Must Have Red Lipstick Shades in 2022 – Swatches and Review

Wearing red lipstick makes me feel strong, confident, and powerful. There are so many stunning red lipstick shades and today’s roundup showcases 20 of the best red lipsticks on the market. 

From liquid matte lipsticks to glosses and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

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We’ve included some of our favorite brands like MAC, Maybelline, Fenty Beauty, Rare Beauty, Elf Cosmetics, Colourpop, NARS, and more! Plus, most of these lipsticks are available at a variety of price points, so there is something for everyone!

Must Have Red Lipstick Shades in 2022

Let’s get right into the best red lipsticks to try in 2022!

NARS PowerMatte Lip Pigments are one of my all time favorite liquid lipstick formulas – I have a full post on the shades I own here. NARS Starwoman is a gorgeous blue red and the formula has a silky smooth feel and is very long lasting and comfortable.

Rare Beauty Matte Cream Lipsticks are a moussy formula, I have a review of them here. Inspire is a bright red and described as Selena Gomez’ go-to shade.

Fenty Beauty’s Uncensored is a medium dark red and is a liquid lipstick formula with a thinner consistency. The formula is very lightweight and packs a ton of pigment. I have swatches of Uncensored and the other Stunna Lip Paints in my collection here.

Lady Burgundy Matte Lip Cream in Rita

If you been following me you know I have been OBSESSED with Lady Burgundy Matte Lip Creams since day one! The formula is incredibly comfortable and creamy. Matte Lip Cream in Rekha is another beautiful red by Lady Burgundy. Rekha is a deep crimson red shade inspired by Indian cinema’s icon herself, Rekha!
I have swatches of all the shades available here and here! Lady Burgundy also has incredible high shine finish lippies, I have swatches of all Lady Burgundy Lip Lacquers here!

Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipsticks are super comfortable to wear and are really pigmented. Sarafine is a deep blue red. Also recommend checking out , a classic blue red.

Beso by Stila Cosmetics is a favorite amongst many. It’s a true red with a whipped, moussy formula that lasts all day.

ColourPop’s Ultra Matte line is exactly what the name suggests, these are super matte lipsticks and very long-lasting. Star Crossed is a deep berry red. Other Ultra Matte Lipstick shades to try: (deep brick red), (rich red), and (classic blue red)

If you’re looking for a liquid lipstick that stays on ALL day, then this is the one for you! It’s comfortable and VERY long wearing. Maybelline’s Pioneer is a classic blue red.

I really enjoy the MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick formula, it’s so soft and silky! This cool tone red lipstick shade is definitely a favorite of mine, especially since it doesn’t dry out my lips. See my other favorite MAC lipsticks here!

Another classic! Russian Red is an intense blue red. It’s so stunning and a perfect addition to your beauty collection. See my other favorite MAC lipsticks here!

Ruby Woo from MAC is a very red vivid blue and another cult favorite! See my other favorite MAC lipsticks here!

This is the newest red lipstick shade in my collection and I am obsessed! It’s a satin formula so it’s not transfer proof. The formula is super creamy and the best $3 you’ll spend! I have swatches of all 10 shades here!

Control is a brick red and is extremely soft and comfortable to wear. This does transfer and move around quite a bit for me so do keep that in mind when trying this red lipstick shade!

If you’re looking for a red gloss, Kaja Beauty Heart Melter is basically a lip gloss on a stick that melts onto lips. This cherry red shade is absolutely stunning and the packaging is so cute with the heart shape applicator! Kaja Beauty Heart Melter in Hot would be such a beautiful red for a Valentine’s Day gift or Valentine’s Day makeup look.

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils have rich pigment and Cruella is a scarlet red shade. Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in , a vivid siren red, is also a stunning shade to check out.

Have you tried any of these red lipsticks? Which ones are your favorite?