Ah, red lipstick. It’s like the little black dress of the beauty world—timeless, bold, and always ready to make a statement. Want to take an everyday makeup and turn it up a notch? A swipe of red lipstick is all you need. But here’s the thing: there are so many shades of red, I know that it can be overwhelming. Instead of getting bogged down with choices, try one of my top 5 favorite red lipstick shades:

1. M.A.C. Cosmetics Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
2. Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in So Red
3. Nars Explicit Lipstick in Last Night
4. Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink in Exhilarator
5. Kylie Cosmetics Velvet Lip Kit in Red Velvet