Best Celeb-Approved Red Lipsticks for Your Skin Tone
Beth Wischnia
Beth Wischnia
You can typically find this Texan writing, trying on a new lipstick, gabbing with her identical twin sister or volunteering at the local animal shelter. She finds inspiration from rosé, beauty products, Tex-Mex and cats.
There’s almost nothing as classic as red lipstick . The right shade is universally flattering and pairs well with any outfit, whether it's casual or glam. To help choose the right red for your skin tone, look to these celebs for inspo. (Photo via Europa Press/Getty)
Porcelain Skin Tone: Makeup artist Pati Dubroff dolled up Kate Bosworth at the 2017 Met Gala with a candy-apple red. The bright, blue undertones in this shade pair well with her creamy complexion. (Photo via Jackson Lee/Getty)
Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Color ($28) in Foreplay
Fair Skin Tone: Pro Daniel Martin swiped an orange-red on Elisabeth Moss at Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. It's a flattering shade that's a modern spin on a timeless red, thanks to those coral tones. (Photo via Bravo/Getty)
Warm Beige Skin Tone: Makeup magician Kristofer Buckle applied a raspberry-red color on Kelly Ripa at the 2017 Oscars. Its bold, matte look pairs well with her golden complexion and light locks. (Photo via JB Lacroix/Getty)
Kristofer Buckle Cashmere Slip Longwear Lipstick ($33) in Dare
Ivory Skin Tone: Makeup pro Lisa Storey adorned Miranda Kerr in a brick red at the 2017 Met Gala. The contrast between the vivid color and her dark hair is striking. (Photo via Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty)
Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Color ($28) in Temptation
Almond Skin Tone: Makeup artist Jamie Greenberg chose a coral-red hue on Tracee Ellis Ross at the 2017 Golden Globes. The sunny color provides a gorgeous pop against her warm skin color and it makes her teeth look dazzling white. (Photo via Steve Granitz/Getty)
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Lip Paint ($10) in DIY Red and Orange Envy
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Beth Wischnia
You can typically find this Texan writing, trying on a new lipstick, gabbing with her identical twin sister or volunteering at the local animal shelter. She finds inspiration from rosé, beauty products, Tex-Mex and cats.