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23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You'll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine's Day

Even with the ever-changing trends in beauty, there’s one thing that never gets old—a good red lip. This Valentine’s Day, whether you're into a classic cream finish or fresh metallic version, start here to find your perfect match.
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
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By Nykia Spradley · Updated October 26, 2020
01
Buxom Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick in Rouge Red
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $22 Buy Here
02
Colour Pop Ultra Matte Lip in Creeper
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Colourpop $6 Buy Here
03
Burberry Liquid Lip Velvet in Military Red
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $34 Buy Here
04
Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Cayenne
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $36 Buy Here
05
Huda Beauty Liquid Matte in Heartbreaker
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $20 Buy Here
06
Lancome Le Metallique Metallic Lip Lacquer in Rouge Magma
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $22 Buy Here
07
Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Adora
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $21 Buy Here
08
Christian Louboutin Loubilaque Lip Lacquer in Rouge Louboutin
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $85 Buy Here
09
The Lip Bar Liquid Matte in Bawse Lady
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Target $13 Buy Here
10
Morphe Liquid Lipstick in Hot Shot
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Morphe $13 Buy Here
11
NU Evolution Lipstick in Nolita
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Aurora Beauty $30 Buy Here
12
NARS Velvet Lip Glide in Deviant
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at NARS $26 Buy Here
13
NYX Turnt Up Lipstick in Wine & Dine
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Target $6 Buy Here
14
Smith & Cult The Shining Lip Lacquer in The Warning
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Saks Fifth Avenue $22 Buy Here
15
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Rubino
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $24 Buy Here
16
The Body Shop Lip & Cheek Stain in Deep Berry
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at The Body Shop $16 Buy Here
17
Spela Matte Liquid Lip in Jet Set
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Spela Cosmetics $18 Buy Here
18
Tom Ford Lip & Boys Lip Color in Dominic
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $36 Buy Here
19
Trestique Matte Color & Shiny Balm Lip Crayon in Chile Red
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $28 Buy Here
20
Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick in Tryst
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $18 Buy Here
21
Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Sarafine
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $20 Buy Here
22
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Art Stick in Sunset Orange
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Sephora $28 Buy Here
23
Wander Beauty Love Lock Hydrating Lip Gel in Parisian Red
23 Perfect Red Lipsticks You’ll Want to Wear Beyond Valentine’s Day
available at Wander Beauty $24 Buy Here
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