Red lipstick makes an announcement. And throughout the holidays, that statement is “I’m merry and vivid and prepared for all of the festivity.” Sure, you may send that message with a spangly top or sparkly eye shadow or reindeer-antler headband, but none of those options is as easy — or as timeless — as a single swipe of crimson (or poppy or candy apple or burgundy) pigment in your lips. And we’re hard-pressed to give you one other beauty move that may convey each great cheer and great strength in equal measure.

So learn how to find the right red for you this holiday season? All it is advisable do is determine your undertones, overtones, rising sign, and angel numbers. After which read a temporary lesson on color theory because it intersects with astrology. Or perhaps just take the recommendation of Los Angeles-based makeup artist Fiona Stiles (her clients include Margot Robbie, Gabrielle Union, and Lily Collins so she clearly gives good advice): “The best red is the one which makes you’re feeling good,” she’s told Allure. And your selections are near countless. There are classic shades ( you, MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo and Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice) which have earned their status by flattering everyone, at all times, for many years. After which there are latest favorites which are quickly rising within the ranks. (Violette_Fr Petal Bouche Matte in Amour Fou or Sunnies Face Fluffmatte in Hot Sauce are on at the least one Allure editor’s lips in any respect times recently.)

Should you need some help narrowing the sphere, nine Allure editors have shared the red lipstick that they might be making them feel good — great even —  as they dance and sing and sip and smile this holiday season. Each is statement dressing at its finest.

Violette_Fr Petal Bouche Matte in Amour Fou