There is something truly *fearless* about Taylor Swift’s red lipstick. Since her first country music festival, the red lippy has become an essential part of the singer’s beauty routine.
According to die-hard fans, Taylor has been seen to change up the tones of her red lip pending the debut of her next album.
Prior to the release of Reputation, we saw Taylor sport a rich wine red while on a celebrity-filled red carpet in New York. Similarly, just in time for 1989, it was a pinky-red colour painted across her lips.
While the red lipstick has been a Taylor essential since time immemorial, it just so happens that her lover boy, Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, whose jersey’s are a vibrant cherry red… talk about “invisible strings.”
So, if you are in the market for your next red lipstick, why not try one of these formulas adored by Ms Swift?
TAYLOR SWIFT’S GO-TO RED LIPSTICKS FOR EVERYDAY WEAR
- For long-lasting everyday use try the MAC Retro matte lipstick in Ruby Woo
- A date night essential with minimal transfer is the Pat McGrath Labs Dramatique Mega lip pencil in Elson
- For a blend of pink and red tones try the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Lost Cherry
Best red lipsticks Taylor Swift swears by
Event: Grammy Awards in 2016
MAC Retro matte lipstick in Ruby Woo
$40 at Myer
Throwing it back to the blonde bob era, Taylor was seen at the Grammys in her much-loved Ruby Woo lippy from MAC. An iconic shade she has been known to love, the Ruby Woo formula is long-lasting with a completely matte finish.
Key features:
- Formulation: Stick, Cream
- Finish: Matte
- Medium-to-full buildable coverage
Also available at:
- $40 from MAC
- $40 from The Iconic
Event: New York City trip with Kelce in 2025
Rare Beauty Kind Words matte lipstick in Devoted
$36 at Sephora
“It was rare, I was there, I remember it all too well”, Sorry, we couldn’t miss the opportunity! Looking to be sporting her bestie Selena Gomez’s brand Rare Beauty, we can’t get enough of this red lippy look.
Defining the lips and offering a soft matte finish for minimal transfer, this matte lipstick is entirely deserving of the 4.6 star rating. One satisfied customer said that they “loveee everything about this lipstick”, with a specific mention to the lightweight nature of the formula.
Key features:
- Finish: Matte
- Formulation: Stick
- Benefits: Hydrating and long-wearing
Event: Met Gala in 2016
Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in Trust Issues
$33.98 at Anastasia Beverly Hills
Not your typical Taylor tonal but certainly a popular look, this ABH liquid lipstick in Trust Issues sparked the initial excitement for the theme of what would become the Reputation album. Serving sophistication in all the right ways, this liquid lipstick is said to be as long-lasting as it is rich in colour.
Key features:
- Finish: Matte
- Ultra-saturated pigment
- Full-coverage look
Event: The Eras Tour in 2024
Pat McGrath Labs Dramatique Mega lip pencil in Elson
$52 at Sephora
If you were lucky enough to visit Taylor at The Eras Tour, then you’ll be aware of the quick-changes and endless running around that our queen experienced. Known to be one of TS’s all time favourites, the Pat McGrath Mega lip pencil was a top pick for busy nights on stage.
Not only is this lip pencil the G.O.A.T for easy application, but after a recent smooch with boyfriend, Travis Kelce, it goes without saying that this one is kiss-proof too.
Key features:
- Finish: Matte
- Benefits: Long-wearing
Event: 1989 Era in 2014
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Lost Cherry
$54 at Charlotte Tilbury
Blending the best of pinks and cherry red, Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution was encompassment with everything 1989. While not her typical vibrant red, this shade served everything that we could have possibly wanted for the 1989 era.
Key features:
- Finish: Modern-matte
- Benefits: Hydrates with Lipstick Tree Extract
- Long-lasting colour up to 10 hours
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