This post took a little longer than planned, and honestly, I’m okay with that. I originally set out to create a holiday feature showcasing red lips on different skin tones using some of my favorite local creators. Between waiting on details, schedules lining up, and life doing what it does, I missed my original launch window. But instead of forcing it, I decided to let it evolve. What started as a Christmas/New Year/Holiday idea now feels like the perfect early Valentine’s moment. 💘
This post is all about red lipstick on different skin tones in Trinidad, seen on real people, real creators, and real beauty lovers. Each creator is wearing their favorite red lip, and under every photo you’ll find the exact shade and brand so you can see what works and why.
@Ariyozakiya

BTW – This is one of my favs as well!
Congratulations in are in order for this doll! 🩺
@iam_Channon

ps. later on for a little dazzle dazzle, she added a clear lip gloss as a topper!
@Chantelle_Tatyana

@itsCharissaaa

I’m wearing MAC Locked Kiss Ink in Ruby True and MAC lipglass in A Favorite Flame.
@Trinipino1

Congratulations are also in order for this gal! 💍
@Shalom.Girdharie

An absolute cutie!
She put me on btw…more on this in the new year! 👀
@naturallyNishy

Lip liner: Jordana in the shade Currant
Lipstain: Sacha in the shade Hashtag
LA Girl in the shade On Fire
@iamVonDutch

Looking fab as always, love the new hair!
@xwhits

I want to say a huge thank you to every creator who took part in this. Ariyo, Channon, Chantelle, Meagan, Shalom, Tenisha, Vaugn and Whitney – thank you for trusting the vision, showing up beautifully, and helping bring this idea to life.
This definitely won’t be the last time I do something like this. I already have plans to include even more creators in future beauty edits. If one of these reds caught your eye, save it, screenshot it, and try it for yourself. They’re all available locally! And if you’re a creator reading this, just know there’s more to come. (DM ME! 😉)
Discover my favorites red lip products here as well! Red lip season isn’t over, it’s evolving. ❤️
Thank you for reading,
Charissa 💋

