Long-Wearing Red Lipsticks for Midnight Kisses

Do you plan to kiss your significant other when the clock strikes midnight, ushering in the new year? We believe the only appropriate lipstick color for this once-a-year event is red! Red conveys the meaning of desire, passion, and love. Plus, red represents celebration! So, the one lipstick color we recommend for that special kiss is a long-wearing red.

BLACK CELEBRITIES WHO WEAR RED LIPSTICK

Our favorite celebeauties show us the best ways to rock a red lip.

We love Tessa Thompson’s blue red lip. According to makeup maven Charlotte Tilbury, “Blue-based red lip shades are extremely flattering for a cool-toned complexion and can help teeth to appear whiter.” Notice that her eye  makeup doesn’t conflict with her red lip. For most women, keeping a fresh, clean eye makeup look, is ideal when rocking  red lip.

Viola Davis has appeared on the red carpet rocking various red lip looks. This pic shows Davis with a mild smoky eye paired with her red lipstick. Simply fabulous.

Zoe Kravitz, never one to shy away from bold to minimal looks, rocks a red lip like the rocky royalty offspring she is. Kravitz even added a red lipstick line with Yves Saint Laurent to her resume.

WHY WEAR RED LIPSTICK?

• Studies show men approach women wearing red lipstick more often and sooner, notes Psychology Today.
• It’s a timeless emblem of femininity that can convey anything from classic elegance to fierce individuality.
• Red lipstick radiates confidence because the color triggers measurable physical responses in both wearer and observer.
• Most importantly, a classic red shade remains a staple for elegant makeup looks at formal events, galas, and professional settings.

HOW TO APPLY A RED LIPSTICK

Pro tip 1: Line and fill in your lips before applying lipstick. This will add another layer of staying power for your red lipstick.

Pro tip 2: Apply lipstick, blot on tissue. Add a layer of translucent powder. Blot again. Apply a second layer of lipstick. Blot one last time.

Long-wearing red lipsticks encompass stains, matte, liquid or pencil formulas. So, we picked our favorite red lipsticks for your kissing pleasure this year.

Browse Our Curated List of Long-wearing Red Lipsticks: