10 Classic Lipstick Shades Southern Women Will Never Stop Wearing

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

$9 at Amazon $7 at Walmart $5 at Target

The power of a red lip is undeniable, and this shade is about as vintage and classic as it gets. Since first coming out in 1952, Fire & Ice has graced the lips of many a Southern woman. The bright coral-red shade possesses pink undertones that might push through depending on your skin tone, however usually veering more true coral-red. Since it's not quiet by any means, it has "signature color" written all over it, and odds are the person who loves this shade is loyal to it for years and years.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

$25 at Amazon $25 at Nordstrom $13 at Walmart

Originally created in 1971, this iconic lip product has seen quite the long, triumphant life—because, well, you'll never find anything like it, and perhaps that is why it's stuck around. This sheer, deepened raisin “almost” lipstick deserves every ounce of praise it has received over the years. While the color looks borderline gothic in the tube, it goes on as a natural tint to your lips for a subtle look that is truly remarkable.

Estée Lauder Pure Color Hi-Lustre Lipstick in Tiger Eye

$13 at Amazon $38 at Nordstrom View on Esteelauder.com

The shade loved so much that it was brought back after being briefly discontinued, this shimmery neutral is nothing short of mesmerizing, and makes the wearer feel enchanting as well. Estée Lauder's formula helps enhance the shape of your lip, resulting in definition and volume with a hit of bold color. And this particular shade is one of our favorites, because depending on how the light hits it—and who’s wearing it—Tiger Eye can take on an entirely new look completely.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Toast of New York

$10 at Amazon $7 at Walmart $5 at Target

There was a time when pulling off a 1990s Cindy Crawford red-brown lip was the biggest compliment, and this is what thousands of women were religiously swiping on their lips. The depth of pigment and slightly glossy finish ensures there is nothing blah about the person who wears it. It has an air of easy sophistication and makes for the perfect fall and winter staple. We’ve whittled down our fair share of this Revlon tube.

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick in Peony Pink

$7 at Amazon $7 at Walmart $7 at Target

There's a reason that this soft pink has remained a beloved customer-favorite for a long time, and it goes back to being subtle without being boring. Similar to the shade Audrey Hepburn once favored as a signature, it isn't too bright, nor too candy-hued. It's just rosy enough to be perfect for those who don’t want all of the bells and whistles, but just desire the tiniest finishing touch that brings out flushed cheeks and glowing skin like no other.

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in 999

$52 at Amazon $49 at Nordstrom $39 at Sephora

The stunning red is the definition of a "classic red lip," straight from the old Hollywood movies. As expected by how most people would recognize this tube anywhere, this shade is nothing less than iconic. It’s an absolute, perfect true red that works on any skin tone and makes its incredible quality known upon first swipe. In 1953, Christian Dior desired to create the perfect red for his models to wear on the runway, no matter the outfit, and came out with two shades, 9 and 99. These two reds were later combined and perfected into the single 999 shade.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow

$7 at Amazon $19 at Walmart $5 at Target

This punchy lipstick shade first came out in 1953, and it's remained perhaps the perfect true hot pink since. Those who favor this lip color are quick to give out huge smiles and big hugs. Moreover, bright pink lipstick-wearing women aren’t afraid to make a statement, be the first one on the dance floor, or laugh a tad too loudly no matter the place. They're bubbly, energetic, and inviting, just like the lipstick itself. The added shine of this formula gives it a hydrating finish.

L'Oreal Lip Color in Fairest Nude

$7 at Amazon $8 at Walmart $7 at Target

This rich, creamy nude is an everyday shade that has grabbed hold of the most elegantly minimalistic of women since it launched. Lovers of this nude-pink appreciate the versatility and ease of dabbing on some quick color that enhances natural beauty, while keeping lips nice and hydrated. It has the slightest (but much appreciated) pink tinge within the true nude color, and you’ll find over 26,000 five-star reviews for the shade on Amazon alone.

MAC Satin Lipstick in Paramount

View on Nordstrom $28 at Walmart $23 at Ulta

The “Rachel” haircut wasn’t the only beauty trend that Jennifer Aniston made famous during the run of hit show, “Friends.” How about her signature brick-brown lip color? When Jen Aniston finally revealed Rachel Green’s legendary shade of reddish brown lipstick just a handful of years ago, we were finally able to snag the look. The 90s-inspired brick-brown color is more flattering than you'd imagine, which is what makes it such a sleeper staple. 

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick

$33 at Amazon $35 at Nordstrom $30 at Walmart

When Charlotte Tilbury created the cult-favorite Pillow Talk shade of her classic matte long-wear lipstick, there is no way she could have known that eventually three tubes would sell every minute, a stat now boasted by the brand. More than deserving to be coined a "modern classic," the Pillow Talk shade itself can best be described as a nude-pink that shifts and changes when applied to different skin tones, appearing more rose mauve-y on some and more classically pink on others.  It's like the ultimate neutral that doesn't feel like a neutral at all, which is the sweet spot for those less inclined to swipe on a red lipstick on just any day. Or lipstick at all, for that matter.