5 Best Red Lipsticks for Dark Skin 2020

This is about the best red lipsticks for Dark Skin and Black Women in 2020

Everyone should have at least one staple red lipstick in their makeup arsenal so here are some of the best red lipstick for dark skin.

Red lipsticks can be intimidating but they don't have to be. Choosing the right one that suits your skin tone can not only elevate your entire outfit and/or makeup look but also boost your confidence!
Moreover, with Valentine's Day coming up, now is the perfect time to expand your makeup collection and find your next favorite red lipstick.

Colorpop Goldie swatch on dark skin
Colorpop Goldie lippie stix 


Colourpop - Goldie X: This red comes in a lippie stix packaging and is described as a matte brick red. I absolutely love this lipstick because it commands attention, it is deep but not too dark. It dries matte and can be a bit drying so it is best to moisturize or your lips will crack after a while. 

Swatch of H&M Beauty Curtain Call lipstick pencil on dark skin
H&M Beauty Curtain Call lipstick pencil


H&M Beauty - Curtain Call: H&M Beauty is mistakenly the last place someone would look at for beauty products and it's a shame because I have found quite a few gems there including this lipstick pencil. The red color is pretty unique. It is a dark red lipstick but also has some hints of brown and it is absolutely amazing. It has a creamy texture but dries matte on the lips and will NOT transfer. Matter of fact, I actually have a hard time taking it off at the end of the day. It can be very drying so make sure to moisturize your lips prior to application.  

Swatch of Dose of Colors Aesthetic on dark skin
Dose of Colors - Aesthetic

Dose of Colors - Aesthetic: This liquid lipstick was made in collaboration with @iluvsarahii. It is described as a burnt terracotta. It takes a while - at least a minute- for it to set and for the true color to show but once it does, it reveals a beautiful orangey-red color. It feels very comfortable on the lips and it is not sticky.  

Swatch of Nars Velvet Matte lipstick pencil in cruella on dark skin
Nars Velvet Matte - Cruella

Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil - Cruella: This Nars velvet lipstick pencil is described as a scarlet red. It has rightfully become a cult favorite within the beauty industry because it suits so many skin-tones. It has a creamy texture but dries matte but is non-drying. The only con about the Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil is that it is not transfer-proof so you will have to careful when talking and eating and you may have to re-apply it throughout the night. 

Swatch of Revlon Really Red lipstick on dark skin
Revlon Really Red swach on Dark Skin

Revlon - Really Red
: This is a bullet lipstick part of Revlon's Super Lustrous range. The color is not too vibrant, not too dark, it is just...really red. The lipstick applies very smoothly and feels comfortable on the lips. Although it is a matte formula, like the name suggests, it has a bit of sheen to it and will transfer. I suggest blotting a bit after applying to remedy the problem. Since this shade came out years ago, it is not readily available on the market but you can get it on Amazon.

What is your favorite red lipstick?


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