Top Blue-Based RED Lipsticks + Historical Facts About Red Lipstick

My top favorite blue based red lipsticks, in a variety of different finishes and price points. All of these quality finds have a rich pigment, are of high quality, will not bleed or feather and suit a wide range of complexions which is why they are my favorites. If you've been looking for that Marilyn Monroe red lipstick shade, you'll find one here!
LIPSTICKS SHOWN
- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in 'Beso' go.magik.ly/ml/m6nk/
- Maybelline 'Red For Me' go.magik.ly/ml/lc33/
- Colourpop Ultra Satin Lipstick in 'London Fog' go.magik.ly/ml/m6nq/
- Colourpop Ultra Matte Lipstick in 'Creeper' go.magik.ly/ml/m6ns/
- Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Matte in 'Dominate' go.magik.ly/ml/m6nn/
- Anastasia Liquid Lipstick in 'American Doll' go.magik.ly/ml/m6ni/
- Chanel Coco Rouge Ultra Hydrating Lip Color in 'Gabrielle' go.magik.ly/ml/m6np/
- Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 'Always Red' go.magik.ly/ml/m6nl/
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Lips: Laura Mercier 'Dominate'
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[@SloanePaoPow]

Revlon's super lustrous lipstick in "Love that Red" is a beautiful blue based red lipstick from the drugstore. Also, it is a true vintage color as it was launched in the 1950s. As always, great video Zabrena!

[@dominicankandie5957]

Thank you!! I love Revlon lipsticks.

[@laurend7816]

There is another one that has Snow in the name that is also a vintage shade. Cherries on Snow or something like that.

[@dreamscape405]

I think I'll have to buy that one!

[@kimberlyann8512]

Ohhh...I did not know about Love that red. Im definitely trying that one. I do love their cherries in the snow.

[@aylazelanagrebiel3210]

kimberly ann the cherries in the snow is simply stunning it’s a dupe for MAC’s Ruby Woo

[@joyt.3982]

This make-up lovin’ history teacher thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@Zabrena]

Yay! Thank you for all that you do, Joy!

[@ZillasCoop]

so you teach about Holodomor and the Dresden Firebombings too? So often the other events get left off or not mentioned

[@rturtle5795]

@@Zabrenawhat red lip liner do you recommend for these?

[@irishmama1468]

My mom is a redhead and always said they shouldn't wear red lipstick. I said that is hogwash, Zabrena does all the time. 😉💄

[@BinaBecker]

I'm a redhead, and I wear it a lot! Blue reds are great for everyone.

[@aylazelanagrebiel3210]

As a fellow red we look sexy af wearing red lip stick embrace it!

[@beebclark9663]

Fellow redhead here, too. I'll never give up my red lips! Just take the time to find the shade that works with your skin and hair together :)

[@Zabrena]

😂😂 good for you! She should absolutely rock them! I haven’t heard anyone but my grandmother use the term “hogwash” 😂 love it!

[@jolee333]

Yep, so do I, and I'm a redhead :D

[@rebeccawebb2298]

Loved the historical fact about Elizabeth Arden handing out red lipsticks for women's suffrage. And I love Elizabeth Arden Red Door Red lipstick too!

[@feverspell]

My two favorite red lipsticks are MAC's Ruby Woo and Russian Red. They always make me feel like a badass when I wear them, even to the grocery store. LOL

[@irairod5160]

I love Russian Red! Revlon's "Really Red" is a good dupe for it. So is Wet and Wild's "Stoplight Red". I apply Russian Red at home and carry either of the other two in my purse for touch ups--don't want my beloved (and more expensive) MAC lippie to melt in my car! I also melt Ruby Woo and Russian Red together to create a custom red color that I keep in a pallet. (Just an idea!)

[@janismhart6641]

I love those two myself, I own both!

[@aylazelanagrebiel3210]

I love those too! Revlon’s Cherries in The Snow is an excellent dupe for Ruby Woo!

[@TheYNirvana]

Ruby Woo is so pretty but really dry!

[@tiffprendergast]

TheYNirvana yup

[@kimberlyann8512]

My favorite red is Revlon super lustrous cherries in the snow. I loved all of the historical facts ❤

[@janismhart6641]

That was my grandmother's favorite red lipstick! It still is a beautiful shade!

[@Zabrena]

Classic color!

[@heathersaylor3379]

The Stila is absolutely stunning!!! Love it!!

[@adriennetorres8028]

I honestly can't believe you didn't mention Ruby Woo! 😲 It's such a stunning blue based red that flatters anyone who puts it on.

[@c.shadou1897]

The formula isn’t as good as Nars Dragon Girl to me, while they looo strikingly similar. Ruby Woo is amazing, but it kinda bleeds if it touches food (oil). Still, a staple that I love

[@ahditah8102]

No it is not

[@adriennetorres8028]

@@ahditah8102 ok lol

[@no-gc6xd]

@@c.shadou1897 Interesting - I put Dragon Girl over my Ruby Woo (just in the center of my bottom lip) for some highlighting. They look great together!

[@wildflower7975]

@@ahditah8102 you’re right.

[@edwinamcmanus5633]

I was surprised, since you mentioned Marilyn Monroe that you didn't feature the lipstick she actually wore that is still available today - Max Factor in Ruby Red. Max Factor really isn't covered on beauty channels and a lot of their make-up especially their lipsticks are the bomb.

[@ashleypharr8096]

I like that you added facts about the product into this video. Cool concept! I miss your makeup throughout history videos!

[@carolynambrose830]

My favorite historical fact was all the women wearing red lipstick in WWII to show thier patriotism. I've always loved this particular era (I mean the makeup & the styles. The actual war itself & holocaust...not so much. So much tragedy & loss.) Thank you for all tje info.

[@heatherthorne6722]

Besame cosmetics makes a replica of that shade. Victory red. It's a favorite! It's become a signature shade for me. That and their red velvet. ♥️♥️

[@tiffprendergast]

Carolyn Ambrose same here

[@hellopinky89]

Loved the video! I’m a huuuge fan of red lipstick, and being very fair skin I lean on blue based red lipstick. My favourite at the moment is Fenty Beauty Uncensored. Perfect.

[@Roadie247]

Oh how I absolutely love this video! I adore red lips. Thank you for this and I cannot wait for the era tutorials again. Love ya gorgeous! CANNOT WAIT TO PULL OUT MY RED TOMORROW MORNING ❤️

[@muoian]

Omg Asian here and want that Sephora lipstick now !

[@debbiegines7344]

Love the blue based red lipsticks! It’s such a beautiful color💄♥️ Thanks for another great video Zabrena!

[@BabeRuthless2112]

The first red lipstick I ever owned was NYC in Retro Red and I loved it. My current favorites are Maybelline's Super Stay Matte Ink in Pioneer and Milani's in 67 Matte Confidence. I love how richly pigmented both are and how long they both last respectivly even though Maybelline is a liquid lip and Milani is a classic cream. 💄💋

[@gwendy2858]

Thanks for your video💖 watermelon red is my favorite! Also love to watch the historical make up videos too!💖

[@rachelc2945]

This was very interesting and informative! Thank you for the research you put into this! I really enjoyed the little historical facts!💕💕

[@Zabrena]

Thank you for watching, Rebekah!

[@rachelc2945]

Zabrena Thank You for all you put into your videos! They are amazing!❤️

[@pameehanson1764]

I swear the Stila color was made for Lucille Ball, she was another iconic lady who wore gorgeous red lips❤️ with your red hair it was also stunning on you!

[@Zabrena]

Agreed! Love that she broke the “rules” about red lipsticks and showed red headed beauties can absolutely wear them!

[@beaniesmalls1]

This got me so excited for new historically accurate tutorials! It’s how I found you! 😍

[@nitij2088]

Missy and fierce by wet n wild is a beautiful true red lip too

[@chemofhope3323]

I love red lipsticks, I'll never be without one of them at least! for me, red lipstick is a statement by its own! my favourite is "Loyal" from The Balm.

[@MeganMcIntosh]

Loved hearing the fun facts! And all beautiful reds. I'd love to buy the Stila one.

[@gracen5028]

Amazing video. Very informative, illustrative and most importantly concise and on point!

[@lapematd]

I love the Burt's Bees Matte Lip crayon in Napa Vineyard. Is moisturizing and a beautiful color.

[@christineronewicz5949]

I always have stayed away from red lipstick, but going to try your tip, using my finger and getting a stain effect ...found all the historic facts interesting :) ♡ ...

[@AGC00627]

I absolutely love Joah’s Tintation Lip Stain in the color Thirst!! 😻😻

[@1978Marianne]

You made me buy the Chanel en Sephora lipsticks! So beautiful they are, so thank you for this video and inspiration👍🏻💐

[@marisamitchell8611]

This was so fun! I loved all of the historical facts, that was my favorite part!

[@bobbiethompson8637]

Love your beautiful red hair an that red lipstick 💄 is so beautiful on you I love a beautiful red true lip color this was all so great to know can’t wait to see your other videos love ya

[@luckysting]

my favorite is besame's red velvet, the lipstick worn by agent carter herself during the show

[@lisanickerson4788]

The company also uses historical means to make their cosmetics.

[@c.shadou1897]

Besame is great indeed!!

[@julied1959]

I have fair skin and really like Lipstick Queen in Saint Red. It has a slightly more shear coverage than the liquid lipsticks in the video, but stays put and looks beautiful. Thank you for the great video!

[@Letty4]

Yesss! Blue based reds are my favorite! Great video!

[@trishcraft]

Rimmels diva red is great. Super shiny,stays well with a lip liner, and moist too. I love it over nyx cherry skyes liquid lip

[@soniathegemini1593]

Love the stila liquid lippie. So vibrant and pigmented 💋 great video 💄👍

[@littlebum2009]

Hi Zabrena. All red lipsticks look stunning on you. Nars Matte lip pencil in Dragon Girl is gorgeous too. Love your facts. Can wait for your historic videos to come back. Love ya x ❤💋

[@alagorical8001]

your hair looks STUNNING in this video. Very vintage, love it! Also, great video as always, thanks! xxx

[@tammyherrera7262]

I Love This Video!!! Not only do I enjoy the demos of the diff colors of red BUT the historical facts! It’s just so much fun to watch! U should do blue eyeshadows next 😍💄🌟

[@colettem.7064]

Oh, I saw Besame in the ad for "Victory Red" in your last red lipstick 💄 fact. Your recommendation on the Chanel has my interest.

[@niknikc27]

This is one of my favorite videos so far! More please!!!

[@fdunklin]

I love that you included historical and information about lipstick! You are setting a wonderful example that women have beauty and brains! I am a history teacher so seeing your historical videos makes me happy! Keep up the good work! You are an inspiration to me!

[@inabind416]

Wow Zabrena, I looooved this video because I love history and I looove red lipstick! My favorite fact was the victory lipstick one, for sure. I would’ve done that as well. Anyway, Wet N Wild has quite a few blue based reds across their line that I adore but unfortunately I can’t remember their names, and I’m too lazy to get my buttocks up off the couch right now to go check 🙃. Yay! You’re bringing back that historical videos back 😃, can’t wait!

[@HerHuntress]

Glad to hear you are getting back into the historically accurate videos! They are my fav!!

[@ElleIsForLiving]

You rock these colors! I love your facts and am so glad you are bringing back the historical videos! ♥ Elle

[@Zabrena]

Yayyyyy!!!

[@marlene4044]

You are the best I learned so much from you

[@TCB5495]

Thank you for this video! I love red lipstick. You have given me more options. 😊 I like different shades of red, so I just try them out.

[@themightyquill560]

This was so interesting, I enjoyed the little historical facts and am excited to see more of your historically accurate videos! My favorite blue-based red lipstick is also from the Sephora Collection, their Rouge Cream lipstick in the shade 04/The Red. It’s really comfortable but long lasting. I need to try their red liquid lipstick though, it looks so pretty!

[@valerioliva9872]

L’Oréal pro matte liquid lipstick in “matador” is stunning and lasts all day !

[@robind2727]

Great and very informative video! Love the added facts too! 💋

[@rifflinthemind.5793]

I really enjoyed this video and found the Beso Stila shade in several kits on the clearance same on Stilas website, so I treated myself. Thank you for all the historical tips and lipstick suggestions, I have had a rough time and needed a bit of a self care boost.

[@virginiagirl6628]

Thank you! I love blue based ones! I hate the ones that look orangey once on. You look gorgeous in red lipstick! I love your historical makeup videos! I think you already did (memory thing happening🤔) and even if you did could you do another 40's video? I think woman looked so glamorous yet strong too!

[@camiemccoyable]

Fenty Uncensored Universal Red!!!! Great video thanks for the fun facts.

[@NaturallyLuvely]

Yaaassssss!!!!!!!🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@user-vw3zi2wp5w]

That reads more warm on me especially

[@victoriaw5885]

Love the way you present your videos 😍👍

[@wendyd1229]

My mother was in high school during WW II. She told me about the red lipstick. Thought it was neat. Rock that red 💄!

[@vickie3020]

Been waiting for this video on red lipsticks...Tu so much!...Love all the fun facts involving red lips

[@PhuongLe-zf5oi]

yessss this is the video i’ve been looking for 🥰🥰🥰 thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@juneharrop6245]

Just loved this Zabrena and great historical facts. I have 3 red lipsticks and just had to pause you so I could swatch them and they are all blue toned 😊 💕 xx

[@Zabrena]

Yay! Which ones do you have?

[@juneharrop6245]

Zabrena I have the Nyx perfect red, the essence red velvet cake and the sleek matte me lip cream although it doesn’t have a shade just a number 😊💕 xx

[@dawnl5986]

Thanks for this video. As a natural redhead, I find it hard to find the perfect red. Going to try a few of these. Also, super excited you’re bringing back the historically accurate videos. They’re my fav!

[@Zabrena]

Yayyyy! Me too!

[@77Gabilan]

Your voice is so silvery and modulated... I admire it. Thanx for the video

[@dutchgram3799]

I love that you brought in some history today. I am very tempted to try the Anastasia one. They all looked pretty. You look beautiful in the one you have on in the video. Love your hair.

[@sassygirl08100]

Just ordered color pop in creepers and can’t wait to get it! Love re lipstick. My mom always wore red lipstick and I wear it in her honor. Love all the fun facts. They were interesting and I look forward to seeing more videos like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@BinaBecker]

Paloma Picasso started wearing red lipstick at the age of 3, believe it or not. And MAC's Ruby Woo and Russian Red are two blue-reds that look amazing on everyone, too!

[@rostyq746]

BinaBecker , I loved the Paloma Picasso Red Lipstick!!! That was fantastic !! I’m always searching for a red like that !!

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

Ruby woo is more pinkish on me. I love Russian ♥️red

[@sandrah7559]

Mac lipstick is so dry

[@leighsayswhat1998]

Always loved red/blue red lipstick...now I know why I love it so much!!!!! Thank you, you are appreciated!!!! The last historical fact was my favorite, no need to explain that! 🤗

[@Zabrena]

Haha! Same girl!!

[@Mdnytefairy]

Thank you so much! I am so pale and a great blue base red is difficult to find.

[@soleil5923]

Amazing video! I loved the last fact, I would love to see more historical themed videos again! Now I really want to try the "always red" from sephora lol!

[@patriciadunn8116]

You look awesome in all the red shades!! It was enjoyable to learn tidbits of history while viewing shades of red!

[@marianar2948]

I LOVE YOUR HISTORICAL SERIES! So happy you're back to it! You even named some fun facts that I didn't know about makeup history, - and I thought I've read them all on Lisa Eldridge's book heheh :)

[@kbc3757]

I love a red lip! Loved this video. Thank you.

[@claudianowakowski]

Yay! Historical videos! That's how I found your channel a few years ago.

[@MagickalMe1133]

Been looking for blue based reds! Thank you 👄💋

[@AmY-if9ci]

Love the historical facts!👌🏼

[@rachelgrace7038]

Love all of these and the historical facts! I think the blue based reds looks great on everyone 💋

[@misslabyrinth1010]

OMG I’ve been waiting for someone to make a video for blue-based red lipsticks!!!!!!!

[@TheBandmom4ever]

Loved your fun facts on Red lipsticks

[@hannahp4376]

So cool about the Rockettes! Super interesting, all the facts!

[@corrie-onagoodday1226]

At 2:30 the shot of you with the stila beso. You have a Lucille ball vibe. Your so gorgeous!! I have been really considering going with your hair color. My hair always wants to pull red. Love your videos one of the best ❤️❤️

[@rjsa5496]

This is very informative and I love it. THANK YOU!!

[@rachelweinstein9008]

Just loved this! More history please. Excellent, really. Your info for trying the reds was wonderful also. Thanks! 🐱🐱🌷💄💋😊🌞

[@misssmisssymaria]

8:45- I own that Besame Victory Red lipstick! It’s also a replica of the victory red lipstick that was the first lipstick that was commissioned by the US military. It was created to match the red piping in women’s uniforms, and it was used in the campaign “Beauty as Duty.

[@Zabrena]

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing that, Missy!

[@erinsanderson7742]

I’m so excited about the historical videos!!!

[@allieg6401]

This was great! Glad your getting back to the historic series! I've been binge watching historic sewing channels where they make 1600 to 1900 clothing ect with original techniques ☺

[@yuyu69vibration]

The first time seeing videos about lipstick swatch and historical based. Very interesting ! ❤️❤️❤️ Please do for deep dark red too~

[@bespoke_heirlooms]

Clearly I’ve been wearing red lipstick for a long time because I knew all of these fun facts. What I didn’t know about was some of the shades mentioned, so thank you!

[@montibella]

Love the Rockets fact!! Every fact was super interesting! And u save the best for last!!!

[@zehraashraf85]

What a cool video, love the facts!

[@tanyacatlow2471]

I loved and miss your historically accurate videos it's how I stumbled upon you. Love ALL your vids keep going girl.❤💙💄

[@TheRealHappyG]

My favourite red lipsticks are all from Besamé, honestly, there's a red for every occasion and they feel so luxurious and special. Besamé Red and American Beauty have to be my top 2! (I love cool-toned, bold reds, and vampy shades too)

[@mirafranki8376]

I would sit here listening to you forever, Ah thoses historical facts Are everything, love all of your videos🏵🏵🏵

[@Zabrena]

Aw thanks for being here, Mira!

[@Annalovesautumn]

The Maybelline Matte Ink in Pioneer never lets me down. Bite Beauty does lots of reds, but Gazpacho is really blue and bright - so pretty!

[@karaadams269]

My favorite is “Perfect Red” from the NYX matte bullet lipsticks. It’s a beautiful blue based red, I get compliments every single time that I wear it! It looks matte, lasts FOREVER, especially for a bullet lipstick. Doesn’t dry your lips out either, and is very creamy.

[@c.henderson6717]

This is still one of my favorites! I'm not sure they still make it, but I have an extra one in my makeup stash!!! Excellent formula and color!!!❤😃

[@TheYNirvana]

Red lipsticks are my favourite! I'm wearing Clinique Cherry Pop today but I also love Laura Geller Colour Drench in Starlet Red and Bare Minerals red lip pencil. I loved these facts; it made the video even more fun!

[@cmkarma5554]

What an awesome video you are so much fun to watch I really really love all those fun facts and yes the last one was great .👄💄💄

[@carlaphoenix8965]

Great suggestions, thanks. I'm always looking for a good, reasonably priced blue red. 💋

[@Starofthecity12Blogspot]

The ad that you showed at the end was for a modern Victory Red lipstick from Besame. I have it and wore it for my wedding. Their red lipsticks are the best.

[@zdenkasbeautytutorials5231]

Your videos are so nice! The lipsticks all suit you.

[@sig9girl]

Great red lipstick video! Reds are among my favorites to wear. Here are a few I often reach for; Colourpop Bossy, Trust Me and Creeper, Jeffree Starr Redrum. 💄💋

[@n.sundari889]

Loved this 💄video!!! You should do all like this with informative stories. 🦋 Gracias 🇨🇺

[@Patti-1962]

I am late to watching this video... but even though I have warm undertones, I'm so glad I watched this one. What a GREAT format, including so many historical facts!! I am very fair, so I always wear a red lip gloss, just patting it on my lips with my finger to get a wash of color. (just like you recommended!)

[@lorenadiaz442]

Great video Zabren as always...love the historical tips too...I know you're fan of Wet'n' wild...whenever you have the chance try Missy and Fierce that's from the liquid matte lipstick...it's a BEAUTIFUL red...

[@vicvic13]

I've loved red lipsticks for the longest time!!! Thank you for sharing some awesome facts about it too.

[@susannewright7814]

Loved it! Awesome video!