7 Red-Carpet-Ready Lipsticks You Should Add to Your Stash
Yes, we adore the pretty plaits, immaculate manicures, and sun-kissed skin from the red carpets of award season, but we're especially partial to lipstick. More so than any other product, the perfect lip shade has the ability to completely transform a star's appearance from basic to bold. We're tracking down the best lip looks and the hues used to create them so you can achieve your own powerful pucker. From Shay Mitchell's glossy grin at the People's Choice Awards to Olivia Palermo's hot pink pout from the Golden Globes, read on to shop the hottest formulas!
Olivia Palermo, Golden Globes
The star: Olivia Palermo
The show: Golden Globes
The makeup artist: Daniel Martin
The product: Martin slicked on Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in Deauville #671 ($35), a lively fuchsia that added radiance to Olivia's complexion.
Sophia Bush, Golden Globes
The star: Sophia Bush
The show: Golden Globes
The makeup artist: Fabiola
The product: Fabiola used Nars Cosmetics Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Pop Life ($28) to create a retro-feeling pout.
Rachel McAdams, Golden Globes
The star: Rachel McAdams
The show: Golden Globes
The makeup artist: Kayleen McAdams
The products: McAdams blended Burt’s Bees Lipstick in Scarlet Soaked and Magenta Rush ($9 each) to create an English rose shade.
Jennifer Lopez, Golden Globes
The star: Jennifer Lopez
The show: Golden Globes
The makeup artist: Mary Phillips
The products: Phillips took L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss ($10 each) in Forbidden Kiss, Rouge Envy, and Nude Allude and blended them to create a sensual bespoke pout.
Caitriona Balfe, Golden Globes
The star: Caitriona Balfe
The show: Golden Globes
The makeup artist: Molly R. Stern
The products: By layering Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour in Jeanne ($37) and Chanel Rouge Coco Stylo Complete Care Lipshine in Histoire ($37), Stern created an elegant, long-lasting pout.
Kate Bosworth, Golden Globes
The star: Kate Bosworth
The show: Golden Globes
The makeup artist: Pati Dubroff
The products: Dubroff smoothed on Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Colour in Coquette ($28) for the creamy base, then added Laura Mercier Lip Parfait Colourbalm in Raspberry Ripple ($25) for added color and shine.
Shay Mitchell, People's Choice Awards
The star: Shay Mitchell
The show: People's Choice Awards
The makeup artist: Mary Phillips
The products: Phillips applied Giorgio Armani Lipstick Rouge D’Armani in Sheer Brown 202 ($36), working from the outer edges of the lips inward, then added a touch of Lancome La Laque Fever Lipshine in Iridescent ($27) to the center of Shay's pout for a full, glamorous look.