9 Red Lipsticks That Won’t Rub Off Under the Mistletoe

While the beginnings of the flirty and fun holiday tradition of kissing under the mistletoe isn’t super clear (the plant was present in Norse mythology as a symbol of love and it’s thought that the kissing tradition started in 18th century England), we do know that it requires a bit of strategic planning. Not only do you have to figure out whom you want to meet up with under the evergreen cluster, but you also have to consider your lipstick choice. In order to keep you on the safe side at your next holiday party (you don’t want something that’s going to rub off on you or on your partner), we’ve rounded up 11 of the longest lasting, smudge proof red lipsticks out there. Go ahead and pucker up.

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