Speaking of red lipstick, Stern says that more muted brick reds make for a pretty, blotted lip look on darker skin tones. When shopping for a brick red lipstick, look for deeper hues with burgundy ...

If a formula with serious staying power is what you're looking for, this matte liquid lipstick from Smashbox fits the bill. The deep brick red shade pops against all skin tones and just one layer ...