17 Best Red Lipsticks You Can Find Under Rs 500

A solid, trustworthy red lipstick is an essential in any girl’s vanity, because god knows it never goes out of style. Whether you’re looking for an everyday matte to wear to work, or a creamy, high-shine formula, there’s plenty of options that offer you that red-hot bang without having to shell out the big bucks.

1. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick, Red Liberation

Maybelline’s “Red Liberation” lipstick is a warm bright tomato-red colored shade with a matte finish. This gorgeous shade is wearable by everyone. It offers 5-6 hours of lasting capability. It leaves a red tint on the lips on fading. The pigmentation is just awesome. You can get a nice red color in just a single swipe but to intensify the color you might need 2 or 3 swipes.

2. Lakme 9 to 5 Primer Matte Lip Color, Red Coat

If you are also a fan of MAC’s Ruby Woo lipstick then this lipstick might be the best dupe for you. It’s texture deposits ton of color that lasts all day. Its shade is truly bright red. The pigmentation is also good as you need 2 swipes to get that red color. You can wear it for any occasion. We believe you have found your go-to lipstick!

3. Iba Halal Care Pure Lips Moisturizing Lipstick Shade, Maroon Burst

Iba Halal’s Maroon Burst is deep maroon color lipstick. This super pigmented lipstick lasts for up to 5-6 hours, making it a great option for work or an evening out. India’s first range of vegan lipsticks which are 100 percent free of pig fat, lanolin, carmine, other animal-based ingredients. The buttery soft texture hydrates your lips on gliding.

4. Blue Heaven Non-Transfer Lip Color, Brick Red

A woman just needs a dash of makeup to complete her look for a special occasion. This bright red lipstick is made specially to suit all Indian skin tones. Its a bright red colored lipstick with some hint of an orange hue. The staying power is decent as it stays for 4-5 hours.

5. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick, Siren in Scarlet

This shade from Maybelline is a very bold red color with blue undertones, which is perfect red lipstick for Indian skin tones. Its staying power is 5-6 hours after which it fades and leaves behind a red tint. It has a creamy matte texture but is not buttery. Since the formula is creamy, it glides on very smoothly.

6. Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick, Red Supreme

Avon True Color’s Red Supreme gives you a burst of statement-making color with a surge of a creamy matte texture. Its precious oils leave a sensuous finish and keep your lips moisturized all day long. Flaunt your pout in vibrant, bright and creamy matte shades for a bold impact.

7. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipstick, Inferno Red

Maybelline New York Color Sensational Reds on Fire Lipstick is a limited edition of red lipsticks. It’s a collection of five red lip colors with 5 different finishes perfect for Valentine’s season. If you like a matte metallic finish coat of color on your lips, then this is the best lipstick for you. It’s a very beautiful tomato kind of red. All the shades of this range are heavily pigmented.

8. Lakme Absolute Lip Pout Matte Lip Color, Raving Red

Lakme is a popular cosmetic brand. Lakme Absolute Lip Pout Raving Red is a pretty tomato-red shade. It has a matte texture because of which it tends to dry your lips. Good quality of lip balm is a must before applying this lipstick. It has 5-6 hours of staying power.

9. Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick, Heart Heating

Heart Heating from Colorbar is a very gorgeous red shade with orange undertones. It is a scarlet-orange kind of shade. This lipstick shade is perfect for summer and pretty much wearable for everyone. If you want an affordable matte lipstick then Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick range is the best pick for you.

10. Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick, Drop Dead Red

Sugar’s Drop Dead Red is a flattering brownish-red shade, more appropriately a brick red shade. This one is a low maintenance red lip without getting on your teeth or smudging. You can wear this one to work because it is matte with no glitter or gloss. The pigmentation is so amazing that one coat is enough to get the true color.

11. Maybelline New York Color Sensational Matte Lipstick, Get Red-Dy

Maybelline’s Get Red-Dy is a beautiful perfect red shade. This deep shade looks gorgeous on all skin tone. It’s not too dark shade so you can wear it during for days as well as evenings. The pigmentation is good. You will need 2 to 3 swipes for the perfect color. This lipstick will stay for 5-6 hours on your lips.

12. Wet ‘N’ Wild Megalast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick, Flame Of The Game

Flame Of The Game is a very stunning shade more towards orange with the hint of a red hue. It’s neither too bright, nor too dark, and can suit fair to medium skin tones. Although it’s a matte finish, it does not settle into fine lines of your lips. The formula of this lipstick is amazing. But you need to exfoliate your lips before applying this lipstick.

13. Coloressence Moisturizing Lip Color, Brick Red

This classic red lipstick from Coloressence is one of my favorites. It’s an orangish red shade. This lipstick looks similar to the Revlon-In the Red shade. It’s highly pigmented, and its color is buildable. To intensify the color you can swipe it for 2 or 3 times. If you’re afraid that your red lipstick is going to be a little too bold for your complexion, then this shade is the way to go!

14. Lotus Herbals Pure Colors Lip Color, Crimson Red

Crimson Red from Lotus Herbals is a deep, bold red color. It feels so great to hold as it’s not patchy at all. It gives you a nice satin finish with a subtle sheen. The pigmentation of this lipstick is amazing, and it gives you a fully opaque finish in just one swipe.

15. Maybelline New York Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick, Pioneer

Pioneer from Maybelline is a classic red shade. It’s a very subtle shade that is neither too dark nor bright. This long-lasting formula keeps your lips covered in a bold red color all day long without needing to be retouched through the day. Its high coverage formula glides on smoothly. It’s low maintenance and feels comfortable. The pigmentation is mind-blowing.

16. SUGAR Cosmetics Never Say Dry Creme Lipstick, Red Poet’s Society

Red Poet’s Society from SUGAR is a blue-based red lipstick, giving it a cool undertone. This is a good pick for someone who wants to wear a bright shade of red. Its feather-light formula glides smoothly and evenly on your lips. It is highly pigmented. Only a single swipe is you need to glam up your look. And the staying power is so awesome and will stay on your lips for 7-8 hours.

17. Swiss Beauty Matte Me Ultra Smooth Liquid Lipstick,  Pure Red

This lipstick from Swiss Beauty is the best red shade in affordable range This pure red shade would suit medium to fair skin tones with a golden undertone. Staying power and pigmentation is decent. You can glam up your look with two swipes. Don’t forget to use lip balm before applying this lipstick.