Red lipstick is classic but many women are afraid to wear a bold red on their lips for fear they will look too made-up or worse, clownish. But everyone can wear red, if they choose the right color for their skin tone. True reds, like a fire-engine red, are fine for those with pink undertones in their skin while those with golden or yellow undertones should choose reds from the coral range.

When wearing a bright red lipstick, keep other make-up minimal. Your eyes and cheeks should not compete when lips take main stage. You can use a clear lip liner to keep the color from bleeding.

Favorite reds for lips:

Revlon Colorstay Soft & Smooth Lipcolor - Red Velvet

L’Oreal Colour Riche - British Red

Covergirl Outlast Smoothwear Lipcolor - Red Satin