The return of the red lip: how to find your perfect shade

Make-up artists share their pro tips to help you choose the best rouge.

Red lippy: an elegant and timeless classic

Red lipstick is back. Not just on our lips – thanks to lockdown easing meaning we’re embracing bold make-up again – but on the SS21 catwalks, from bright matte pouts at Hermes and Balmain, to deliciously dark red wine hues at Rodarte and Valentino.

“We saw a lot of red on the runway this season, which wasn’t surprising, as it’s such a glorious pick me up,” says Chanel make-up artist Zoe Taylor. “Personally, I love a red lip. It’s modern yet classic and, paired with a slick of mascara, is the ultimate in Parisian chic.”