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Taylor Swift’s Signature ‘Eras Tour’ Red Lipstick Is Finally Back in Stock After a Year-long Wait

Shop Pat McGrath Labs' flattering liquid lipstick in shade Elson 4 before it disappears again.

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Taylor Swift wears Pat McGrath lipstick on stage during her Eras Tour; Pat McGrath Elson 4 lipstick

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After an anonymous entry shared on Instagram celebrity-spotting account DeuxMoi broke down Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour glam last spring, the self-made billionaire’s ardent fans were quick to scoop up every last tube of the red lipstick responsible for her signature on-stage look. That exact red lipstick — Pat McGrath Labs’ liquid lipstick in shade Elson 4 — is finally back in stock after a year-long wait.

Makeup artist Pat McGrath has since confirmed that the Elson 4 shade is behind Taylor Swift’s lipstick last-all-night Eras Tour smile in interviews and via her makeup line’s Instagram account. The makeup artist is responsible for a number of Swift’s memorable looks, including Swift’s appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards and her glimmering makeup in the “Bejeweled” music video, where McGrath even made a surprise cameo.

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Swift has been rumored to wear various shades of red lipstick, including Mac Cosmetics’ iconic Ruby Woo, Nars’ Dragon Girl, and Chanel’s Pirate. Pat McGrath’s Elson 4 tone aligns with these picks as it also has cool undertones — those blue-red pigments deliver more depth and vibrancy than a warm red, all while making teeth look whiter. But what sets this particular lipstick apart from the 14-time Grammy winner’s previous picks is its long-wearing finish, ideal for three hours of singing and dancing (sometimes in the rain) while on tour. The velvety formula has a soft-matte finish that dries down to a weightless feel with transfer-proof staying power.

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Claire Sullivan is the Senior Beauty and Lifestyle Commerce Editor for Footwear News and WWD, where she writes and edits beauty, fashion and lifestyle stories. She has over eight years of experience as a writer and editor for national media outlets including Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and Byrdie. She keeps her finger on the pulse of all things related to beauty and wellness, as well as the latest shopping trends and clothing brands. Sullivan frequently reports on Taylor Swift’s beauty routine and record-breaking ‘Eras Tour.’

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