And aclassic red lip?

Absolutely out of the question.

But as I got older, I became curious.

Actor Chase Sui Wonders with a red lip and lashy, silver eye makeup look

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Could I finally be a lipstick girl?

And surprise, surprise: I actually really liked it.

Suddenly, I’ve been opened up to the world of red lipstickand I’m never going back.

Bushy brows, winged eyeliner and a blue-based red lip.

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The fool-proof combination is bold but familiar in such a way as to make it feel universal.

Complete the look with groomed brows, XXL lashes, and a natural-colored blush for the perfect night-out look.

As for the lip?

Bright red lipstick with clean, bronzed skin and lashes.

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No surprise: It’s Pat McGrath Labs' MatteTrance Lipstick in Obsessed!

Blotted Beauty

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You don’t need opacity to create a great red lip.

For those who prefer a more subtle look, consider a blotted-out red lip, as seen here.

Vinyl dark red lipstick with clean, glowy skin and groomed brows.

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Using a finger, gently diffuse it toward the outer perimeter.

For the latter, it’s all about prepping the skin and finding the perfect brick-red lip.

The modern red hue is universally flattering and a great introductory red for any newbie.

Silver eyeshadow with red lips.

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Grab the matching Lip Cheat Lip Liner for seamlessly lined lips.

Burnished and Bold

Finding your perfect red is all about playing around with hues.

After all, there’s an entire spectrum of red lipsticks to choose from.

Rihanna in a semi-matte orange-y brick red lip.

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For a more coquette look, we love a burnished red lip that’s almostburgundy.

For the same creamy, ultra-shiny effect seen above, try Chanel’s Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Marthe.

This gorgeous red is another winner from Fenty Beauty, the Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored.

Bright clean skin and an orange-red lip.

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Finish off with a high-shinelip glossfor a luxe effect.

Play around witheyeshadow, blush, lashes, and even gemsall in that signature fiery huefor a red-on-red moment.

Perfectly Pigmented, Gorgeously Glossy

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We love a red power pout.

Smoked out red eye shadow and a blotted red lip.

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Dewy skin with a brick red lip.

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Rosy pink cheeks and a burnished red lip.

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An old Hollywood glamour look, complete with smoked out winged liner, bold lashes, clean skin, and flawless red lips.

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A Valentines-day inspired red heart eye look paired with a vampy red lip lined in black.

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Claire Foy with natural makeup and smudge-y dark red lip.

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Fresh face with mini separated bottom eyelashes and a powdered gradient red lip.

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Ultra glam, perfect skin with a gold eye look and perfectly lined red lips.

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Red fake lashes, red gems in the inner corners of the eye, and a bold ombre red lip.

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An intense, shiny red lip with a silver and black smoky eye.

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