Best Red and Nude Lipsticks

RAVISHING REDS

A swipe of crimson lipstick makes you look glamorous instantly, little to no additional makeup required. First, find your signature shade. If your complexion is medium to deep, opt for a burgundy or a red with orange undertones; if you're fair, blue-based or berry hues are ideal. Then, for lasting color, try makeup artist Erin Parsons' layering technique: "Use a small brush to apply concealer around your mouth, line your lips with pencil, apply lipstick, blot with a tissue, and reapply lipstick. The concealer creates a barrier that will hold it in place all day."

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From top left, clockwise: Givenchy Le Rouge lipstick in Carmin Escarpin, $38, sephora.com; Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Infatuated Red, $26, nars.com; Shiseido Rouge Rouge lipstick in Poppy, $28, shiseido.com; CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte Lipstick in Crimson Cat, $8, covergirl.com; By Terry Baume de Rose Nutri- Couleur in Cherry Bomb, $56, saksfifthavenue.com; Burberry Full Kisses lipstick in Oxblood, $30, sephora.com; Jane Iredale PureMoist Lipstick in Cindy, $25, janeiredale.com; Tom Ford Lip Contour Duo in Secret Escort, $53, tomford.com; Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge lipstick in Caprice, $32, sephora.com; Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor in Passion, $9, revlon.com.

NEW NUDES

There are more neutral shade options—and textures—than ever before. Glosses and sheer formulas are always flattering, while the new velvety mattes add rich intensity. (They also feel cushiony on the lips and remain moist, a technological marvel.) Look for a your-lips-but-better hue (pinks, peaches), not a fleshy one (yellows, beiges). You don't want your lip color blending into the rest of your face, explains makeup artist Troy Surratt. Create subtle dimension and a fuller pout with his easy tip: "Line only the Cupid's bow and the lower center of the lip."

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From top left, clockwise: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Stark Naked, $20, urbandecay.com; Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Hi-Lustre Light Sculpting Lipstick in Nude Reveal, $32, esteelauder.com; Surratt Beauty Lipslique in Nu De Soleil, $34, sephora.com; RMS Beauty lip2cheek in Spell, $36, rmsbeauty.com; Gucci Sensuous Deep-Matte Lipstick in Intriguing Nude, $40, gucci.com; Clinique Pop Matte Matte Lip Colour + Primer in Blushing Pop, $19, clinique.com; Smith & Cult The Tainted lip gloss in Linger Sigh, $24, bergdorfgoodman.com; Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Berry Brown, $9, neutrogena.com; Chantecaille Lip Stick in Mirage, $36, barneys.com; Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Cameo, $19, elizabetharden.com; Bobbi Brown Tube Tint in Naked, $23, bobbibrown.com; bareMinerals Gen Nude Buttercream Lipgloss in Minx, $18, bareescentuals.com.

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