Red Lipstick Recommendations

MAC Russian Red and Ruby Woo

• Universally flattering blue-toned reds.
• Pros: High color payoff, flattering on various skin tones.
• Cons: MAC lipsticks are not cruelty-free and can be drying.

Fenty Stunna Uncensored and Sephora Cream Lip Stain in Always Red

• Pros: Matte, long-wear, non-drying formulas.
• Cons: Higher price point, but considered worth it for the quality.

NARS Dragon Girl and MAC Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella

• Pros: Known for their bold, vibrant colors.
• Cons: May be too bright for some people, may not be suitable for all skin tones.

Dior 999, Lisa Eldridge Velvet Cinnabar, and YSL Rouge Pur Couture

• Pros: High-end brands with luxurious textures.
• Cons: Dior might be an expensive investment, but there are good dupes available in more affordable brands.

Revlon Fire and Ice, Rimmel's Fire and Ice, and Sephora Lipstories in A Little Magic

• Pros: Affordable options that offer vibrant color.
• Cons: May not have the same longevity or luxurious feel as high-end brands.

Colourpop Lippie Stix in Trust Me

• Perfect cool-toned red.
• Pros: Matte, non-drying, long-wearing formula.
• Cons: Known for discontinuing products, so availability may be an issue.

Other Recommendations

• Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso, Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Colour in Ruby, Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Gash, and more

User Experiences and Compliments on Red Lipstick

• Users share their experiences of feeling powerful and confident in red lipstick, despite trends favoring nudes and pinks.
• Some express how red lipstick can be high-maintenance, while others find ways to incorporate bold colors into their makeup routine.
• Compliments like "You're so articulate for a ____," "You have such an exotic look," and "You're pretty for a dark skin girl" are discussed as backhanded compliments with racist implications.
• Sharing experiences of being surprised by others' comments on intelligence, appearance, or ethnicity.