12 Timeless Lipsticks to Try Now

If you want lipstick that lasts through hours of eating, drinking and kissing, you want this ultramatte red that magically looks good on everyone.

MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo, $16, maccosmetics.com.

This Hollywood red has been the top-seller since the 1950s.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice, $6, drugstore.com.

This bold but sophisticated purple was the very first shade created by Monsieur Saint Laurent in 1979.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture in No. 19 Fuchsia, $36, sephora.com.

This universally flattering shade of red is the brand's best-seller.

Dior Rouge Dior in Iconic 999, $35, nordstrom.com.

A sheer-ish hybrid of gloss and lipstick that's perfect for fall's '90s resurgence.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, $16, sephora.com.

Inspired by Coco Chanel's signature red lips, this rouge gives throwback French polish to every look.

Chanel Rouge Allure Intense Long-Wear Lip Colour in Pirate, $36, chanel.com.

This nude works illuminates pale to olive skin tones.

L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in Fairest Nude, $7, drugstore.com.

This hydrating red leaves lips creamy smooth, and signature "blue chocolate" fragrance makes reapplication extra satisfying.

Gucci Luxurious Moisture-Rich Lipstick in Iconic Red, $39, gucci.com.

As sexy and vampy and cool as dark lipstick gets.

Tom Ford Lip Color in Bruised Plum, $52, nordstrom.com.

Named after designer Elsa Schiaparelli, this hot neon pink gives an unexpected flash of color.

NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Schiap, $27, narscosmetics.com.

Old school glamour in a sleek silver bullet? A red lip bullseye.

Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact in Gilda, $53, sephora.com.

Copy the iconic Sicilian beauty look with this backstage favorite.

Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick in Scarlett, $33.50, sephora.com.