Most Iconic Lipstick Shades EVER
There are just some lipstick shades that you have to have. At some point in our teenage or adolescent lives, we’ve seen popular lipstick shades advertised on TV, printed in magazines, or even promoted on Instagram. These lipstick shades, at that time, were the ones you had to own in order to seem “updated” with beauty trends. Some lipstick shades are all the rage, and some of them even rise up the ranks to becoming iconic lipstick shades.
So, what makes these lipsticks reach the icon status? For one, they have to look good on most skin types, which is pretty difficult, so that alone is an achievement. Next, they should be unique. There are a lot of ruby red lipsticks, but which ruby red is the BEST ruby red?
We’ve rounded up some of the best iconic lipstick shades that you need to get your hands on. That is, if you can. Some of these are pretty hard to find, so if you have them, consider yourself #blessed!
Lipstick shades so iconic you just HAVE to have them
Lipstick shade 1: MAC’s Ruby Woo
What’s one MAC lipstick shade that’s almost always out of stock no matter where you check? Ruby Woo. This is one of the most iconic reds in the history of lipstick shades. Some even consider it to be the best red lipstick in the world. With blue undertones, this red shade has become the go-to red for many ladies.
One trick to making this lipstick shade really pop is to color your lips fully. Check out lip contouring so you perfect it each time!
Every lady needs a red lipstick. Go for this one if you haven’t gotten yours.
Lipstick shade 2: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice
Ruby Red is one thing. Hollywood Red is another. Would you believe one of the prettiest lipstick shades from Revlon has been a bestseller for more than fifty years? Fire & Ice first blew up in the fifties! Now, with the popularity of Game of Thrones, we can see why many people would want this for novelty’s sake.
Lipstick shade 3: Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit in Candy K
A pinkish nude, Candy K is one of Kylie Cosmetics’ highest selling lip kits. Love her or hate her, this is one shade that’s a great take on the nude lip. It isn’t too bare and isn’t too pink — it’s the perfect formula, really. Sure, some of her lip kits are pricey, but for the quality and pigmentation, you get your money’s worth. Plus, Kylie Cosmetics is one of the very few brands that sell lip liners and liquid lipstick shades of the exact pigmentation.
Check out Kylie’s newest lip kit.
Lipstick shade 4: Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Lipstick
Wait, what? It’s GREEN? Actually, it isn’t. Don’t let its name fool you! This lipstick actually reacts with your natural pH levels, turning into a beautiful soft pink shade that blends smoothly with your skin tone. Magical.
Lipstick shade 5: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
Chances are, your mother or grandmother used this lipstick shade in the nineties. Today, wearing it will give you an instant “flash to the past” vibe. This glossy lipstick has a ruby red tint that makes your lips look plump and healthy. (Read more: 6 ways to plump your lips if you need that real deal Kylie pout!) Now that glossy lipstick shades are making a comeback, it’s time to stock up on this Black Honey shade!
