Why our FP studio team can’t get enough of these luscious red hues…

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Whether a red lip is your go-to, or something that’s eluded your daily (or going-out) beauty routine, it’s always a definite statement accessory. And one that makes the person wearing it feel glamorous, sexy, confident (insert your word of choice here).

The three sisters behind beauty brand CTZN understand that a red lip can be daunting, if only because knowing what shade best suits your tone can be challenging. That’s why they’ve set out to guarantee that their assortment of Code Red lipsticks accommodates every complexion, which serves to amplify cultural awareness through beauty.

The Code Red family, vegan and carmine-free (carmine is derived from insect shells), offers a velvety matte finish to lips, and can be layered using different shades to yield a look and feel unique to you.

Here’s what our studio team thought of CTZN’s Code Red:

Jane – Assistant Stylist

Shade: Kirmizi

Your skin tone: Fair

Application: So soft & buttery – I didn’t even feel like I had it on!

Why do you love a red lip? I love how a red lip brings out the strawberry blonde in my hair – and of course it makes me feel so classic and timeless!❤

Riana – Assistant Stylist

Shade: Rooi

Your skin tone: Medium Beige

Application: Easy to apply. Applied after applying chapstick, which created a smooth application.

Why do you love a red lip? I love a red lip because of the power it has carried throughout history. It makes me feel confident and reminds me of 50s glamour.

Emily – Studio Operations Coordinator

Shade: Laal

Your skin tone: Fair

Application: Easy to apply!

Why do you love a red lip? I can pair a red lip with a clean, bare face and feel like I have a complete look.

Zoe – Styling Sample Coordinator

Shade: Ahmar

Your skin tone: Medium Tan

Application: Super easy to apply, very pigmented and smooth.

Why do you love a red lip? Not only is it the perfect pop of color for your look, but it always gives me an added boost of confidence!

Nadia – Styling Sample Coordinator

Shade: Rosso

Your skin tone: Brown

Application: Easy application and smooth. Velvety. Long lasting.

Why do you love a red lip? It elevates your look without trying. You don’t need any other makeup with a nice lip.

Belle – Sample Coordinator

Shade: Kirmizi

Your skin tone: Medium

Application: Smooth and easy to apply.

Why do you love a red lip? It adds a fun element to any simple makeup look.

Camy – Styling Assistant

Shade: Pula

Your skin tone: Cool Neutral

Application: So easy! Very velvety.

Why I love a red lip: A red lip is classically beautiful and can elevate the most simple outfit.