Taylor Swift at the 65th Grammys in 2023
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Taylor Swift is many things. A mega star, style icon, tortured poet, Travis Kelce's girlfriend, the Madonna of our time, and a beauty influencer. If there's one burning question that is always top of everyone's mind, it is what red lipstick does Taylor Swift wear? Yep, Swift can rock a red lip like nobody's business. Fun Fact: Google searches for the exact shade of red Swift wears were up 669 percent since the star was spotted at the first Kansas City Chiefs game.

With the singer now embarking on the European leg of her Eras Tour, we decided to do a little digging in an effort to unpack the Taylor Swift lipstick theory. And, we can confirm while Swift's long been a fan of MAC Ruby Woo, the singer has a few red lip shades on rotation in her beauty bag. Discover how to rock a red lip like Taylor Swift here.

MAC

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo Courtesy of MAC

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick at Amazon ($16)

Swift confirmed back in 2014 that MAC's "Ruby Woo" a classic red shade was her go-to, however, she's added a few others to her favorite list over the decades.

NARS

NARS Powermatte High-Intensity Long-Lasting Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl
NARS Powermatte High-Intensity Long-Lasting Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl Courtesy of NARS

NARS Powermatte Long-Lasting Lip Pencil at NARS ($30)

This long-lasting lip pencil in the siren red shade "Dragon Girl" has been a staple of Swift's for years. It's also a Met Gala celebrity favorite.

PAT McGRATH LABS

Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick in Elson
Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick in Elson Courtesy of Pat McGrath Labs

Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick at Amazon ($54.95)

Swift works with legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath, who confirms the singer wears the "Elson" shade from her line Pat McGrath Labs. It claims to be smudge-proof which is handy because Tayla and Travis love to pack on the PDA.

PATRICK TA

Patrick Ta Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick Courtesy of Sephora

Patrick Ta Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick at Sephora ($32)

In the past, Swift has also worked with makeup artist Lorrie Turk who confirmed the singer is a fan of this cherry lipstick in the shade "That's Why She's So Late" among the others following.

FENTY BEAUTY

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Long-wear Lip Fluid
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Long-wear Lip Fluid Courtesy of Fenty Beauty

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Lip Fluid at Amazon ($29)

Icons supporting icons. Swift also creates her signature lip with this long-lasting red lip paint called "Uncensored" by Rihanna's cult Fenty Beauty line.

LISA ELDRIDGE

Lisa Eldridge Velvet Ribbon Lip Color
Lisa Eldridge Velvet Ribbon Lip Color Courtesy of Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge Velvet Ribbon Lip Color at Lisa Eldridge ($36)

You'll also find this velvet matte red lipstick by celebrity makeup artist Lisa Eldridge in Swift's makeup bag. The creamy lipstick in "Classic Pillar Box Red" gives a luxurious sheen and 10 hours of wear.

RARE BEAUTY

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Soufflé Matte Cream Lipstick
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Soufflé Matte Cream Lipstick Courtesy of Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Soufflé Matte Cream Lipstick at Sephora ($20)

This classic red matte cream lip stain by Rare Beauty is Gomez's go-to for her own lips and bestie Taylor Swift also counts it as a staple.

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