It’s been a long time coming.
After Taylor Swift walked the VMAs red carpet in 2022 wearing Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLust Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick in Elson 4, the vivid blue-red hue sold out almost instantly.
It’s been practically impossible to procure ever since — but now, more than two years (and much fan demand) later, McGrath’s “most-requested” shade is finally back in stock, as Page Six Style can exclusively reveal.
Described by McGrath as the “perfect red” and named after her supermodel pal Karen Elson, the classic crimson color’s a hit with Sephora shoppers, too.
“Best red I’ve found,” one raved of the “long-wearing” hue, adding, “It’s really my fave out of my many red lipsticks.”
“I love that it stays a long time on my lips, it’s not drying, and the applicator is a good shape. I get a lot of compliments on it,” another wrote.
Added a third, “This was my first experience doing a red lip and it was SO easy. The matte finish lasts all day, but isn’t drying at all.”
It’s no wonder Swift seems to have fallen for this particular red; after wearing it to the 2022 Video Music Awards, she brought it back in her “Bejeweled” music video, for which McGrath did her makeup (and even made an on-screen cameo).
“We had such a fabulous time creating the looks for ‘Bejeweled’ — Taylor is such a visionary and thinks about all the details,” the beauty pro told Page Six Style at the time.
Elson 4 is even rumored to be the shade the Grammy winner wore throughout her Eras Tour — and much like tickets to those shows, we expect these lipsticks to be hot commodities, so we’d suggest acting fast if you want to snag a tube.
Shop more Swift-worthy reds from Pat McGrath Labs below:
In your “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” era? Try this dark, moody red.
This bright orange red would look wonderful on warmer skin tones.
This “blooded crimson” color, as McGrath calls it, is as deep and rich as Swift’s songwriting.
Prefer a shinier finish? Try the brand’s SatinAllure formula in this universally flattering bright scarlet red.
Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping
This article was written by Elana Fishman, founding editor of Page Six Style. Elana applies her celebrity fashion and beauty expertise to shoppable content for fellow fans as the host of video series including Style Trial, Heart to Cart and Beauty Scoop — and by tracking down every Taylor Swift-worn style so you can shop it, too. Elana consults celebrity stylists on the latest street style and red carpet trends, researches which celebrity-backed brands and products are worth it, and chats with the stars themselves for beauty and fashion recommendations. Prior to Page Six Style’s inception in 2018, Elana covered celebrity fashion at Vox Media, Lucky, Marie Claire and Teen Vogue.
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