Crimson tide

Selecting the perfect shade of scarlet for your lips may prove to be an intimidating task for Asian skin tones, but once you cross that hurdle, you'll discover how a dash of red across your puckers brightens your entire face, and even lends sparkle to your outfit. If you are fair, look towards red lipsticks with a blue undertone as these offerings tend to complement your skin colour. And if you are tan, lean towards reds with a peach or coral undertone. Here, we present five of our favourite reds in the market at the moment.