The Classic Red Lip For Valentine's Va Va Voom

The classic red lip screams romance, a chic slick of rouge can go a long way in completing any look.

Here we have compiled our favourite shades perfect for romancing your Romeo this Valentine’s Day or just making a bold statement to give yourself a lift!

Classic Red Lip – Artistry Studio Jelly Plumping Lip Tint

Your lips will love this sheer, water-based tint. Enjoy the sensation of lips plumped with moisture! Explore new looks with Japanese watercolours-inspired shades and matte finishes. A heart shaped applicator will make the tint easy to apply — let it set for 15 seconds then reapply to build the colour impact. Play with the texture and finish by applying to the cheeks and blending with fingertips. Available in two shades- Sakura and Persimmon.

Classic Red Lip – Lancome LAbsolu Rouge Valentines Edition Lipstick £24.00

This limited-edition Lancôme L’Absolu rouge Valentines edition lipstick 3.4g with a heart-shaped bullet and a love heart packaging design makes the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day or for that someone special. It is formulated with moisture boosting pro-xylene, for hydrated, soft and comforted lips, allowing for a creamy luminous satin finish.

Classic Red Lip – Plumping Liquid Lipstick Red – £22

Creamy and semi-matte lipstick provides a richly pigmented colour
Fast-drying and featherweight, perfect for day and night, cares for the skin
Comfortable and easy to use, with a natural finish

Classic Red Lip – Ecooking’s new Vitamin E and hyaluronic acid infused lipstick in Flamenco Red

Command attention with Ecooking’s new Vitamin E and hyaluronic acid infused lipstick in Flamenco Red. Designed to complement all types of occasions, moods and skin tones. This moisture-boosting lipstick will also help to soften and smooth your lips.

Ecooking’s new comprehensive make-up range contains a host of natural and organic ingredients; many of which can be found in the brand’s award-winning skincare products. RRP £18

Radiant Red Lipstick | £20.50 | drhauschka.co.uk

Mineral pigments sourced from nature provide intense colour while almond oil, carnauba wax and medicinal plant extracts impart long-lasting nourishment and care. Whether for use at home or on the go, Dr. Hauschka Lipsticks create beautiful and healthy lips to support everyone’s individuality.

Deep Wine Lipstick (£12.99)

A conditioning deep wine red lipstick made with vegan and cruelty-free materials, this lipstick from VE Cosmetics is as vampiric as it is elegant. A great selection for dinner parties or an evening on the town! This shade is something that can be utilised across all seasons, and would look just as good at a Christmas party as it would for summer cocktails! The deep wine colour makes for a really beautiful look, a statement maker both on the eyes and in prooving that real beauty doesn’t have to cost the earth! This lipstick is all you need to feel good about style!

Morphe Matte Liquid Lipstick in Hotshot (£12) | shop at uk.morphe.com

There are always two sides to every lip story. This long-wearing lipstick goes on liquid-smooth and dries down to a velvety, matte finish. Just like that. Go on and mouth off in super-saturated colour. All day. Every day. Especially Valentine’s Day.

Morphe 2 Perk Up Cheek & Lip Colour in Hibiscus Hottie (£12) | shop at uk.morphe.com

Get a quick swish of colour with this creamy, 2-in-1 lip and cheek stick in buildable, easy-to-blend shades that look cute on your cheeks and lips. The ultimate 2-in-1 Valentine’s Day pick!

Protect your lips from the elements with the Mavala Sunlight Scarlet Red Lipstick.

The nourishing formula contains a blend of hydrating Oils, Esters and Waxes to form a protective hydrolipidic film, creating a barrier against external aggressors such as heat, sunlight, cold and wind. The lipstick helps to maintain optimal moisture levels to improve softness and suppleness. The creamy formula glides on to provide easy and uniform application with perfect wear and coverage.

UP Cosmetics Lipstick in Siren

Rich in pigment UP Cosmetics Siren Red Lipstick is the perfect iconic red colour that will leave your lips full and vibrant. Their Smooth finish formula is buildable, moisturising and comfortable to wear.

Fire up your Valentine’s Day plans

Spice up your makeup bag with Missguided’s lip juice super shine lip gloss. Enriched with argan oil and mango butter, it glides on to lips creating a high beam glow in hot red. The heart shaped doe-foot applicator will coat your lips with an instant shine in one swipe.

Price: £4.80

Get wild with Missguided

For a velvety high-impact matte finish, couple up with Missguided’s matte stix matte liquid lipstick. Enriched with papaya fruit extract and vitamin e for hydration, this ultra-pigmented lipstick provides a seamless, long-wearing finish. Making it the ideal partner for you this Valentine’s Day.

Price: £4.80

Bring the party this Valentine’s Day

Gimme lip high shine lipstick will help you bring the party, whatever your plans. The perfect combination of colour and shine, and enriched with argan oil and mango butter, gimme lip features a high pigment colour with plenty of hydration benefits. Effortlessly glide on this intense red colour and shine in one single swipe.

Price: £5.44