"Just get a red lipstick" is easy advice and mostly useless, because reds vary more than almost any other lipstick color. A red that looks incredible on one person can look slightly off on another, and it usually comes down to undertone rather than the shade being bad.
Blue-based reds
These lean toward cherry or blood-red and tend to suit cooler, pinker undertones. Medora 203 – Real Red sits in this family — a true, classic red without an orange or brown lean.
Orange-based reds
Warmer, brighter, sometimes described as "tomato red." These flatter warmer undertones and can look slightly harsh on cooler ones. Medora 201 – Fiesta is a good example of this warmer family.
Brick and brown-based reds
More muted, earthy, less "look at me" than a pure red. Medora 208 – Terracotta falls here, and it's one of the most-repurchased shades we sell precisely because it's easier to wear daily than a full classic red.
Deep, almost-black reds
For when you want red but with more weight to it. Medora 220 – Burgundy and 226 – Dark Maroon both live in this space — dramatic without being a bright, attention-grabbing red.
If you genuinely can't tell which suits you
Hold the lipstick bullet itself against your jawline in daylight, not the swatch on your hand — hand skin and face skin don't always match. And if you're still unsure, brick-toned reds are the safest starting point; they suit the widest range of skin tones of any red family.
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