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    10 of the best red lipstick shades ever

    26 Mar 2016 10:00 AM | Posted by
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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    bh’s current faves:

    red lipstick favourites

    1. L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche 30th Anniversary Collection in 397 Perfect Red
    2. M.A.C Cosmetics Lipstick in Lady Danger
    3. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Lipstick in Restless
    4. NARS Audacious Lipstick in Rita ($49, mecca.com.au)
    5. Ulta 3 Moisturising Lipstick in Molten Madness


    Did your favourite red lippy make the list? Are you an orangey-red or a dark red kind of girl?

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    Rimmel London Provocalips Lip Colour
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    L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick - Colour Riche 30th Anniversary Collection
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    Sandmal 17 May 2016 10:09 AM
    These gorgeous shades are just!!!! I have all the shades from the Australis range. And love the Rimmel red shades.
    Shop A Everyday 15 May 2016 7:19 PM
    Some lovely shades of red lippies
    Wendy1965 15 May 2016 1:04 PM
    I love red lipsticks but they never look anygood on me.
    Petal 10 Jul 2016 6:14 PM
    I think that anyone can wear red lipstick once they work out which undertone looks best on them i.e. warm or cool undertone.
    Trish_D 14 Aug 2016 6:22 PM
    We will agree to disagree on this, Petal.
    sootyblack_14 16 Apr 2016 2:55 PM
    Love a red lip, not fussed on the brand.....
    Shop A Everyday 10 Apr 2016 12:31 AM
    OOh some gorgeous shades here
    Ebodinar 9 Apr 2016 8:13 PM
    I can't go past my MAC Ruby Woo. Best red ever!
    eeeeee866 8 Apr 2016 4:05 PM
    want to try the australis ones out!
    Elefante 7 Apr 2016 11:23 AM
    Since starting invisalign it has been so difficult wearing lipstick :(
    jasmin478 6 Apr 2016 8:56 AM
    OMG! Rimmel Kate lipstick in 111 is the best red lipstick i have tried I absolutely LOVE it!
    clearcrystalwater 5 Apr 2016 7:30 PM
    I've just purchased an Estee Lauder product with a Gift With Purchase (always a fun thing!!) and it comes with a bright red! I don't usually wear reds but I'll have a go and see how it looks. Might be interesting!!
    darasparkle 5 Apr 2016 10:52 AM
    Love velou lips! I'll have to try this colour next :D
    Sydneyswans910 3 Apr 2016 2:19 PM
    I rarely wear red lip as it's so strong, I love lip crayons though!
    Shop A Everyday 3 Apr 2016 12:50 AM
    You don't realise how many shades of red they are do you!!
    annieleex 30 Mar 2016 1:14 PM
    I love the Rimmel Kate Moss range!
    sunjeanie 30 Mar 2016 9:44 AM
    These are all great brands. I'm not too into bold lip colours myself, but I do appreciate them! :P
    skitzkitty 29 Mar 2016 10:52 PM
    I don't do lipstick, but I LOVE the Revlon Just Bitten balm stain in Gothic - it lasts for days!! Sadly I think this may be discontinued in Australia - yet another of my HG's gone :(
    Chicklet 29 Mar 2016 9:26 PM
    I'm yet to find a red that remotely suits me.
    Trish_D 14 Aug 2016 6:23 PM
    Chicklet, you've made my day!! Thank you.
    josella432 29 Mar 2016 7:19 PM
    I have the Australis in Ny-cee, both the Provacalips and the very last Rimmel shown. Question is, what am I going to wear tomorrow? I can't decide!!
    Simonja 29 Mar 2016 4:02 PM
    So many lipstick brands I wasn't even aware of. What an educational Site this BH is for me. Fantastic!
    jaslouisee 29 Mar 2016 3:20 PM
    I always use an Avon lippie when I want to wear red lips somewhere. Definitely the best, in my opinion.
    Evanescencessy 29 Mar 2016 3:11 PM
    I've converted to a red lippie person! I used to love pinks but now corals and reds are my fave to wear. I'm really keen to try the Rimmel Kate Moss collection and the Maybelline lip pencils look cute as!
    preciousia 29 Mar 2016 2:21 PM
    great recommendations that are affordable. Thanks bh!
    MelissaFay89 29 Mar 2016 11:35 AM
    Gorgeous! I love a good red lippie
    Pink Hornet 29 Mar 2016 10:50 AM
    As my avatar suggests, I love rocking a red lip.

    Mac are always reliable, YSL #1 le rouge pur couture is a recent love and Nars lip pencil in Cruella is my most recent purchase.

    The Maybelline Drama lip pencil and Kate Moss reds from Rimmel are ranges I will definitely look into.
    stackcats 29 Mar 2016 10:12 AM
    I love bold red shades!
    Marina_87 29 Mar 2016 7:46 AM
    I love a red lip, but i tend to wear it only on special occasions
    Ktktkt 29 Mar 2016 2:35 AM
    I love the Rimmel Kate Moss lippies!
    Petal 28 Mar 2016 11:52 PM
    I wear blue-based reds, raspberry, crimson, burgundy etc.
    Temporary Princess 28 Mar 2016 7:59 PM
    I have most of the lipsticks mentioned! The one that I do love is the L'Oreal matte lipstick in Bloody Mary.
    Nas007 28 Mar 2016 3:26 PM
    I'm definetly a dark red lippy fan as I'm olive and have dark hair I find the brighter reds don't suit me.
    Arty Girl 28 Mar 2016 3:09 PM
    Yes !!! Both my favourite Rimmel Provocalips Red Lipsticks made the list. I wear "Kiss Me You Fool" more often.
    PrettyPrincess 28 Mar 2016 11:29 AM
    I don't really wear red lipstick, I don't think it really suits my colouring
    misfortune8 27 Mar 2016 11:25 PM
    Well whadya know, I own lippies in ALL of these ranges. My faves are the Australis Velourlips & the Rimmel Provocalips. As much as I love a bold eye, a red lip is also one of my basic go-tos..
    josella432 29 Mar 2016 7:17 PM
    Same! Although I find the Provocalips a little more comfortable to wear.
    StayC 27 Mar 2016 8:59 PM
    Not a red lippy girl personally, lipstick bleeds on me especially on the outer edges of my upper lip as the natural line isn't that well defined. I do own several red lipsticks but I just don't wear them.
    Jlgaddes 27 Mar 2016 6:31 PM
    Love a good red lipstick.......I do like the sound of those lip pencils.
    maggieball 27 Mar 2016 6:17 PM
    I’m a little in love with Burt’s Bees lip crayon in Redwood Forest - it’s just the right red for me, but some of the lipsticks featured here look like they’d be good to try.
    duality 27 Mar 2016 5:12 PM
    Clinique Intense Chubby stick reds are great, I also have the Kate Rimmel but the best reds are Bourgois, they make killer reds!
    Rose_P 27 Mar 2016 4:22 PM
    I'm not really into red. I've never been able to find a red to suit me.
    Beautybabe140194 27 Mar 2016 4:19 PM
    Mine did not make the list. I tend to go for orange/reds. My favourite lipstick at the moment is LA Sunset by Smashbox.
    jewl 27 Mar 2016 7:29 AM
    Rimmel has such amazing colours. It is missing my fave chanel lippie in red
    Stensen 26 Mar 2016 11:55 PM
    The Provocalips by Rimmel looks really similar to Chanel Rouge double Intensite. Must check ito ut!
    imalittleteapot 26 Mar 2016 10:57 PM
    Red lips scare me. I tend to opt for lipsticks that lean more towards a deep pink.
    Heidi Purrs 26 Mar 2016 9:55 PM
    I definitely love the deeper red (as opposed to the orange-red colours) and I love some of the creamy crayon lip colours by Designer Brands.
    Rabi 26 Mar 2016 9:14 PM
    I haven't used red lipstick in a while. i usually go for more pink or hot pink colors. i should try australis as i know its cheap. andi think its worth a try
    Ellelily 26 Mar 2016 9:08 PM
    I dont go for the red lips look. I just have a nice Nude that works for me. I also remember that my Mum never would go anywhere with out her red lippy.. She never used it around the house, but even to the local shops she always wore red.
    Cheapohippo 26 Mar 2016 8:48 PM
    I think red lips are so sexy. Unfortunately, I think my skin tone suits more softer colours. Bright red just doesn't suit me.

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