16 Women on the Red Lipstick that Makes Them Feel Powerful

Marilyn Monroe, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift are all known for having a signature red lip. But a swipe of red lipstick is a look that makes the everyday woman feel glamorous, too. “It reminds me of the powerful feminine that I am inside,” says Los Angeles-based content creator TyLynn Nguyen, whose favorite is French makeup artist Violette’s Petal Bouche Matte. “When I wear it, the world knows I mean business,” says Cosmopolitan beauty-editor-at-large and BeautyUnited executive director Julee Wilson.

Point taken. Read on for 16 recommendations from glamorous red-lip lovers—from matte and bold to shiny lip stains—to find your perfect red.