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23 Red Lipsticks You Need To Purchase Immediately

"Put on some red lipstick and live a little." --Dita Von Teese

This post has been updated to include the correct product names.

We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about their go-to red lipstick. Here’s what they had to say:

1. Russian Red by MAC

"Mac Russian Red is my favorite red lipstick. It’s got loads of pigment and it lasts ages. I only need to apply it a couple of times throughout the night, which is always a bonus when you have a little too much alcohol and don’t want to look like the Joker." --MauraLarshall

Buy it here for $16.

2. Indie Flick Matte Lipstick by NYX

"I love NYX Matte Lipstick in Indie Flick!" --Rachel Howze, Facebook

Buy it here for $6.

3. Hexagram by Kat Von D

"All Kat Von D." --sandyb41f4d022a

Get it here for $21.

4. Bichette by ColourPop Cosmetics

"Vegan products, animal friendly, and dries matte *swoons*" --kalanc2

Get it here for $5.

5. True Dimensions Lipstick in Firecracker by Mary Kay

"Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Firecracker!!" --daniellej4dc58b845

Buy it here for $18.

6. Ruby Woo by MAC

"Ruby Woo by MAC. The perfect red for any occasion!" --krystled4ec0329e3

"Ruby Woo by MAC! 100% favorite!" --ebaldwin96

Buy it here for $16.

7. Hot Passion by Covergirl

"My go-to red lipstick brand is 'Hot Passion' by Covergirl. It gives me confidence and makes my lips and blue eyes pop with its bright red tone." --klg13c

Buy it here for $5.94.

8. Cherry Bomb by Wet N Wild

"It's nothing fancy, but I use wet n wild 'cherry bomb.' I love the way it looks on me. Plus, the name of the lip color is amazing!I love the song cherry bomb by the runaways." --Jersey Born, Facebook

Buy it here for $1.99.

9. Monte Carlo by NYX

"NYX Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo.” --emilye3

Buy it here for $6.

10. Ceramide by Elizabeth Arden

"A little pricy but oh so worth it." --taftg1

Get it here for $22.50.

11. Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil by NARS

"Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl will forever be my favorite. It’s the perfect shade of red for people with pale skin with cool undertones, plus it lasts all day (and then some)! If you need an example of how amazing it is, just look to Taylor Swift, Dragon Girl is her go to for red lips!" --Courtney

Buy it here for $26.

12. Lady Danger by MAC

"MAC’s Lady Danger will forever be my go-to shade. The bright coral undertones make it pop in any season and it pairs with everything in my closet♡ it’s a must buy!" --Baberuthless

Buy it here for $16.

13. LipSense by SeneGence (Blu-Red)

"I love Senegence Blu-Red and glossy gloss over it! This stuff stays on all day, and even passes the breakfast burrito test! If you want red that won’t rub off on your white shirt this is it." --meganrapozo93

Buy it here for $27.

14. American Doll by Anastasia Liquid Lipstick

"I’m all about that classy red lip! I’m wearing Anastasia liquid lipstick! This one is American doll! ;)" --kassid2

Get it here for $29.29.

15. Rimmel’s #11 by Kate Moss

"Rimmel’s #11 by Kate Moss…a classic red that’s not to bright for fair skin and blondes." --leanneh417b1adc7

Buy it here for $4.74.

16. Alabama by NYX

"NYX matte lipstick in Alabama for warm tones, nice deep brick red (I’m from there so I thought it was hilarious and had to have it. Looks great as you can see!)" --FoxtrotSierra

Buy it here for $5.99.

17. Candy Apple Red Colorburst Lip Butter by Revlon

"I love the Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters. I have almost all the shades but the Candy Apple Red is my favorite. :)" --manaT622

Buy it here for $5.99.

18. Diva by MAC

"Always Diva by MAC! It’s a deeper shade of red, more on the plum side, and is super silky and smooth. It’s also a matte, which I love, and stays on wonderfully throughout the day." --nataliem4bb6324eb

Buy it here for $16.

19. The Red Rouge Cream by Sephora

"Sephora Rouge Cream lipstick $12.50 in the classic red. Has high end quality at half the price!" --kmmaldia

Buy it here for $12.50.

20. Cruella Velvet Matte Lip Pencil by NARS

"I’m wearing NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in the color Cruella. I love it, and it stays on (and doesn’t leave lip marks on cups!)" --mildmars

Buy it here for $26.

21. Red Amour Créme Smooth Lip Colour by Laura Mercier

"My favorite red lipstick is the Laura Mercier Créme Smooth Lip Colour in Red Amour. It’s a really nice true red shade." --justanotherelizabeth

Buy it here for $27.

22. Kate Moss 110 Lasting Finish by Rimmel

"My favourite is Rimmel lasting finish by Kate Moss 110, looks great on pale skin and is really long lasting." --sizzyrocket

Buy it here for $4.23.

23. Pure Red Matte lipstick by NYX

"Easy breezy NYX Matte lipstick in ‘Pure Red’! Casually elegant, brings life to my laid back look." --arinar2

Get it here for $5.99.

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