What Are the Best Red Lipsticks?

What it is: Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Hot ($6)

What real girls are saying: "It's a beautiful color and would look good on warm/cool skin tones!" (via Reddit user MakeupMonday_)

What it is: Armani Lip Maestro #400 ($34)

What real girls are saying: "I have very chapped lips and usually when I put on lipstick, it dries my lips so fast that I can't wear them without lip balm. Lip Maestro doesn't dry out your lips; it's SUPER smooth and you don't feel like you are even wearing it." (via Sephora VIB robinkim)

What it is: Givenchy Le Rouge in Rouge Égérie ($36)

What real girls are saying: "The consistency is perfect, it has great coverage, lasts hours, smells and feels amazing — super creamy and buttery. The packaging has real leather!" (via Sephora reviewer claudia85)

What it is: Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Icon ($28)

What real girls are saying: "The staying power is amazing. I drank and ate all day and it did not come off." (via Reddit user arisha106)

What it is: Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Prayer ($21)

What real girls are saying: "This lipstick is unreal! I went through sipping and munching my way through Christmas Day, and it didn't budge." (via Sephora VIB Rouge DeezSteez)

What it is: L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in Scarlet Concerto ($8)

What real girls are saying: "Good color, smells good, feels good, [and] it's safe to kiss someone with it!" (via Reddit user mysciencegoesboink)

What it is: Lime Crime Velvetine Matte Lipstick in Red Velvet ($20)

What real girls are saying: "I've tried numerous different brands, but this Velvetine lasts the longest without feathering, drying, or running. They go on wet and dry matte. I worked an eight-hour shift and my lipstick didn't budge." (via Reddit user Sasha1382)

What it is: MAC Lipstick in Lady Danger ($16)

What real girls are saying: "I wore it for eight hours yesterday and only had to reapply once after eating. It stayed pretty creamy most of the day." (via Reddit user LiveLifeLauren)

What it is: Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Red Label ($5)

What real girls are saying: "I was pleasantly surprised at the versatility of this lipstick. Not only does it look good on its own, it pairs well with other reds (whether the other lipstick is red-orange, blue-red, or neutral. I even wore it alone with a gloss and it wore quite well." (via MakeupAlley member View)

What it is: NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil in Dragon Girl ($25)

What real girls are saying: "I love this product. I totally bought it because of the name (no shame), but now I'm in love with it because the application is so easy and it's so low maintenance." (via Reddit user makeupandmorphine)

What it is: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo ($6)

What real girls are saying: "[It is] bold and pigmented and can put you together no matter how 'thrown together' the rest of your look is, and [it] STAYS!" (via Reddit user QueenSB)

What it is: NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick in Mary Janes ($6)

What real girls are saying: "It is a dark brick red color that was very saturated and applied smoothly. I was able to get a couple hours of wear before I had to reapply and this was through drinking coffee and eating a bagel with peanut butter and Nutella!" (via MakeupAlley member lotusfairy)

What it is: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Ravish Me Red ($9)

What real girls are saying: "This gorgeous tomato red brightens up my whole face. The name does it justice as I really do feel ravishing wearing this color! It's perfect for summertime and is very pigmented without being clownish or trashy." (via MakeupAlley user lilykoala)

What it is: Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Standout ($10)

What real girls are saying: "[It] makes me feel like Snow White! Love this red." (via Reddit user QueenSB)

What it is: Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Alarm ($6)

What real girls are saying: "This is the perfect shade of red for my cool, pale skin. I feel so glamorous when I put it on. Fantastic staying power and feels so creamy and buttery." (via MakeupAlley user lalalady89)

What it is: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso ($22)

What real girls are saying: "It is SERIOUSLY amazing! My roommate has this lipstick, and myself and another girl tried it on. She's half Korean, I'm Irish, and the other girl was Dominican, and the color looked amazing on ALL of us! We call it the 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Lipstick' because it looks good on all skin tones!" (via Reddit user shandelion)

What it is: Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in F-Bomb ($22)

What real girls are saying: "I usually don't wear red lipsticks, but this shade is absolutely the perfect shade of red. It's so wearable for day and night. Love the creamy texture and just very moisturizing." (via Sephora VIB iPapillon)

What it is: NARS Lipstick in Fire Down Below ($27)

What real girls are saying: "This lipstick is absolutely stunning and is a flattering shade on every skin tone. I absolutely love this lipstick and have recommended it to all of my girlfriends!" (via Sephora reviewer kkbirdi)

What it is: NYC New York Color Ultra Moist Lip Wear in Retro Red ($5)

What real girls are saying: "This is my go-to lipstick. I find that it has some pretty awesome lasting ability after you blot it." (via Reddit user HowlingBukowski)

What it is: Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick in Aphrodite ($25)

What real girls are saying: "The color is drop-dead gorgeous and true to form. This made me look like a movie star and left my lips feeling silky and lush." (via MakeupAlley user RavenBeauty)

What it is: NARS Audacious Lipstick in Audrey ($32)

What real girls are saying: "Audrey is my favorite. It's such a unique color, but it's also classy and appropriate for everything." (via Reddit user GoGoBitch)