We can't stop thinking about Selena Gomez's red lipstick

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Hot damn, a red for all occasions 

The quest for the perfect red lipstick, one that strikes a harmonious balance between bold and office-appropriate, is a difficult task. (Not that we condone policing anyone's makeup, but fluorescent lighting and bright lips are generally not BFFs.) So, upon seeing Selena wearing this perfectly warm enchanting red lipstick, we thought "Please, makeup gods, let this colour be available to the general public and not just rich people with professional makeup artists."

Lo and behold, Sel came through with a lip colour that's still on our minds six months after the singer launched her beauty brand, Rare Beauty. Rare's Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick in Inspire is dreamy and airy, and will hug your lips with the perfect I-tried-but-not-too-hard red. In other words, you will get compliments.

Want to cop the look for yourself? Read on.

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1. The real deal If Selena's red has been on your brain for some time now, there's no reason to venture anywhere else. Rare Beauty Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick in Inspire, $26 at Sephora.

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2. A lil' luxury A little luxury never hurt anyone, especially during the pandemic. If you want creamy, long-lasting colour (eight hours, my friends) paired with an ultra-comfortable naked-lip feel, then look no further than this lightweight, nurturing stain by Yves Saint Laurent. YSL Tatouage Couture Liquid Matte Lip Stain in Chili Spirit, $50 at Sephora.

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3. Budget baby Not everyone is on a baller budget, but that does not mean you have forsake the idea of the perfect red. This super-saturated, mask-friendly, transfer-proof terracotta red will do the trick. Best of all, it's under 10 bucks. Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink in Innovator, $8.96 at Amazon.

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