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We Found Taylor Swift’s Go-To Red Lipstick (and Yes, It's Still In Stock)

They call it kiss-proof

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Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Victory Kiss CAT2
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The Kansas City Chiefs might have won the game against the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday, securing their spot in the 2024 Super Bowl, but the real MVP of the night? That would have to be Taylor Swift, 34, or more specifically, her show-stopping (and don’t forget kiss-proof) red lipstick. While there has been much mystery surrounding the singer’s go-to lippie, we have it on good authority that she loves the Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in shade Elson ($39), so it’s very possible she was wearing it during her championship PDA sesh with beau Travis Kelce. And the best part? Her staple lipstick is still in stock in some other shades she loves.

Now, we’re not 100 percent sure if this is the same lipstick the “Cruel Summer” wore during their kiss at the ATC championships. However, she has been known to wear this particular product on several occasions, including the 2022 MTV VMAs and her record-breaking Eras Tour. Above, you can see the Grammy Award winner strutting the red lip shade in a BTS glam video posted on Pat McGrath’s official Instagram account the day after the MTV VMAs.

Want to purchase one of Swift’s signature red lipsticks for yourself (or the O.G. Swiftie in your life)? Then you’ve come to the right place. Keep scrolling to learn more about the “Cardigan” singer’s go-to lip shade and shop two bonus products that are currently in stock and can help you recreate the musician’s iconic red lip.

Sephora Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick Elson CAT
Sephora

1. Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick (Shade Elson)

First up, we have one of Swift’s signature lip shades: the Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in blue-red shade Elson. Per the brand, the creamy-matte formula goes on easily to create a bright, bold finish that has lasting wear. Sadly, this particular shade is out of stock, but you can join the waitlist at Sephora and sign up for pre-order at Pat McGrath Labs to be notified when it returns.

Sephora Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick Elson 2 CAT
Sephora

2. Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick (Shade Elson 2)

If you don’t want to wait for the Elson shade restock, may we suggest the Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in the shade Elson 2? Swift has worn this particular lipstick color throughout her Eras Tour and we can definitely see why. Described by the brand as the “perfect red,” this color certainly makes a statement with its vivid hue and smoothing effect.

Pat McGrath Labs The ‘Taylor Made Lip Kit CAT
Pat McGrath Labs

3. Pat McGrath Labs The ‘Taylor-Made’ Lip Kit

Named after the pop queen herself, the exclusive Pat McGrath Labs The ‘Taylor-Made” Lip Kit can help you achieve the “Bad Blood” singer’s signature red lip in a snap. Now back in stock, the lip kit comes with the MatteTrance lipstick in the above shade Elson 2, as well as the PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil ($29) for a seamless finish. Perfect lip combo loading…

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Assistant Editor, News And Entertainment

Karelle McKay is the Assistant Editor of News and Entertainment at PureWow. Before she started writing about all things pop culture, she was a literal couch potato who loved...