The 9 Best Red Lipsticks of All Time for Christmas

Christmas Day calls for festive merrymaking, plenty of family time—and, most importantly, a zero-maintenance beauty strategy. Whether the holiday warrants formal social gatherings or a friends-only dim sum feast, there's truly no better time to swipe on a crimson lipstick. After all, the timeless makeup staple requires no work but delivers a buoyantly joyous payoff. That's why, in the spirit of the day, we've rounded up the best red lipstick shades—one for every possible occasion.

Among the bunch, there are some tried-and-true classics and a few new innovative favorites. Sipping mulled wine and contemplating a sprig of mistletoe? Swipe on Fenty Beauty's Stunna Lip Paint, guaranteed (and editor-tested) to last up to 12 hours and in between bites without budging. Couch surfers and winter movie marathoners will grab Chanel's Rouge Allure lip color, housed in a crisp red case that looks good with a party clutch or, should you be curled up by the fire instead, a new set of Olivia von Halle pajamas. And tear into ribbon-wrapped gifts with a slick of Tom Ford's sheer lip oil that smells as good as it looks. Because when it comes to red lipstick, can you ever really have enough?

Chanel's newest and possibly best red yet provides lips with an intense, long-lasting formula and a satiny finish, perfect for pairing with silk pajamas.

Aptly named “Uncensored,” Rihanna's first liquid lipstick goes on slick, then dries to a budge-proof, universally flattering matte finish. Because no Bad Gal worth her name has time for endless applications.

Quite possibly one of the most famous lipstick shades ever created, MAC's timeless cherry is the perfect vivid red-blue matte that's been seen on almost everyone, from Gwen Stefani to Rita Ora. Most recently, it became the unofficial lipstick-color-meets-war-paint of the Women's March in Washington, D.C., solidifying its place as 2017's feminist calling card.

This pencil-and-lipstick-in-one is formulated with vitamin E for a smooth application that fits effortlessly into any glittering party clutch.

Hate the feel of a heavy lipstick but love the look of a cherry-stained pout? Tom Ford's new creation offers a solution with part jojoba oil, part ruby tint for a high-shine finish that's infinitely chicer than lip gloss.

Revlon's creamy matte texture goes on like a balm but acts like a saturated full-coverage crayon—because dark berry stains are best worn on lips, not on the rim of a wine glass.

There's a reason RMS founder Rose-Marie Swift's all-natural lipsticks took almost four years to make—the lightweight, highly pigmented shades are that good. Our pick: Rapture, a tawny brick red that looks that much better against a snowy backdrop.

Kendall Jenner's cult-favorite red is a tangerine-infused rouge created with the kind of multifaceted pigments that seem destined for Christmas with Kim and Kanye in Calabasas.

A top lipstick list would not be complete without legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath's latest ultra-matte creation. The pro's own lavish “Major Red” is true to its name—and works on virtually any skin tone.