Why You Should Never Fear Red Lipstick Again

"Red lipstick is a powerful statement. It makes you look less easily accessible. The red lipstick thing is something that so many women would like to do, but they don't think they can."

"Every single woman can wear red lipstick, but it depends on the finish. There are many ways to participate. Often, when women say they can't wear lipstick, they haven't found the right pigment. I don't focus on having hundreds of shades. I do it the other way — I have hundreds of finishes."

Poppy's holiday gift set for 2014, the Red Carpet Edit ($55), features three red lipsticks in a matte, sheer, and metallic finish: Saint Red, Red Sinner, and Red Metal.