Red lipstick makes a statement, and I am hard-pressed to suggest another beauty product better than lipstick to convey joy and strength in equal measure. So if you are searching for a special occasion scarlet or everyday cherry, Gucci Beauty will steal your heart, says editor Trudi Brewer.
Image BeautyEQ GUCCI Maxi Flower Print Silk Scarf, $870.
I challenge you to find better designer makeup than Gucci Beauty. With National Lipstick Day (July 29) biting at our heels, what better way to find a new firey shade than now? So how do you find the perfect red lip colour, one of our favourite makeup artists Los Angeles-based Fiona Stiles (her clients include Margot Robbie, Gabrielle Union, and Lily Collins), has the best advice, “The right red is the one that makes you feel good.”
Here are the best red options from one of our favourite makeup brands - Gucci Beauty.
Gucci Beauty Rouge à Lèvres Voile Lipstick in Goldie Red, $84.
The hero shade in the lipstick collection is a bold poppy red and my favourite finish. Goldie Red is Gucci’s signature shade and comes in various finishes; this one is balm-like but with a decent colour payoff. It’s also versatile; perfect on the top of your cheeks as a glossy highlight; use your fingers to tap it on, and add as many layers as you like. It would be remiss not to mention the vintage-inspired bullet, reminiscent of one you would find on a 1940s dressing table, dressed in a pink rosebud print, a nod to the brand’s botanical motif, on ivory with a gold base. Finally, the entire Gucci lipstick collection is perfumed with a subtle violet scent.
Lightweight and creamy, this is for matte lipstick fans. Velvet-like in its finish, it blends rich pigment with nourishing ingredients to deliver a brilliant colour payoff that won’t dry out your lips. This pigment-packed red is ideal for anyone sitting in meetings after meetings without the time for a proper touch-up. It’s genius.
GUCCI BEAUTY Rouge À Lèvres Liquide Mat Lip Colour in MILDRED ROSEWOOD, $84.
For anyone who likes the texture of liquid lipstick with the longevity of matte, here it is. Bold pigment offers brilliant coverage; the best news is that it doesn’t move once on the lips. It won’t settle into fine lines or smudge; it looks perfect for hours - that is thanks to the hydrating power of black rose oil, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E,
Lip liner has made a comeback over the past few seasons - for good reason. It helps define your natural lip line, stops colour bleeding and, when applied as a base all over the lips, helps your lipstick or gloss stay put for hours. This crayon liner is stacked with hydrating emollients to make blending effortless. There are six shades, from nude to taupe and this gorgeous red.
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