Love at First Sight

By Claire Page

Valentine’s Day is coming and you have your reservations made, your date-night outfit picked out, and your card is signed sealed...and almost delivered. The only thing missing is the perfect lipstick shade to wear on your Valentine’s date night. Whether you want a brick red matte, pink-red gloss or a bright red lipstick, there is a perfect shade for you to complete the perfect date night look. Here are some popular lipsticks for you to wear on Valentine’s Day this year. 

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick

Color: So Red $34

This lipstick is an iconic bright red with the perfect amount of hydration to make your lips the most kissable lips of the night, hence the name. An extra benefit of this lipstick has tree extracts that will help protect your lips from  ultraviolet damage while being vegan friendly and gluten-free! So, if you have sensitive lips, this is the one for you!

Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte

Christian Louboutins’ luxury products do not end with shoes, rather it continues with their makeup. Their non-drying velvet matte lip has the softest touch while having a rich pigment that will make a statement. This lipstick may be more on the expensive side, but the quality is worth the money and lasts up to four hours of wear!

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Souffle Matte Lip Cream

If you are looking for an affordable lipstick designed by a celebrity, this is the one for you! This lip has a whipped cream formula that feels weightless and has a rich berry pigment to add uniqueness to your look! By adding a botanical blend of lotus, gardenia and white-water lily with vitamin E, this lip cream calms and soothes lips while wearing! 

Nars Lip Gloss 

Color: Salamanca $24

If bright red or matte is not your forte, no worries, Nars has you covered! Their Salamanca Lip Gloss is a sheer strawberry pink tone that is subtle but bold enough to make a statement still.

Tom Ford Gloss Luxe

Color: 01 Disclosure $58

Tom Ford created the best weightless liquid balm that doubles as a high shine gloss! With  medium coverage, you can create the perfect lip. In addition, this gloss luxe is infused with oils that creates long-lasting hydrating wear. The bright red color is perfect for a night out! 

Rouge Dior Metallic 

Color: 756 Panache $38

Rouge Dior is Dior’s most iconic long-wearing lipstick that is available in  seventy-five shades and four different finishes. Panache is mainly a pink pigment but has a hint of red undertones and a gold metallic that adds a shimmer element to your look! 

Revlon ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick

Color: Fire & Ice $10

Revlon is a drugstore cult classic, do not let the lower price fool you, this is a great lipstick! A bang for your buck, and who doesn’t love that? The shade Fire & Ice is a rich and creamy color that lasts up to 16 hours! If you love an easy, affordable and satin finish, this one will become your go-to!