It's not often that a single product can change your entire look. But when it comes to lipstick, a drastic change in hue can make all the difference. A neutral lip can be sweet with pared-down makeup, give au naturel beauty the finishing polish it needs, or let other features shine, whether it's a dramatic eye or edgy hair.
But the moment you swipe a bold hue on your kisser, everything changes, from the fearless vibrance of a classic red to the ultimate glamour of a deep crimson to the instant playfulness of an unexpected hue. These 10 celebs have gone both routes, and the results, while extreme, are always stunning.
Anna Kendrick
Neutral: Anna Kendrick [1]
A matte nude lip looks stunning with Anna's sexy eye makeup.
Bold: Anna Kendrick [2]
A deep-wine hue pairs perfectly with all black for something simple and iconic.
Amandla Stenberg
Neutral: Amandla Stenberg
This peachy pink is pure romance.
Bold: Amandla Stenberg
Amandla makes a bright-blue lip its own accessory!
Gigi Hadid
Neutral: Gigi Hadid
This barely there lip takes natural to a whole new level.
Bold: Gigi Hadid
A matching orange-red lip conveys instant glamour.
Gal Gadot
Neutral: Gal Gadot
This sweet pink softens Gal's slicked back 'do.
Bold: Gal Gadot
This deep-crimson lip adds just the right amount of edge.
Vanessa Hudgens
Neutral: Vanessa Hudgens [3]
This ultranude lip is the perfect finish for Vanessa's less-is-more look.
Bold: Vanessa Hudgens [4]
We love how she glams this 'do up with a purplish-red lip.
Zoë Kravitz
Neutral: Zoë Kravitz
The palest pink proves that Zoë is naturally stunning.
Bold: Zoë Kravitz
But we love how a pinkish-red lip glams up Zoë's whole pared-down look.
Katy Perry
Neutral: Katy Perry [5]
A light-mauve lip makes this elegant look polished without being overdone.
Bold: Katy Perry [6]
It's a fearless red that makes Katy totally stage-ready.
Nina Dobrev
Neutral: Nina Dobrev [7]
A plummy-nude lip makes Nina's smoky eye even more dramatic.
Bold: Nina Dobrev [8]
Here, she goes classic Hollywood glamour with a bright-red lip.
Alexa Chung
Neutral: Alexa Chung
This peachy nude puts the perfect finish on Alexa's effortlessly casual look.
Bold: Alexa Chung
But add a classic red lip — paired with vintage waves — and she's a whole new Alexa!
Emma Stone
Neutral: Emma Stone [9]
This light-pink hue makes Emma's eyes smolder.
Emma Stone
Bold: Emma Stone [10]
A garnet lip is red carpet gold for this Academy Award winner.