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Naomi Jamieson

The one classy lipstick shade MUAs recommend for Christmas - and how to make it party-proof

Nicole Kidman is seen wearing burgundy lipstick at The Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2024 in New York City, alongside a picture of Kerry Washington, who wears a burgundy dress and lipstick at the Broadway Loyalty Program Audience Rewards 10th Anniversary celebration at Sony Hall on September 24, 2018 in New York City, and Sandra Oh, who is also wearing dark red lipstick and a yellow dress at the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. Finally, Margot Robbie is pictured with burgundy/mauve lipstick at the 2023 Variety Power Of Women at Mother Wolf on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California/ in a dark pink/plum 4-picture template.

When the need for festive makeup arrives, one of the easiest ways to elevate your look is with a swipe of lipstick. And while you might automatically think of classic pillar box-red as the perfect Christmassy hue, the pros have another, potentially even chicer suggestion...

There's no denying that a red long-lasting lipstick is a timeless beauty staple. It never fails to look sophisticated (or make the wearer appear more put together) and is particularly perfect during the festive season, bright red being quintessential of the Christmas colour palette. That said, another shade is vying for wear this year and thanks to its trending status and vintage sultry feel, it's the one makeup artists are recommending for the holidays.

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