Whether you’ve got a romantic day out planned, are chilling out with your gal pals or spending a night out celebrating this Valentine’s, a swipe of lipstick can pull your look together effortlessly—and set the mood.
Ace your V-day pout with these lipstick shades that don’t stop at red, in fact... we think there are as many colours you can put on your lips as there are quotes about love. Or think of them as a sweet little something, perfect for treating yourself or as a Valentine’s Day gift for someone special.
Ready to add to cart? Below, explore the best Valentine’s Day lipsticks that will make welcome additions to your makeup collection.
1. A coral crush
Huda Beauty Lip Blush Creamy Lip & Cheek Stain - Coral Kiss is part of a series of lipsticks that boast a rich colour payoff. We love this coral one: bright and perfect for V-day, it certainly feels like one of Cupid’s colours. This product also doubles as a creamy lip stain, long-lasting with a hint of a glossy finish.
2. The pink-pink look
From the house of Pierre Cardin, the Paris Magnetic Dream Lipstick in shade Flamingo is a silky, high-pigment lipstick in a playful shade of pink. Adds an effortless touch of femininity to your look. We’d heart it!
3. Sweet peachy-nude
Huda Beauty’s Power Bullet Cream Glow Hydrating Lipstick – Honey Bun has a lip formula that promises love at first swipe. Founder Huda Kattan calls it her go-to, because its shiny, creamy formula is one that her husband finds irresistible. Try this peach shade for your big night, and bask in compliments and its juicy, sun-kissed glory.
4. Cherry lips
Get that doyenne-inspired look: a cherry pucker that you can create with this lip stain. The Rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint in Cherry Bomb is both hydrating and richly pigmented. The soft, glossy sheen it deposits onto the lips makes it universally appealing, easy to wear and kiss-proof.
5. A naturally tinted pout
Forest Essentials Tinted Lip Serum Madhu Rasa Lipstick - Anar Rasa has a sheer, tinted formula that lightly stains the lips with a delicate red hue. Enriched with naturally sweetened Ayurvedic ingredients, this is a nourishing, balmy hint of lip colour you can wear if you prefer staying natural.
6. High-energy colour
Achieve well-defined coral lips with the Laura Mercier High Vibe Lip Color in Blaze. A shade of poppy red that also contains light-reflecting particles for a metallic finish, swiping this on promises to bring your lips and your look to life. High Vibe Lip glides onto your lips delivering a vivid colour payoff in just one effortless stroke.
7. Velvety red
If you’re looking for a formula that can give you a fiery red lip in a powdery matte finish, Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipstick - Royal Red has got you covered. Prepare for a classic rouge shade of red that creates the perfect pout.
8. Pink Valentine
We’re falling for this one for obvious reasons - MARS Retractable Poppins Lip Crayon in Pink Valentine has flirty love baked right in! A pink with a burst of bubblegum vibrancy, this shade exudes self-love and confidence. Channel your inner Barbie or add a touch of playful whimsy to your V-day look.
9. Berry lovely
MyGlamm Lip and Cheek Rouge in Berry Bliss makes for a glamourous finishing touch to your Valentine’s Day glam. Designed for use as a 2-in-1 lip and cheek rouge, this colour glides on smoothly and deposits a youthful flush to your cheeks and a rosy tint to your lips, simultaneously softening your skin thanks to its shea and cocoa butter formula.
10 Noir lips, deep love
Inspired by intrigue and mystery, this shade of lipstick was built to add some drama to lighter skin tones, or to seriously flatter deep skin tones. Estee Lauder Pure Color Emerald Lipstick in Midnight Kiss has that bit of magic in every swipe. Infused with red raspberry, meadowfoam, and apricot seed oils to keep the lips moisturized and plump, it will give you a finish smooth enough to make hearts skip a beat.