LOOKING GOOD: Choose the right red for you, writes Melanie Morris.
Pale, perfect complexion, smoky eyes and pillar-box red lips. It's the look of the season, but so many of us shrink at the sight of a scarlet lipstick. Here, according to make-up artist Róisín Derrane, is the foolproof way to make it work for you.
WHAT SHADE OF RED IS FOR YOU?
Orange/red: For those with yellow tones in their skin, dark or fair. Think: Renee Zellweger.
Pink/red: For mature or pale skins.Think: Meryl Streep.
Blue/red: For pale-skinned brunettes. Think: Nigella Lawson or Liv Tyler.
Brown/red: For pink or high-coloured complexions. Great on redheads and brunettes. Think: Catherine Zeta Jones.
True red Only for those with full lips and extreme colouring - dark or blonde. Think: Cate Blanchett.
Pout Lipgloss in "Bite My Cherry" (true red), €14 from Brown Thomas. A fruity, boiled sweet gloss that is sheer, but with plenty of colour.
MAC Pro Gloss in Clear Red (true red), €17 from Brown Thomas. Barely-there lip stain that can be worn alone, or glossed over lipstick.
Sisley Botanical Lipstick, No 41 (blue/red), €29.50 from Brown Thomas. A moisturising, movie-star shade.
Stila Lip Pot in Cerise (orange/red), €17 from Brown Thomas. A tinted lip balm that's moisturising and low-intensity.
DuWop Venom Gloss in Tulip (orange/red). €25 from Nue Blue Eriu, South William Street, Dublin. Plumps lips with a scarlet sheen.
Lancôme Rouge Absolu Crème, No 156 (pink/red), €19.50 from counters countrywide. A dusky pink red, flattering to mature complexions.
Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella (blue/red), €17.50. Dark, cherry red. Pencil on lightly for a stain, or in layers for full-on siren effect.
L'Oréal Invincible lip liner, No 727 (pure red), €6.59, available countrywide. Fine gauge pencil that's easy to control. The red is bright and a good all-rounder.
Shu Uemura lipstick, No 175 (blue/red), €16 from Nue Blue Eriu. Lightweight but with plenty of sheen.
Clinique Different Lipstick in Angel Red (brown/red), €12 from counters countrywide. Less drama, more daywear, a great all-rounder.
Red Earth, RD247 (blue/red), €14.50 from Roches Stores. Pillar-box red guaranteed to give drama to pale complexions.
YSL Rouge Personnel Lipstick No 15 Rouge Peche, (pink/red) €20.50 from counters countrywide. Hollywood glam; creamy texture lasts well.
Lèvres Impression de Chanel, 26 Print, €42 from counters countrywide. A liquid lip crème tint in three shades to mix. A handbag essential.
Face Stockholm Pot Gloss in Ripe (blue/red), €15.50. Dark blood red gloss with stunning intensity for a shiny look.