Jenna Dewan, The Best Red Lip Makeup for Your Skin Tone

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The Best Red Lip Makeup for Your Skin Tone

Which red is right? We're here to help you navigate this hot lip makeup trend with ease

December 23, 2010 | by Anna Jimenez | 66 COMMENTS

Jenna Dewan

Skin tone: Bronze

Why it works: With an "olive complexion and green eyes," like Jenna's, a "pink/red combination really makes the undertones of the skin and eyes stand out," says Wade.

How to get the look: "Start with a sharp lip liner to create a precise line, and gently sketch around the entire lip line. Try Chantecaille Lip Definer in Energy, $22. Then, choose a lipstick that is vibrant and intense with a full coverage finish like Chantecaille Lipstick in Cayenne, $28," says Wade.

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products mentioned

CARGO The Reverse Lipliner

8.6

Nars Lipstick

8.7

Clinique High Impact Lip Colour SPF 15

9.3

NYX Cosmetics NYX Black Label Lipstick

9.0

Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick

8.6

Make Up For Ever Glossy Full Color

0.0

Illamasqua Lipstick

10.0

Sephora Ultra Vinyl Lip Pencil

0.0

Chantecaille Lip Definer

0.0

Chantecaille Lipstick

9.0

Lipstick Queen Rust Sinner Matte Lipstick

0.0

La Prairie Cellular Luxe Lip Colour

10.0

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Red lipstick is awesome. I love Lipstick Queen's Red Sinner and Nars' Fire Down Below. Used to really love Nars's Diablo lip laquer and Mac's Santiago lipstick but they were discontinued. :(

by Sari Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11:39PM Report as inappropriate

Red lipstick challenges me; if Kate Bosworth can do it (and I'm as fair as she is), then so can I. Very nice shade selections for these women!

by GigiSD Friday, April 12, 2013 at 10:02PM Report as inappropriate

Coincidentally, I bought my first red lipstick yesterday -- CoverGirl LipPerfection in Hot, which I selected using the colormatch utility on their website. I'm closest to Kate Bosworth in complexion and am encouraged that what I bought is basically the same shade as what she's shown wearing. The tips on how to best apply red lipstick are helpful too.

by purple9a Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 08:08AM Report as inappropriate

I love red lipstick, I was sad to see a lack of mattes here.

by eatinglipstick Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 04:55PM Report as inappropriate

i like the tips but eeh i think the lips look pretty bad on these celebrities

by rayshaviolet Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

No thank you!

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:20AM Report as inappropriate

I'm a huge fan of red lips!! It can be a little daunting(and expensive) to find the right shade, but when you do, it can really brighten your face and make you feel like you own the world

by sharon_siqueiros Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 06:45PM Report as inappropriate

I love the brick lip color on Sandra Oh. I have a tough time finding a red that suits my olive skin so I've been sticking to lighter textured colored lip balms and glosses. But this article lightens up the seriousness of a red lipstick and makes it seem more doable for gals like me. Will definitely be on the lookout for a new red lipstick for the fall/winter season!

by nycmuse Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:44AM Report as inappropriate

No red for me, but thanks for sharing!

by robyne00 Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate

I can't wait to try a red lipstick after reading these tips!

by WiccanLady Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

this was sooooo helpful for me i always end up choosing the wrong color. Never looks right. im so trying the nyx black label lipstick.

by jenni84 Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate

I really like the Revlon Colorburst in Coral on Elisabeth Moss. I think I will try it.

by SandyGigi Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 07:37PM Report as inappropriate

i really loved the shade on selita ebanks!! but the rest were pretty awful

by LeSucre Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 02:21AM Report as inappropriate

love them all except the kardashian one, ugliest shade I've ever seen

by talecon Friday, June 8, 2012 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate

i love sandra oh's brick lipstick!

by liliofthevalley Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 08:50AM Report as inappropriate

try tart brand in firey, its a stain and looks natural. red looks best when you wear with comfidence. remember ladies as long as you feel greant, who cares what anyone thinks!

by johnnynanii_perez Monday, May 7, 2012 at 11:42AM Report as inappropriate

I'm too chicken to try red lipstick!!! But these are good suggestions! I think I'll slowly start with a red lipgloss or stain, but applied very lightly.

by darkangel81 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:57AM Report as inappropriate

Im scared of trying red on my lips.

by andyv1217 Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 09:29PM Report as inappropriate

This article is dead-on...I'm the same complexion as Selita Ebanks with golden undertones and orangish-red lipstick looks amazing on me. I'm scared of blood red lipstick though!

by MizzPink Friday, May 4, 2012 at 11:33AM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 05:14PM Report as inappropriate

I'm also too scared to wear red... it's a color that's just stashed away in my makeup kit.

by MissXu Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 08:25PM Report as inappropriate

I can not wear red for the life of me! I look like a clown everytime.

by MssDani Friday, March 23, 2012 at 02:18PM Report as inappropriate

Except for 2 or 3 women, the rest, I'm sorry but the red shade they're wearing looks awful on them.

by hananoire Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 01:49PM Report as inappropriate

I would have to disagree with the examples shown in this. It's almost a what shad not to wear...

by ctunstall Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 01:38PM Report as inappropriate

Once upon a time I could....Now a deep brown red that is sheer.

by ShanthiDevi Monday, March 19, 2012 at 04:32AM Report as inappropriate

I want to wear red!

by tiffoverton77 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 07:25PM Report as inappropriate

i feel naked without my super "RED" lipstick!

by armitage1 Friday, January 6, 2012 at 09:02PM Report as inappropriate

I've been too afraid to try stand out colors before but I think the black cherry might actually work for me :)

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 04:59PM Report as inappropriate

Hmmm...not a fan of warm reds, and all of these are warm. Some people need cool and neutrals.

by krycekov Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 05:46PM Report as inappropriate

this article was interesting but I'm stuck between beige and bronze and none of those shades look good on me.

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 09:47PM Report as inappropriate

I have to try red lipstick.....

by teema Monday, December 26, 2011 at 09:25PM Report as inappropriate

I love the look of red lipstick, thanks for the tips.

by Mysterylady Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 01:08PM Report as inappropriate

its alright

by Nicole2814 Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 08:12PM Report as inappropriate

my finally after 5 yrs of looking is loreal infallible beyonce red. real red and really stays on

by diedwithlipson Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 06:23PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting, but I wish they had a color for fair with blue undertones.

by vfalkow Friday, September 9, 2011 at 05:27PM Report as inappropriate

Great stuff

by selma Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate

When it comes to red lipsticks I choose what color I like and it looks good.

by itzelc18 Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 05:59PM Report as inappropriate

I don't agree...

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:34AM Report as inappropriate

great article!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:25AM Report as inappropriate

wow interesting ;)

by nikita_tadri Monday, July 18, 2011 at 04:53PM Report as inappropriate

my lips were not made for lipstick! Sad.

by MissPurple Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 10:27AM Report as inappropriate

Selita's look was great. Red works for few and not for some.

by ebbsandtides Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 12:20PM Report as inappropriate

helpful

by modinosaur Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 09:46PM Report as inappropriate

cool!

by LancomeLover223 Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 02:44PM Report as inappropriate

I dont think I would feel comfortable in red lipstick....all the money these women make and thier skin and makeup looks horrible!!

by odie Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate

Hmmm...I have dark hair, dark eyes, ivory skin, but would look awful in any red remotely orange or golden. I know coral and orange are trendy, but the blue-reds still have a place.

by krycekov Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate

I really dont like the look of bright red lipstick

by OSUgirl Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 06:52AM Report as inappropriate

nothing for me at all..I am a medium brunette with medium brown eyes and golden skin

by attagirl Friday, April 15, 2011 at 03:42PM Report as inappropriate

i don't look good with red lipstick. /=

by yckitsmary Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 07:25PM Report as inappropriate

Did it look like Sandra Oh's lipstick was smearing on the bottom lip?

by makeupbyjanalyn Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate

The problem is that you basically have to have very whitened teeth in order to pull off red lipstick. If your teeth aren't wide enough, the red makes them look even more yellow.

by volta Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:53PM Report as inappropriate

I'm still not sure about red lipstick, but it's good to see so many complexions wearing different shades of red

by CherryAllie Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 12:06PM Report as inappropriate

nothing really was suggested for me...i have dark brown hair that is red/auburn in the sun and dark brown eyes but i have really fair skin

by alissa_ryan Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 02:08PM Report as inappropriate

There was nothing for redheads with fairskin.

by catlover27 Friday, February 25, 2011 at 06:18PM Report as inappropriate

I've never been able to rock the red lipstick...maybe I'll try it again this season since the color is SO in style :)

by jmk Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 04:46PM Report as inappropriate

great article!!

by aly7 Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 03:20PM Report as inappropriate

I think red lipstick is gorgeous, as long as the eyes arent over done. Its either red lips and neutral eyes, or glamourous eyes and no bright lips

by judyangel101 Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate

Red lipstick looks so glamorous!

by pynkNymphette Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:38PM Report as inappropriate

Good article..but any red lipstick is still harsh for me...I have to mix it with pink & gloss

by nani Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 09:15PM Report as inappropriate

the options are a bit broad but i still found this helpful!

by essyyy Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 04:40PM Report as inappropriate

what about women with red hair? and very fair golden skin?

by meabo859 Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 03:29PM Report as inappropriate

There are so many more skin tones that encompass dark skin. My sister has "cocoa" skin. Many of us have olive undertones, pink and rosy (like myself), etc. There are more variations of cocoa and dark not just one for each. I think darker complexions should have been better represented. But I guess we can only have so much.

by goldngrl86 Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 09:55PM Report as inappropriate

The "palest" model has warm peach undertones. What type of red is recommended for people who are so pale with prominent cool blue undertones and white/pink true porcelain skin with absolutely no beige or yellow in it, that so-called "translucent" powders make us look jaundiced?

by MissJupiter Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 03:47PM Report as inappropriate

I am dying for a Nars lipstick, preferably in a coll tone red. Any suggestions?

by pynkNymphette Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 03:09PM Report as inappropriate

Clinique has the creamiest lipsticks.

by CliniqueLover Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 04:30PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty colours, a little pricy, but they are just suggestions :)

by hostagekitty Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 12:04PM Report as inappropriate

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