“Firstly, it’s a comparatively inexpensive way to add an instant boost in confidence, mood, and attitude in an application; whether it’s wanting to feel sexy or professional while looking fashionably on-trend in a classic timeless way. MAC red lipsticks come in a range of tones that suit any skin tone, and they can universally be worn by all ages, sexes, races, and genders, bringing its magical mood-boosting powers to all.”
The fact that it has inclusive appeal is certainly one of the reasons why MAC red lipsticks are held in such high esteem. “Red comes in a range of various tones that can be worn as a stain to full impact or glossy to matte finish depending on the wearer’s taste, but there are also guidelines you can follow to get the perfect tone for your skin,” reveals Keane. “There is what we call a universal red that has an equal amount of warm orange, or blue-red to create a shade that suits most skins, like MAC’s iconic Ruby Woo or Russian Red lipsticks. It’s down to personal taste but, classically, it is said that warm orange-reds look particularly incredible on an olive sallow skin tone (I’d recommend Lady Danger). Cherry reds always look gorgeous on pale skin (I love Feels So Grand). For deeper skin tones, I always think a darker cherry shade (something along the lines of Dubonnet) looks incredible. This, however, is just a guide and really, there are no rules—anyone can wear whatever shade they please, as long as it makes them feel confident.”
