Red roses, candlelit dinners, chocolate—February means that Valentine’s Day is almost here! Whether you’re planning a night out with your girlfriends or going on a special romantic date, a red lip is the perfect accessory. From lipstick to gloss, there’s a crimson color and texture that suits every beauty look.
Best Reds For Valentine’s Day
MOB Beauty Soft Matte Lipstick in M67, $24
Ever felt like Goldilocks trying to find a red lipstick that’s juuuuust right? This velvety-soft matte lipstick is loaded with pigment for a rich, one-swipe, true-red color payoff. Plus, the formula is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and plant waxes to protect, soothe, and seal in moisture for non-drying wear.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour Liquid Lipstick in Unicorn Blood, $22
The last thing you want is a lip color that you have to worry about all night long. This deeply pigmented formula offers rich, fearless color and long-lasting wear that has made Jeffree Star’s liquid lipstick a classic. If you’re searching for a darker shade, look no further than this dark, rusty red.
Hourglass Unlocked Soft Matte Lipstick in Red 0, $38
Unlock the perfect balance of rich pigments and all-day hydration with this true red in a matte finish. Infused with conditioning ingredients to prime and smooth your skin, the weightless, silky texture glides effortlessly to envelop your lips in a rich, soft-matte shade—no feathering, no bleeding.
Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G in So Red, $35
Inspired by silver screen sirens like Marilyn Monroe, So Red is a classic red that oozes Hollywood glamor. Light-diffusing pigments offer a full-bodied effect, while a special blend of waxes prevents bleeding or feathering.
Surratt Beauty Lipslique in Rubis, $34
If you’re looking for a more sheer finish, we have you covered. Lipslique is a twist-up lipstick alternative that’s lighter than lipstick but more sophisticated than a gloss. The no-fuss formula is super buildable, so the ruby-red can go from sheer to creamy for endless, alluring lip looks.
