Classic Cream Lipstick in Scarlett, Dolce & Gabbana
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Copy the iconic Sicilian beauty look with this backstage favorite ; Photo: Dolce & Gabbana
Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact in Gilda, Guerlain
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The hands-down winner for design, it's impossible not to feel like a movie star when you whip this ruby red out of its weighty bullet ; Photo: Guerlain
Semi Matte Lipstick in Schiap, NARS
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Named after designer Elsa Schiaparelli, this is quite possibly the most shocking pink around ; Photo: NARS
Lip Color in Bruised Plum, Tom Ford
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As sexy and vampy and cool as dark lipstick gets ; Photo: Tom Ford
Luxurious Moisture-Rich Lipstick in Iconic Red, Gucci
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The shade is gorgeous and the formula moisturizes all day, but the heavy metal packaging and signature "blue chocolate" fragrance don't hurt, either ; Photo: Gucci
Colour Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude, L'Oreal Paris
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Nude lipsticks are tough, but this one works especially well on very pale to olive skin tones ; Photo: L'Oreal Paris
Rouge Allure Intense Long-wear Lip Colour in Pirate, Chanel
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One of a handful of shades inspired by Coco Chanel's signature red pout ; Photo: Chanel
Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, Clinique
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A sheer-ish hybrid of gloss and lipstick in a shade that's perfect for fall's '90s resurgence ; Photo: Clinique
Rouge Dior in Iconic 999, Dior
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The most classic, universally flattering shade of red, it's no wonder it's the brand's best-seller ; Photo: Dior
Rouge pur Couture in No. 19 Fuchsia, YSL
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This bold but sophisticated purple was the very first shade created by Monsieur Saint Laurent in 1979 ; Photo: YSL
Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire and Ice, Revlon
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This glamorous Hollywood red has been the top-seller since the 1950s ; Photo: Revlon
Lipstick in Ruby Woo, MAC
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If you want lipstick that lasts through hours of eating, drinking and kissing (and doesn't leave evidence), you want this ultramatte red that magically looks good on everyone ; Photo: MAC
