😘 my top red lipsticks!!

everyone needs a signature red lipstick! it’s one of those makeup products that instantly elevates your look. i can be having a blah day at work but then put on a red lipstick to go to the mailbox and automatically feel like a glamour girl. can anyone else relate?? when i wear a red lip, i keep the rest of my makeup super simple (usually just black liner, and maybe a swipe of gold eyeshadow on the lid, and lots of black mascara), and i always exfoliate my lips first (don’t get caught out here looking flaky!). these are my top 3 favorite red lips: MAC - MAC Matte Lipstick

in ‘ruby woo’ - the classic shade that literally everyone and their mother have. it surprises me that it’s such a broadly flattering shade. it’s a true red with blue undertones. four stars because the matte formula is a little dry and it will show off all of the cracks in your lips if you don’t exfoliate your lips. at $19, it is a great department store find that won’t break the bank, and it lasts forever. NARS - Powermatte Lip Pigment

in ‘starwoman’ - these powermatte lippies are MY JAM! i love the formulation - it’s a liquid lip that dries down perfectly. my lips never feel cracked or dry with this product. it’s so unique in that it feels neither wet nor dry - it basically feels like nothing is on your lips. the shade is also a blue-based red, so it is pretty widely flattering. it is a little pricier - $26 per tube at sephora. the Lip bar - The Lip Bar Liquid Lipstick

in ‘bawse lady’ - if ‘ruby woo’ is your work/everyday red and ‘starwoman’ is your date night/valentine’s day red, then ‘bawse lady’ is your night out/holiday season red. it is so gorgeous! it is also a true red (i often choose this shade because of my warm undertones + deep skin), but it’s a bit more vibrant than the other two. the color payoff + staying power are the best of these three products. i give this product four stars because it’s a touch drying (as many liquid lipsticks can be), but it will always be a staple in my makeup drawer. it costs $13 and you can purchase at target or directly on their site. what is your signature red lipstick??