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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Olivia Petter

12 best red lipsticks that deliver long-lasting colour

Go bold with brands like Mac, Fenty and Bare Minerals - (iStock/The Independent)

Nothing makes a statement quite like a red lip but finding the best red lipsticks can be easier said than done. Get it wrong and you could end up with scarlet smears all over your teeth. The stakes are high.

“Red lipstick represents a statement of confidence and elegance that works 24 hours a day,” says make-up artist Talia Sparrow, whose clients include actresses Saoirse Ronan, Margaret Qualley and Sienna Miller. “Now, with so many formulations and shades of red, it’s so much more accessible,” she adds.

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