The festive colour of the season is bold, ravishing red. From our nostalgic Christmas tree ornaments to the pops of red throughout our homes, it’s a fabulous colour for this time of year. With these long-lasting bright-red shades, you can easily transition from a simple daytime look to an evening look.
Here are six red lipsticks that will take you from a sultry, red-hot festive date to a Christmas Eve party and then brunch.
These are your must-haves for this party season…
For a red-hot festive date
A date needs a long-wearing lipstick formula that won’t budge. You don’t have to worry about your lipstick transferring onto your glass or reapplying before puckering up.


M·A·C Matte Lipstick in Lady Danger
This long-wearing formula features an intense colour payoff and a completely matte finish.
M·A·C Satin Lipstick in M·A·C RED
This long-wearing formula features an intense colour payoff and a stunning sexy finish.
For a razzle-dazzle Christmas Eve party
Christmas Eve is usually a large gathering of your nearest and dearest. These cult classics will be your armour this season. The perfect finishing touch to any outfit.


Dior Rouge Couture Color Refillable Lipstick
Rouge Dior lipstick is a true floral lipcare product enriched with red peony and pomegranate flower extracts of natural origin. It’s a long-wear lipstick that ensures 16 hours of comfort on the lips.
Givenchy Le Rouge Sheer Velvet Lipstick
With a formula rich in mango butter and vivid pigments, Le Rouge Sheer Velvet glides on to combine an ultra-matte finish and a sensorial texture.
For a holiday daytime brunch
With a jam-packed social calendar, your lipstick should be the last thing you worry about. Nothing pairs better with a cute floral summer dress than a red lip. Especially with your summer glowing skin!


Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Colour in Ruby
Bobbi Brown Ruby is a neutral-toned, medium-dark copper with a natural finish. Not a bright and bold red, but it complements your natural lip shade for an enhanced red blush.
Rimmel Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick
Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick takes your make-up look to the next level. It has an intense satin finish with pure pigments for intense colour, with a creamy lightweight texture for comfortable wear. Its long-wearing satin shine lasts up to 10 hours.
This summer festive season, be bold with your lipstick choices. These really are your make-up must-haves!