These Are the 26 Best Red Lipsticks Broken Down by Skin Tone, According to Experts

When it comes to Tom Ford in Cherry Lush (£40), paying the extra pennies is worth if it you're after a foolproof pinky-red hue. "Cherry Lush is one of my ultimate go-to lipsticks for the red carpet because it suits everyone and it's creamy texture stays put — honestly," said UK-based makeup artist Georgina Graham. Not only that, but "you feel like a golden Hollywood film star when you use it because [the shade] just exudes glamour."

Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Colour in Cherry (£24) is another firm favourite of Graham's. "It's a mid-tone berry that's suitable or everyone and actually feels like a lip balm on the lip," she said. "It's the ultimate, easy-to-use product, and here's a little runway tip: I love to dab it on to the centre of the lip and use a little pencil brush to blend it out towards the edges of the lips, creating a soft fade. This technique creates a dreamy, romantic effect in seconds." Graham also suggested setting it with loose powder for a vintage feel. "In your imagination you can star in your own Sofia Coppola film!" she added.

"One of my favourite shades and formulas, this rich, deep burgundy gives any beauty look a classic, film-noir aesthetic," said Ashton. Not only that, the Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Maestro in Shade 201 (£31) has also earned his stamp of approval thanks to its long-lasting, velvet finish that feels comfortable — not crusty — on your lips.

MAC Matte Lipstick in Russian Red (£17.50) — which Graham, Avendaño, and Young all name dropped — is an iconic shade for plenty of reasons. First, you have the gorgeous crimson colour, which is a medium bluish-red that, according to all the makeup artists we asked, looks good on nearly everyone (if you're up for the intensity). Second, there's the creamy matte formula that looks like pure velvet on your lips. And last but certainly not least, there's the fact the hue was created especially for Madonna's 1990 Blond Ambition tour, and if it's good enough for the Material Girl, then it's definitely good enough for us.

ColourPop Lippie Stix in Trust Me (£5) is Ahn's "new Ruby Woo" for a fraction of the price. "It's extremely pigmented and has an almost a fluorescent brightness that makes it perfect for fair skin tones," Ahn added.

If you can't quite decide whether you like a matte or glossy finish, fear not, because you don't need to decide. For fair skin tones, Young chooses Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick in Rouge Fetiche (£31) (he's a spokesperson for the brand). It's semi-matte formula that goes on semi-sheer but can be layered for more opacity.

If your skin falls in the light category (but not super pale) and you're after a sexy, true shade of red, Charlotte Tilbury Kissing Lipstick in So Marilyn (£24) might be your perfect match. It glides on like a treat, gives a highly pigmented, satin finish with good staying power, and has the perfect balance of orange and blue undertones so you don't have to worry about it reading too warm or too cool.

Tom Ford Lipstick in Dressed to Kill (£40) is a luxurious, high-pigmented, pink-toned red will ensure you're dressed to nail that job interview, date, or even boss your way through a regular work day.

Givenchy Le Rouge in Lipstick Carmin Escarpin (£29) glides on the lips, giving a warm red wash of colour that complements medium skin tones beautifully.

If you aren't already acquainted with MAC Lipstick in Lady Danger (£17.50), it might be about time you made the plunge. This iconic hue is loved by loads of makeup artists thanks to the vibrant orange undertones that create "an elegantly bold look for medium-golden skin tones," said Ashton.

Another favourite of Young's, Tom Ford Lip Colour in Scarlet Rouge (£40) is a great choice for people with medium skin tones due to the fact the rosy hue is warm yet bright at the same time.

Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Lipstick in Red Blooded (£18) answers all of our candy-apple red dreams. It's glossy but not sticky, pigmented but not too bold (which makes it ideal for deeper complexions), and most of all screams summer.