The Best Red Lipsticks Perfect For Date Night

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by Arianna Chatzidakis |
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Favoured by beauty icons like Marilyn Monroe, makeup artists, industry insiders, and women all around the world, red is arguably the most popular lipstick around.

So, we've compiled a list of our all-time favourite shades that are perfect for date night and flattering for a range of skin tones.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Red Carpet Red, £24

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Some matte formulas can be drying, but not this Charlotte Tilbury one. Featuring ingredients to plump and hydrate your pout, this true red lipstick is perfect for creating a look that screams old Hollywood.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Red Carpet Red, £24 from Charlotte Tilbury

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Ruby Woo, £16.50

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A red lipstick with a blue undertone - like this one from MAC - will help to make your teeth look whiter and brighter. Genius!

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Ruby Woo, £16.50 from MAC Cosmetics

HEMA Longer-Lasting Lipstick in Shade 5

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This intense creamy bus-red colour will look great with a post-holiday tan. And at only £4.25, this lipstick is a real steal.

HEMA Longer-Lasting Lipstick in Shade 5, £4.25 from HEMA.

Tom Ford Lip Colour Lips & Boys Collection in Christiano, £29

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A bright lipstick shade in a sleek clutch-size case? Yes please! Swipe this bold shade over your lips for a pop of colour, and leave the rest of your makeup minimal for a classic, understated look.

Tom Ford Lip Colour Lips & Boys Collection in Christiano, £29 from Tom Ford

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in Shade 1, £5.49

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If a red lipstick has been endorsed by Kate Moss, then it sure is good enough for us. Renowned for pulling off an effortless-looking red lip, Kate created this deep red shade for all of us trying to recreate a similar glam look.

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in Shade 1, £5.49 from Superdrug

Topshop Lipstick in Rio Rio, £8

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A said favourite of fashionista Alexa Chung, Topshop's lipstick in Rio Rio can be worn alone for a chic matte finish, or under a clear gloss for runway-ready sheen.

Topshop Lipstick in Rio Rio, £8 from Topshop

NARS Semi-Matte Lipstick in Jungle Red, £21

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Enriched with vitamin E for maximum hydration (which is needed when attending a date!), the lush matte formula of NARS' lipstick is non-drying and ultra long-wearing. This dark red shade has a sultry velvet finish, too.

NARS Semi-Matte Lipstick in Jungle Red, £21 from Asos

Jane Iredale Puremoist Lipstick in Cindy, £19.95

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After a vegan and wheat free creamy, red lipstick? Meet the Jane Iredale Puremoist one, which we're currently crushing on.

Jane Iredale Puremoist Lipstick in Cindy, £19.95 from Jane Iredale

Axiology Lipstick in Worth, £29

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Suitable for all skintones, this fiery red lipstick has undertones of warm tangerine that will really make your pout pop. Plus, Axiology's products feature all-natural ingredients, like organic avocado and castor oil, and Vitamin E oil. Bonus!

Axiology Lipstick in Worth, £29 from Axiology

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