Delicate
Delicate
A soft, muted pink lipstick shade is often adored for its understated beauty and versatility. This handcrafted shade is intended for long-lasting wear and a comfortable feel, suitable for all skin tones and occasions. It will enhance your natural lip color, giving a healthy blush to the lips without appearing overly done.
Delicate is easy to wear, looks fabulous across any age, and will provide a subtle confidence to those who shy away from bright lipstick shades.
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Made to go together.
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Shade family
Delicate, next to its family.
The shades people shop alongside it, swatched side by side. Tap any shade to compare it with the one you're on, then head to its page when you've found yours.
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Delicate
$26Cool Soft Pink Nude
- Finish
- No Shimmer
- Formula
- Summer Passion
- Flatters
- Cool, neutral, warm undertones
Oh My Guava
$26Neutral Satin Nude Pink
Cooler and deeper than Delicate
- Finish
- Neutral / Normal, No Shimmer
- Formula
- Instant Color (nut free)
- Flatters
- Neutral undertones
Find your shade
Not sure of your undertone?
Three quick cues to find yours, then shop the shades made for it.
Cool
Blue-based reds & berries
- Veins look blue or purple
- Silver jewelry flatters most
- Skin burns before it tans
Neutral
Balanced true shades
- Veins look blue-green
- Silver and gold both suit you
- Skin tans fairly evenly
Warm
Warm corals & nudes
- Veins look green
- Gold jewelry flatters most
- Skin tans easily
Made safe, made clear
What's in it, and what's not.
Sensitive beauties shouldn't have to guess. Here's the full list, plus answers to what you ask us most.
What's in it
Nourishing, food-grade ingredients you can actually pronounce.
Free from
- Soy & Paraben
- Cruelty
- Gluten
- Castor Seed Oil · smooth texture and plant-based moisture
- Aloe Vera · calming, soothing, and gentle on lips
- Almond Oil · keeps lips soft and hydrated
Ricinus Communis, Ozokerite, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Synthetic Bees Wax, Olive (Olea Europea) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis leaf Extract, may contain Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Iron Oxides
Questions, answered
Why Red Apple
Makeup made for sensitive lips.
Every shade in this set is gluten-free, vegan, and free from the irritants that make other lipsticks off-limits.
Tested gluten-free
Made on dedicated gluten-free lines, for 15+ years.
Free from triggers
No parabens, soy, corn, or talc.
Vegan + cruelty-free
Clean ingredients, never tested on animals.
Made in the USA
Small-batch, family and woman owned.
- 6-Month Returns
- No-Rush Exchanges
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- Free Shipping $75+
- Since 2009
15 years · 50,000+ sensitive beauties
The Red Apple difference
Why more women are switching to Red Apple Lipstick in 2026.
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Deeply moisturizing, no more dry lips
Our ultra-nourishing formula is packed with soothing, hydrating ingredients like Vitamin E and rich botanical oils, making it the best lipstick for dry lips. Say goodbye to chapped lips and hello to lasting comfort.
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Gluten-free & safe for sensitive skin
Meticulously crafted to be the best gluten-free, vegan, and non-toxic lipsticks you've ever worn, making it perfect for your sensitivities or auto-immune concerns. Enjoy high-performance color without irritation.
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Smooth, creamy & lightweight
Unlike waxy, drying formulas, our lipstick glides on effortlessly with a buttery-soft, creamy texture. It feels weightless, never sticky or heavy, for a truly comfortable wear.
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No peel, no pill formula
Flaky, painful lips after wearing lipstick isn’t normal, and you don’t have to live with it anymore. Red Apple Lipstick uses clean, gentle ingredients and is tested by real women with real sensitivities. No stinging, no cracking, no pilling, no compromises.
Real sensitive beauties
"Delicate is moisturizing and feels great! It may seem light in color at first but like magic it transforms into a natural, healthy looking nude pink. At least on me it did. So fun and flattering to wear."
She's wearingDelicate · Summer Passion
- DJDianna J.Verified BuyerReviewingDelicateI recommend this productWhat's your age range? 70+What's your beauty style? ClassicRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoDelicate!
Ok..so I'm totally in love with the Pinkle Twinkle!
But I'm also in ❤️ love with the "Delicate " lipstick! Feels great on...and is just the prettiest shade of pink! These are my kind of colors.
- BWBarbara W.Verified BuyerReviewingDelicateI recommend this productWhat's your age range? 70+What's your beauty style? Low Maintenance, NaturalRated 4 out of 5 stars1 month agoA very nice shade of pink
I was lokking for something that was a bit paler to wear with very casual outfits, more like a tinted gloss would be. This was described as added a touch of color and is darker than that.... if applied lightly I think it will do fine though.
Red Apple Lipstick1 month agoHi Barbara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We're glad to hear you think Delicate is a very nice shade of pink, and we really appreciate your honest thoughts about the color intensity.
We completely understand you were looking for something more like a tinted gloss effect for those casual, everyday looks. It sounds like you've found a great solution by applying it more lightly to achieve that subtle touch of color you're after.
Your feedback about the color description is really valuable to us and helps us understand how our products are coming across to customers who are looking for that perfect barely-there tint.
Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for giving Delicate a try. We're so glad you found a way to make it work beautifully for your casual outfits!
- CFChristina F.Verified BuyerReviewingDelicateI recommend this productWhat's your age range? 40-49What's your beauty style? NaturalRated 5 out of 5 stars9 months agoPretty Color lipstick
Nice lipstick color. Not too dark.
- JKJamie K.Verified BuyerReviewingDelicateI recommend this productWhat's your age range? 50-59What's your beauty style? ClassicRated 5 out of 5 stars9 months agoDelicate
This is a really lovely pink that I think would be flattering on most people. For reference, I am a neutral spring.. for a lighter color it actually has quite a bit of pigment
- KGKristen G.Verified BuyerReviewingDelicateI recommend this productWhat's your age range? 50-59What's your beauty style? ClassicRated 5 out of 5 stars9 months agopretty
This lipstick is so moisturizing! I love this pink.