7 Lipsticks In Shades Of Lucky Red For A Pow Wow Chinese New Year Look
They’re not just an auspicious colour, they’re also suitable for wearing under a mask too.
By Vanessa Chia,
Known to bring luck, joy and good fortune, red is the symbol of the Lunar New Year. And the easiest way to wear the auspicious colour is with a red lip, simply because the colour never goes out of style.
Here is our shortlist of' 'ox-picious' reds that will please even the fussiest elderly folks as you usher in the Year of the Ox in 2021.
A timeless and sensual crimson red inspired by the first red lipsticks created by the late Christian Dior. The beautiful velvet finish is extra long-wearing yet feels oh-so-comfortable on the lips. Plus, it now comes with a refillable case, embracing the sustainable efforts of the House of Dior.
A bold and daring hue, this limited-edition warm red, designed just for the festive season, will brighten up your complexion and instantly transform your look. Despite its satin finish, the colour sits comfortably on the lips and doesn’t transfer. But if you’re still worried, blot the colour after application prior to wearing your mask.
Our fave from the brand’s Iron Reds Collection, created especially for Chinese New Year. It’s an easy-to-wear vibrant red that comes with an ever-so-subtle tinge of gold shimmer for extra luck. Comfortable on the lips and won’t create a mess under your mask.
Its whipped, mousse-like texture delivers a long-lasting soft matte colour that feels comfortable on the lips. This is thanks to a special blend of powders and emollients that keep your lips looking soft and smooth for up to 10 hours.
Limited edition lip colours encased in a lucky red packaging, and that flatter every skin tone. Rose Wish is a muted, matte brick red that’s ideal for olive skin tones, while Lucky Cherry is a matte bright red, perfect for fairer complexions.
A bold scarlet red to complement your new CNY outfit. While it has a matte finish that won’t budge, its formula is infused with moringa and passion fruit seed oils that not only enhance the colour’s vibrancy but also keep lips conditioned and soft. Also comes in a limited edition red-hot packaging.
There’s nothing more auspicious than this luscious highly pigmented lip colour in a combination of red and gold. It’s not only the perfect finishing touch to your festive outfit but it may also bag you an extra big hongbao too.
This article first appeared in Her World