The Iconic Red Lip: A Signature of Endurance

Some details are designed to endure. For Taylor Swift, this truth manifests as that red lip, which has served as a signature for the entirety of her career. We appreciated it all throughout The Eras Tour (come rain or shine, that bold shade stayed put). It’s threaded through all of Swift’s iconic, image-based eras—proving to be long-lasting in another way, staying resolutely in place throughout pouring rain, balmy temperatures, and many, many dance routines.

From Stage to Stadium: The Red Lip’s New Arena

That signature red lip has been most recently put to the test in a more unlikely arena—football stadiums across the country. Swift has traveled from Green Bay to Buffalo to cheer on boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. She’s worn a red lip throughout, which has stayed put through cheering, sips of drinks, and most recently, on-field victory kisses.

Unlocking Swift’s Red Lip Secret

Though Swift’s preferred lipstick is officially a mystery, those interested in copping the color in question would do well to consider Pat McGrath’s The ‘Taylor-Made’ Lip Kit, created in collaboration with the pop star after the two teamed up for her utterly dazzling “Bejeweled” music video. The feature here is McGrath’s LiquiLUST Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick in Elson 4, its matte finish designed to stay in place with nary a smudge.

Pro Tip for the Perfect Red Lip

For an extra secure statement, an over-the-top dusting of loose powder can help to ensure your pout stays precise—even in severely damp conditions.

Four Must-Have Red Lip Shades for Pop Star-Level Perfection

• Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLUST: Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick in Elson 4 – $34 at SEPHORA
• Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Mat Matte Lipstick in Eadie Scarlet – $47 at NORDSTROM & SEPHORA
• Dior Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick in 999 Matte – $49 at SEPHORA & NORDSTROM
• Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Uncensored – $28 at SEPHORA