We've Found the Most Alluring Shades of Red Lipstick for Valentine's Day

If you’ve missed getting yourself ready for a glam night out or a romantic dinner date with the hubby, you won’t miss your time to shine this Valentine’s Day. Just a touch of the perfect red lipstick will add some va-va-voom to your look and focus his attention. Get ready to pucker up in the most alluring shades of red lipstick we could find.

The Sheer Matte Red Lipstick: TyLynn Nguyen in YSL Lipstick — **The Sheer Matte Red:** TyLynn Nguyen wearing Yves Saint Laurent lip colour / @tylynnnguyen

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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Sheer Matte Lipstick in 108 Rouge Devetu, £26.35

The Slim Sheer Matte by YSL is an ultra-pigmented lipstick with buildable coverage, is comfortable with a soft-touch feel on the lips. The signature square bullet enables precise and effortless application even without a lip liner. It’s everything we could want in a matte lipstick.

To find the best red lipstick for you, first consider your skin’s undertone and decide whether it’s warm or cool. As a general rule, you should opt for a red that has the same undertone as you do. – VOGUE

The Fiery Orange-Red Lipstick: Sabina Socol wearing Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte — **The Fiery Orange-Red**: Sabina Socol wearing L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte in #130 / @sabinasocol

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Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte in 130 Not Flirting, £28.50

This rich, creamy lipstick is a vibrant orange-red and sets into a soft matte finish. You’ll achieve stunning results thanks to its full-coverage formula. What we love most about this perfect red is its light texture that feels weightless on the lips. Hyaluronic acid and Pro-Xylane work to condition the skin and keep lips soft and moisturised, making this Lancome lipstick one of the most comfortable and long-wearing options.

The Super-Hydrating Bright Red Lipstick: Makeup Artist Pauline Briscoe — **The Super-Hydrating Bright Red:** Makeup Artist Pauline Briscoe / @paulinebriscoe

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Bobbi Brown Luxe Shine Intense Lipstick in Red Stiletto, £35

For all-day colour that simultaneously nourishes your lips, look no further than Bobbi Brown’s Luxe Lip Colours. This bright blue-red will enhance the natural beauty of your lips with its high shine finish. With skin-enhancing hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, this emollient-rich lipstick glides effortlessly onto lips, softens, and provides long-lasting comfort. We recommend using it after lip pencil for a more defined look.

The Universal Blue-Red Lipstick: Valeria Lipovetsky — **The Universal Blue-Red:** Valeria Lipovetsky demonstrates how to look effortless yet romantic / @leiacollection

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Lisa Eldridge True Velvet Lip Colour in Velvet Ribbon

Lisa Eldridge True Velvet Lip Colour in Velvet Ribbon, £26

If you’re after a vibrant classic red but aren’t sure what to choose, this is the lipstick for you. Velvet Ribbon is a universal, classic neutral/blue-red that makes teeth appear whiter. Its highly pigmented with a creamy formulation, matte with a slight sheen – but not a ‘flat’ matte. Best of all, the colour is long-wearing and non-drying on the lips. According to Eldridge, this is the one classic pillar box red that every woman needs, and we’d agree.