Our Editors’ Favorite Red Lipsticks From the Drugstore

June 01, 2021
Ariel Wodarcyk
By: Ariel Wodarcyk | Makeup.com by L'Oréal
The Best Drugstore Red Lipsticks
A bold red lip looks amazing on everyone — but there are so many factors to settle on before finding your perfect match. Do you prefer a poppy orange-based red, or a rich blue-based crimson? What about a matte, long-wearing finish versus a gloss or satin? Luckily, there are so many great drugstore options out there, you can experiment with a variety of red lipsticks at an affordable price. Keep reading for our favorite red lip colors from the drugstore, from liquid lipsticks to tinted balms.
L'Oréal Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Lipstick
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L'Oréal Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Lipstick in Red Affair

This bright, true red lasts for up to 16 hours with a crack-proof, ultra matte finish. The pointed doe-foot applicator lets you easily carve out your lips without a liner, and it comes right off with an oil-based cleanser or makeup remover.
Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick
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Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon Lipstick in Own Your Empire

There’s something so satisfying about scribbling on your lip color with a crayon — we love this rich red from Maybelline. A built-in sharpener lets you achieve crisp lines with every application, and the matte finish lasts for up to 16 hours.
NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Long-Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick
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NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Long-Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick in Stamina

Our editors love this liquid lipstick for its long-wearing yet surprisingly comfortable formula. This rich blue-based hue makes your teeth appear whiter, and it’s totally transfer-proof, even in humid weather.
Physicians Formula Nourishing Lipstick
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Physicians Formula Nourishing Lipstick in Goji Berry

This formula hydrates with shea butter, vitamin E and coconut and jojoba oils and coats your lips in a brick red shimmer. After the shine wears off, a tint of color remains.


Milani Color Fetish Shine Lipstick
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Milani Color Fetish Shine Lipstick in Roleplay

This hot orangey-red shade glides on more like a moisturizing balm than a lipstick, thanks to a blend of oils, including jojoba, grapeseed and apricot kernel. The color is sheer but buildable, so you can apply a light coat on the go and not worry too much about precise application.

Photo: Genesis Rivas

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