10 of the best red lipsticks
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As Gwyneth Paltrow once said, "Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick." Guaranteed to transform your look from boring to bold in one easy swipe, it's no wonder the crimson lip never goes out of style. But hunting for the perfect red can be an arduous task, so we've done the hard work for you, and tracked down 10 iconic shades the Stylist team swear by...
10 iconic red lipsticks
This cult pillar box red contains Pro-Xylane® to replenish the lips, and is ultra-hydrating.
Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge, £21, lancome.co.uk
10 iconic red lipsticks
Created to commemorate the Russian ballet's 100 year anniversary, this is a sheer but sumptuous scarlett shade.
3 Custom Color Lipstick in Ballet Russe, £14, cultbeauty.co.uk
10 iconic red lipsticks
Worried about finding the right red for your skin tone? Private Red changes shade depending on the wearer.
DuWop Private Red, £18, cultbeauty.co.uk
10 iconic red lipsticks
Channel old Hollywood glamour with this matte, highly pigmented shade from cult favourites Illamasqua. After hours of use, this lipstick won't budge - making it perfect for the party season.
Illamasqua Lipstick in Box, £15, cultbeauty.co.uk
10 iconic red lipsticks
Red lipstick is an iconic look for Kate Moss, so naturally her collection for Rimmel would include this seductive shade.
Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish Lipstick, £5.49, superdrug.com
10 iconic red lipsticks
A unanimous office vote in the Stylist office declared this the lipstick of choice for a night out.
MAC Ruby Woo lipstick, £13.50, maccosmetics.co.uk
10 iconic red lipsticks
With gorgeous gold packaging and a trilogy of gold sparkles in the pigment, this shade gives lips a subtle shimmer.
YSL Rouge Pur Couture Golden Lustre, £22.50, yslbeauty.co.uk
10 iconic red lipsticks
Tom Ford has become as known for his gorgeously packaged lipsticks as his clothes - this was an instant sell-out in his first collection.
Tom Ford Cherry Lush Lipstick, £36, selfridges.com
10 iconic red lipsticks
Velvety soft and actually comfortable to wear, this rich red works for day and night.
Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in La Fascinante, £23.50, selfridges.com
10 iconic red lipsticks
Poppy King is lipstick-obsessed, and her line Lipstick Queen was made for lovers of a bold lip. With 90 percent pigment, her Sinner red has no shimmer or frosting, just a pure,unadulterated pop of colour.
Sinner 90 percent Pigment Lipstick, £17.00, spacenk.co.uk