The 9 favourite red lipsticks HW beauty editors use

Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Fusion in 818 True Red, $52

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The blend of polymers, gel, soft oils and ultra-fine colour pigments delivers budge-proof and intense matte colour. Vitamin E keeps lips soft and smooth.

Available at Chanel Beauty boutiques and counters.

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Gucci Beauty Rouge a Levres Satin Lipstick in 503 Teresina Ruby, $53

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This ruby red is ideal for deeper skin tones. The vibrant and creamy lipstick promises a long-lasting finish yet still remains lightweight and comfortable on the lips.

Available at Gucci Beauty counters and Gucci boutiques. 

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Burberry Beauty Kisses Lip Lacquer in No. 41 Military Red, $47

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A lasting liquid lip colour with the intensity of a gloss. It keeps lips soft, plumped and moisturised. Especially suitable for skins with warm undertones.

Available at Sephora ION and

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Cle de Peau Beaute Lipstick Cashmere in 103 Legend, $92

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A dramatic deep matte red, this feels as soft as cashmere on the lips while delivering unrivalled colour. The formula contains a blend of oils (including argan) and powders to make your lips look smooth and supple.

Available at Cle de Peau Beaute boutique and counters. 

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Bobbi Brown Luxe Shine Intense Lipstick in Claret, $49

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This is red with a little shine, this lipstick also nourishes and protects with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and botanical extracts.

Available at Bobbi Brown boutiques and counters.

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Pat McGrath Labs Mattetrance Lipstick – Elson, $59

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Channel your inner Marilyn Monroe with this true red. A bold pop of colour in a velvety-matte finish, it also contains optical diffusers for an oh-so-smooth pout. This shade is ideal for fair skin tones.

Available at Sephora stores. 

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Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Amplified in A RD163, $42

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Combining rich colour intensity with a glossy satin-sheen, this truly is the best of both worlds. Also contains conditioning oil and powders for comfortable all-day wear.

Available at Shu Uemura boutiques and counters. 

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Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Sheet Matte in 101 Rouge Libre, $54

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A berry-red that works for a wide variety of skin tones, the buildable coverage also means you can get either a whisper of colour or a more intense shade. The luminous matte finish is unique and leaves lips kissable and beautiful.

Available at Yves Saint Laurent Beauté boutiques and counters.

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Tom Ford Beauty Lip Color Satin Matte Lipstick in Shanghai Lily, $76

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A cool red in a velvet-matte finish that works well on different skin tones. The formula keeps the lips smooth and moisturised.

Available at Tom Ford Beauty counters and Sephora stores. 

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