip, I always reach for this Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-Proof Lipstick. It’s great for pale skin and cool undertones as “Miss America” is more of a deep red (less orangey!). I always wear this with minimal skin makeup and a simple eye — just mascara and eyeliner — or else it’s a bit too much all together. I also dab a bit on my cheeks for blush, but only a pea-sized amount because it is very pigmented! The lipstick lasts a really long time — which means you need to make sure to put it on right the first time, otherwise it’s a nightmare to rub off and redo.

—Megan, Digital Marketing Coordinator

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Tom Ford Gloss Luxe  — Phantôme

I love this high-shine Tom Ford liquid balm. I typically style it with a more elegant black dress or pants for that chic, neat look. I have a more pale skin tone, so darker red shades suit me better.

—Grace, Creative & Social Lead

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Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint — Good Brick

I’m more into natural nude lip looks, but if I do need to spice up my makeup with a red lip I use one from Peripera, a Korean brand. The shade complements my tan skin and cool undertones perfectly. It’s velvety smooth, super light and actually very pigmented. I also like a more soft, powdery matte finish so I typically apply three generous dots of product on my lips and blend it out with a finger! It’s tame but still striking, plus, isn’t the packaging the cutest?

—Jesse, Editor

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Lilybyred Mood Cinema Matte Ending — Brick Buster

I bought this because it was cheap, but it actually ended up being the perfect red lip for me! I have neutral golden undertones with darker lips (and a fair-ish skin tone), and the product doesn’t show up orange at all — even when blotted, which is my preferred style. I also use it as a blush!

—Aida, Designer

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Dior Addict Hydrating Shine Lipstick — Dior 8

I have tried a million red lipsticks in search of a “true red” shade (including cult-classics from M.A.C. and Sephora), and never found one that didn’t appear pink on my extremely pale and freckled skin. Then I tried “Dior 8”. It’s marketed as a bright orangey shade, but on me it shows up as the perfect Madonna-esque ruby red. It’s not very long-lasting, but I have no issue reapplying as the formula is so comfortable and hydrating.

—Anna, Editor

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