10 of the best red lipstick shades ever

Every girl has at least one red lipstick in her makeup collection, if not a hundred. When you finally find the best red lipstick shade for you, it’s constantly carried around in your handbag and worn until there’s nothing left but the bullet. Then it’s time to repurchase.
But it takes time to find that perfect shade. Some suit a bright red lip, while others look great in a dark red lipstick. There are also so many different formulas to choose from, such as cream, a stain or liquid lipstick.
So to help you find the best red lipstick for you, we’ve rounded up 10 of the most popular, best-selling red lipstick shades. These are the ones that beauty lovers can’t get enough of! So have a flick through the gallery below to see which ones made the list…
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1. Australis Velourlips in NY-CEE

I bought this in NY-CEE, which is a classic red. It glides on easily, is very pigmented, dries to a matte finish pretty quickly, and is extremely long-lasting (no touch-ups needed!). -Tiffany128
2. Australis Velourlips in DOO-BAI

I am in love with this shade. It’s definitely not an everyday look, but [when I wear] it on nights out I always get compliments. -Ellejay17
3. Rimmel Provocalips Lip Colour in Kiss Me You Fool

I have ‘Kiss Me You Fool’, which is a really nice orange-based red. Don't smack your lips together after applying the colour, give it a little time to set and then apply the gloss. - swoopinbuzzards
4. Maybelline Colour Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil in Red Essential

Love, love, love this velvet lip pencil! After buying the red one 'Red Essential', I went back the next day and bought four more while they were still on sale! They are extremely pigmented and buttery on the lips. They last all day and there is no need for a lip liner with them. -ElissaG
5. Maybelline Colour Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil in Light it Up

I absolutely love this product! I recently bought it in the shade ‘Light It Up’ to wear for a party - it lasted all night and the colour was brilliant. -SophieJ
6. essence Longlasting Lipstick in 04

I bought 04 ‘On the Catwalk!’ and I'm almost ready to say I have found my signature lipstick. The colour is buildable and sits very comfortably throughout wear. It doesn't wear off patchy either which is definitely a plus! -RedDelicious
7. essence Longlasting Lipstick in 02

The lipstick was smooth in application, didn't smudge and had a really beautiful colour. The only complaint I have is that it did tend to wear off after two-three hours. -EMaddden
8. Rimmel London Provocalips Lip Colour in Play With Fire

I have it in 'Play With Fire', which is a flattering dark brown-red colour on my light olive skin. This is a fantastic and affordable lip colour that is long-wearing, budge-proof and doesn't dry out your lips. -fluffnut
9. Rimmel London Kate Moss Matte Finish Lipstick in 111

I brought this lipstick in the shade #111 which is a classic true matte red shade - one that I think every woman should have in her collection. The formula of this lipstick is creamy and smooth, it glides over my lips with ease without any tugging or difficulty. -aleksandra
10. Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick Red n Chic (010)

A friend recommended I try Rimmel and I just fell in love. I love the vibrant colours and they feel really velvety on my lips. This is all made even better by the price. -Stacie03
bh’s current faves:
- L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche 30th Anniversary Collection in 397 Perfect Red
- M.A.C Cosmetics Lipstick in Lady Danger
- Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Lipstick in Restless
- NARS Audacious Lipstick in Rita ($49, mecca.com.au)
- Ulta 3 Moisturising Lipstick in Molten Madness
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