Whether you have a V day date or a Galentines date, you’re 100% going to need the perfect red lip… it’s basically the rule of Valentines.

The iconic red lip is known for making a person feel sexy and powerful… can’t find the right one? Well, we’ve written you a list of the most perfect red lipsticks ranging from high-end prices to drugstore gems.

From creams to mattes, we’ve got you covered to make those lips irresistible this Feb 14th.

Dior Rouge Lipstick ‘999’ £30

ICONIC. This stunning red came out in 1974 and was the first lipstick on the Dior runway; Does it get much more classic than that?!

Estēe Lauder Envy Lipstick ‘Rebellious Rose’ £27

So, this is the only lipstick which isn’t actually a classic red, it’s a rosey-pinky-red and is perfect if you’re a little scared of the ‘red red’ look, it’s a tad toned down. It’s a stunning long-lasting lipstick for a cream which means it won’t be too drying on the lips. Lauder’s #1 worldwide best-selling shade… try it to see why!

Givenchy Encre Interdite Lip Ink ‘Radical Red’ £26.50

This beauty is 24hr wear and won’t transfer (I feel like you literally can’t ask for more for a lippy on V Day… you know what I mean) and has a rich red-red intense colour to really make those lips pop and look irresistible.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips Liquid Lipstick ‘Screen Siren’ £25

Not to mention CT is KILLING the industry right now, but her lipsticks are to-die-for. This non-crack formula is made with nourishing beeswax and is buildable enough to get that crisp perfect strong pigmentation lip. Not to mention it’s fade-proof… so those lips will keep your date intrigued all night, or your Galentine will be trying to sneak a try of it when you’re not looking.

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick ‘Ruby Woo’ £17.50

I mean we all know MAC is iconic for their lipsticks and the most iconic shade ‘Ruby Woo’. I’m telling you this red is s-t-u-n-n-ing. The colour payoff is so intense and gorgeous, no wonder it’s a worldwide bestseller.

Burt’s Bees Moisturising Lipstick ‘Scarlet Soaked’ £9.99

If you’re looking for more of a natural product this is the best shout for you. 100% natural and full of moisturising ingredients such as beeswax, moringa oil, raspberry seed oil and vitamin E. There is no chance of dry lips after putting this on let me assure you! It is more of a sheer formula, but you can build it up a tad to add colour.

Revlon Super Lustrous Cream Lipstick ‘Fire and Ice’ £7.99

Again ICONIC. This lipstick was first introduced in 1952, and 68 years on it’s still a bestseller! In all fairness, it probably is more suited to a fairer complexion, but man is this glossy for a cream formula.

Maybelline Color Sensational ‘Ruby For Me’ £6.99

Now, in my opinion, this is probably all round the best choice here. Not only does this lipstick include honey nectar which leaves such a sensuous finish, but it was tested and proved to work on 50 different skin tones! So you just know it will look sickening on you.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream ‘Amsterdam’ £6

So, I have always been a huge fan of NYX lips; the price is insane and the product really compares to the higher end brands. This is just another example, a velvety smooth lightweight and creamy formula with a stunning colour…no wonder it’s such a fan fav.

E.L.F Matte Lip Color ‘Rich Red’ £4.50

I mean for £4.50 you really don’t have an excuse to not try this one out! I’ve spent more on freaking chocolate bars. Not only is it cheap as chips, but it includes vitamins A, C and E which is going to give you a healthy moisturised matte lip. It’s also super easy to apply as it’s basically a small crayon applicator.

Better get down there and grab what you have your eyes on before they’re gone! This totally proves that you do not need to splash out for a good lip product (although luxury is luxury right..?).

Words by Sophie Smiler

Graphics by Araceli Alonso

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It is an inevitable fact that each year the comforting light the summer kindly gifts us at the beginning and end of our days will be progressively swallowed up by winter; rationing our hours of daylight to the bare minimum. It is also an inevitable fact that along with our intrinsic instincts to find a mate (go on tinder) and hunt for food (scroll through uber eats), humans have a predisposition that is triggered the moment the clocks go back; sealing our fate of early mornings drowned in the unapologetic cold and darkness that confirm we are firmly within the winter season.

Over these past few months, have you ever looked at the black sea of commuters and just thought…YAWN!

Now, I can’t exactly judge the monotone stampede that is the morning rush hour. I’d be being hypocritical if I said I wasn’t a part of this yearly accidental mass murder of colour and individuality. As soon as I feel that first nip of a winter breeze, the party of bright colours and prints that was my summer wardrobe is promptly ripped off the hangers and scooped out of drawers, where said clothes are laid to rest in the suitcase under my bed, concealing any reminder that I can no longer prance about in a flouncy little kami and shorts.

Trivial summer worries become distant irrelevancies as the more pressing matters like how to afford to heat your house, whilst maintaining your after work G & T (or three) take over. With the adversity we face through the winter months is taken into consideration, it’s no wonder we are all guilty of swaddling ourselves in colossally unflattering black jumpers and dull brown coats as ammunition against these harsh realities of winter. Well, Its gone 1 big boring black coat too far this time. We are taking action. Yes, the weather is bleak and depressing, but why concisely add to the bleakness of our environment?

However, there is a solution.

We realise it would be pointless of us to encourage a complete wardrobe overhaul; practically and financially- ain’t nobody got time (or money) for that. We have a much more financially and practically achievable way to inject a bit of life back into your melancholy winter wardrobe, without having to purchase one single item of clothing!

This is all achievable with one little pair of accessories. A little pair of accessories that, in actual fact, you have owned since you were born. A little pair of accessories that are permanently stuck to your face, whether you like it or not. A little pair of accessories known as your lips.

Obviously you can’t rock up to the gym with a rhinestone cladded mouth, and nipping to the shop with gold leaf plastered on your lips is a little bit extra, however, there is a time and a place for everything.

Even if you’re drowning in the most oversized, dull jumper-dress and coat-combo, a sexy little flash of glossed red lip or a peeking out just above the collar completely changes the unfortunate ‘I’m hiding a multitude of sins’ vibes, to ‘I’m going to commit a multitude of sins’ vibes *wink wink*.

Sharpen up your boring work clothes with a flash of bright orange or pink, or give your tired old jeans and jumper combo an edgy gothic look, think less goth more Gwen Stefani circa 1990. With so much to choose from, there is no excuse not to get a bit lippy this Christmas!

In light of this ingenious idea (if we do say so ourselves), as our little Christmas present from us to you (and so we can inject at least SOME colour and life into the darkness of winter) like the three wise men, we have searched long and hard. Resulting in us finding the twelve ultimate lip looks that will give your Carmex a well deserved winter break and your outfits a much needed edge! Don’t say we never give you anything.

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Aamir Potrick

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