The Greatest Red Lipsticks of All Time

Don’t mess with the rest—these icons are foolproof.

1. GUERLAIN
Glides on like a dream and will stay put for literally 16 hours.
Rouge G Luxurious Velvet in Wine Red, Rs 2,950; Rouge G The Double Mirror Case in Tweed in Paris, Rs1,750

2. Hermès
A powdery-soft and moisturising matte. Also good for fancy vibes.
Rouge Hermès Matte Lipstick in Rouge Bleu, Rs 5,260 approx

3. Elizabeth Arden
Packed with moisture-rich pigments, this lipstick offers a voluptuous mouth in a single swipe.
Beautiful Colour Moisturizing Lipstick in Red Door Red, Rs 2,075

4. Nars cosmetics
The perfect orange-red. Has staying power on your lips (and in your heart).
Powermatte Lip Pigment in Light My Fire, Rs 1,980 approx

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5. L’Oréal PARIS
A lightweight formula that feels like a lip stain but does the job of a foolproof matte lipstick. 
L’Oréal Paris Rouge Signature Matte Liquid Lipstick in Discover, Rs 699

6. M·A·C COSMETICS
Lovely and long-lasting, it has looked universally bad*ss on every one since its debut in 1999.
Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo, Rs 1,750

7. Pat McGrath labs
A perfect blue-red that is named after a supermodel, so basically you’re one too.
MatteTrance Lipstick in Elson, Rs 3,000