Laura Bermingham
Whether you rock a bold lip walking up the aisle or want a fresh second look after the business of getting married is done, nothing beats a statement red lipstick. Many brides are now opting for a second dress that's more fun than formal, and a change of hairstyle that better suits dancing the night away. An updated makeup for the party might be a change of eye makeup, a little extra highlighter, and a new lip colour that's different from the nude shades often worn for the ceremony. For that, you need something long-lasting, non-drying, and that works beautifully with your skin tone. These are the best red lipsticks for brides, suitable for all skin tones. Why We Love It: Powerful pigment and luminous, Armani's Lip Power Matte in the shade 400 is a cult red lipstick. The cream-to-powder has a lightweight, non-drying feel and is comfortable to wear. A statement lipstick, if ever there was one, it's Sydney Sweeney's favourite red. Why We Love It: If it's good enough for a world tour, it's good enough for your second wedding look. Elson 4 is Taylor Swift's go-to red lipstick, and we saw it all through the Eras Tour, so it has to make our list of best red lipsticks. Providing saturated colour and 12-hour wear, the whipped, creamy liquid lipstick has a soft-matte finish that won't smudge. Why We Love It: It's the French girl red lipstick, Dior's 999 is the brand's most famous lipstick of all time. Chic, refillable and more couture than ready-to-wear, the lipstick has a comfortable velvet finish that looks soft and full on the lips. Longwear, 999 suits all skin tones and looks best paired with flawless skin and a lightly smoked-out eye. Why We Love It: Charlotte's So Red was originally So Marilyn, an homage to the icon, Marilyn Monroe. An old-Hollywood shade with lots of pigment and a satin finish, So Red is a deeper red than most, with light-diffusing pigments that smooth the lips' surface. The lipstick has skincare benefits that provide long-lasting comfort all night long. Why We Love It: Wonder Wheel is an ultra-modern red with a soft satin finish. Vegan-friendly, the lipstick has a sheer to medium finish that can be built on for fuller coverage. Red is a signature shade for MUA Lisa Eldridge, and she creates beautiful lipsticks in several finishes, from matte to velvet and heavenly balm. Why We Love It: Made with plant extracts from the Ourika Community Gardens in Morocco, YSL's Rouge Pur Couture lipsticks feature an 80% lip-caring base and a satin finish with a barely-there feel. The shade RM is iconic, with a blue-toned base that makes the teeth look whiter and brighter. Longwear, the cushiony red lasts up to 16 hours of partying. Why We Love It: Ruby Woo is MAC's most iconic shade, along with Velvet Teddy, a fabulous nude loved the world over. The blue undertones of Ruby Woo work with every skin tone, and it comes in many different finishes, from matte to liquid and satin. This MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick is bigger and better than the original, offering more colour, care, and comfort with shea and coconut oils. Why We Love It: This clever Lip Duo makes our list of best red lipsticks for a few reasons. First up, it's Irish from MUA Aimee Connolly's best-selling brand. Then there is the price, €21 is an affordable buy for a lip liner and lipstick in one. Finally, it's the shade - a classic ruby red that suits everyone. Having a matching liner and lipstick in one takes all the guessing out of what to buy. Genius. Why We Love It: Laura Mercier's smoothing matte lipstick has a blurring effect on the lips that looks so pretty in pictures. Scarlet Velvet is a richly pigmented true red with just a touch of warmth in its undertones, and it locks into place for up to 12 hours. Refillable, the non-drying formula contains shea butter and castor oil to hydrate and comfort the lips while wearing. Why We Love It: Last on our list of best red lipsticks is a glossy, hydrating and pretty rose from Chanel. Rouge Coco Baume is lip colour-slash-lip balm, and it's much-loved the world over. Sofia Richie wore the shade Pink Delight 928 for her wedding day look, so it is celebrity-approved. Comfortable and buildable, the glossy lip colour gives hours of comfort, and three layers look as intense as any regular lipstick. If you're worried about your lipstick staying perfect all day, we suggest you read our feature on how to stop your lipstick feathering here, and here are our top application tips below! See here for more hair, skin and bridal beauty on One Fab Day. Make sure to follow us on Instagram for tips and inspiration!
The Best Red Lipsticks for Brides
Armani Beauty Lip Power Matte in 400, €45
Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLust Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick - Elson 4, €36.80
Dior Rouge Dior Couture Lipstick Velvet in 999, €52
Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.SI.N.G So Red Lipstick, €38
Lisa Eldridge Luxuriously Lucent Lip Colour in Wonder Wheel, €35
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Renovation Lipstick in RM, €43.70
MAC MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo, €30
Sculpted By Aimee Lip Duo in Ruby Rouge, €21
Laura Mercier Caviar Smoothing Matte Lipstick in 520 Scarlet Velvet, €41.40
Chanel Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm in My Rose 918, €45
Photo by Stephanie Joyce Photography via One Fab DayTop Tips for Wearing Red Lipstick on Your Wedding Day
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