16 red lipsticks for Chinese New Year that suit Asian skin tones

Dior Beauty’s ambassador, Jisoo is always flaunting her favourite lippies from Dior on her Instagram, and while she’s usually seen with a pink lip, there are occasions when the star prefers something a little more red with a hint of orange like the Rouge Dior Couture Finish Refillable Lipstick in 844 Trafalgar. Available in four different finishes — satin, matte, metallic or velvet — this lipstick dresses your lips with a splash of colour and boasts a long-wearing formula that stays on throughout the day.

Dior Rouge Dior Couture Finish Refillable Lipstick
$60

Viral C-beauty brand Catkin’s lipstick offers a long-lasting, waterproof matte finish that is comfortable due to the addition of nourishing jojoba oil, olive oil and vitamin E. The pretty packaging is inspired by Chinese traditional paintings and can serve as a conversation starter.

Catkin Rouge Lipstick
$20.49 $22.90 11% off

What we love most about this pop is its gourd-like shaped applicator that tugs just nicely onto the cupid’s bow and dispenses just the right amount of product. The shade is a blue-red which helps give the impression of pearly whites when you smile, plus the formula is non-drying and universally flattering.

Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Colour
$42

Easily create that soft Korean blurred blotted lip look with this L’Oreal soft matte liquid lipstick. Apply a little in the centre of your lips and diffuse the edges with your fingers or a lip brush.

L’Oreal Paris Chiffon Signature Airy Velvet Soft-Matte Lip Colour Liquid Lipstick
$11.93 $24.12 51% off

With a hit of orange, this bright red lip from Peripera can be dual-purposed on the cheeks to create a stained blush effect. The whipped formula also contains vitamin E to nourish your pout.

Peripera Ink Airy Velvet
$9.90  $16.05  38% off 

Many assume that red lipsticks are usually reserved for special occasions. But that doesn’t have to be the case. For an everyday lippie, peep Gucci Beauty’s Rouge à Lèvres Voile Sheer Lipstick. We love how it hugs our lips upon application and it’s also very moisturising, especially for chapped lips.

Gucci Beauty Rouge à Lèvres Voile Sheer Lipstick
$65

For a mask-proof red lip option, tap on this Maybelline liquid lip. It offers a matte finish with up to 16-hour wear time and has a pointed doe foot applicator for precise application.

Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Lipstick
$16.24  $18.07  10% off

Great for medium skin tones, this red liquid lipstick from Gwen Stefani’s new beauty brand boasts a lightweight, long-wearing, and transfer-proof formula that delivers an ultra-matte finish. Besides its high colour payoff, the lipsticks are also said to smell like vanilla frosting too… Yum!

GXVE by Gwen Stefani I’m Still Here Lightweight Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick
$41

Infused with grape juice and aloe vera extracts to ensure that lips stay hydrated, Silkygirl’s water-based lip tint provides weightless, long-wearing coverage and imparts a plumping effect.

Silkygirl MLBB Lip Tint in Scarlet
$6.75  $7.97  15% off

This CNY, cult favourite beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury has launched a limited edition lipstick for the occasion. Unlike your usual bold reds, the new lipstick sees more of a red mauve hue, that enhances the natural colour of your lips, while a few more layers builds to a more dramatic true mauve for a dose of understated glamour.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick (Lunar New Year Limited Edition)
$51

Whether you’re saving this for CNY or Valentine’s Day, this lipstick would be perfect to carry you through any occasion. Suitable for all skin tones, this lipstick also comes with a rich satin finish, for lips that feel as luxurious as they look.

Bobbi Brown Struck By Luxe Collection Luxe Lipstick
$58

One of Chanel’s most popular reds, Independante is a cool-toned lipstick with a creamy and pigmented formula that flatters most skin tones.

Chanel Rouge Allure in 176 Independante
$62

This bold red from Bobbi Brown is as classic as it gets while retaining warmer undertones. The formula is lightweight and provides fade-resistant wear, so the colour stays fresh throughout the day.

Bobbi Brown Luxe Matte Lip Colour
$58