The best vegan red lipsticks right now
Nothing says confidence quite like a bold red lip – and finding the perfect vegan red lipstick is no longer an impossible mission. Here are our five current favourites that deliver intense colour, creamy texture and long-lasting wear.
The five must-try vegan red lipsticks right now
Glossier Generation G Lipstick
Directly inspired by makeup artists’ application techniques, this fragrance-free sheer-matte lipstick mimics the subtle tint achieved through lipstick blotting.
The formula enhances lips with buildable sheer pigment that flatters every natural lip colour. Shade Zip is a beautiful red with orange hues.
RRP: £20 - Find it on Glossier or Space NK
Vieve Modern Matte Lipstick
Luxuriously soft, comfortable and deeply pigmented, this formula delivers bold, intense matte colour without compromising on dimension or moisture, ensuring your lips remain vibrant and hydrated.
Shade Muse is a true, elegant red that will stay put all day.
RRP: £23 - Find it on Vieve, Space NK or Cult Beauty
Merit Beauty Signature Lips
For a lipstick that feels as good on your lips as it looks in your bathroom, this velvet-finish lipstick is a standout.
The shade Vermillion is a warm, flattering red that instantly brightens your whole look, while the plush, soft-matte texture gives that blurred, modern finish without drying your lips out.
Infused with hyaluronic acid for a naturally plumped effect and sesame seed extract to smooth and condition, it’s one of those rare reds you can wear all day in complete comfort.
RRP: £23 - Find it on Merit Beauty or Sephora
Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2
The iconic Hot Lips lipstick got even better with a new version and even more intense shades of red, such as Red Hot Susan.
The creamy formula makes your lips feel super soft whilst the light diffusing pigments create a luminous, matte finish.
RRP: £30 - Find it on Charlotte Tilbury or Cult Beauty
Hourglass Unlocked Soft Matte Lipstick
This primer-infused formula gives lips a soft matte finish that stays put from morning coffee to evening cocktails, without drying or feathering.
Packed with conditioning ingredients, it smooths and preps as you apply so the colour glides on like silk.
Choose Red 0 for a bold true red or Lush 360 for a warmer brick tone.
RRP: £37 - Find it on Cult Beauty
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