The 50 Most Classic Lipstick Colors of All Time

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There are certain lipstick shades known by sight or name or number alone. Think 999. Schiap. 400. Or a very, very matte blue-based red that shows up out on the town more often than the most ambitious Instagram influencer. Although hundreds of lip shades cross our desk every day, the Cut Shop is often drawn toward the cult and classic.

To compile a list of the most iconic shades of lipstick out there...