15 Celebrities Who Prove That Dark Lips Work For Everyone

This Easy A star has proven her chameleon powers when transitioning between blond and red hair, but deep oxblood lips might just be the easiest transformation for Emma Stone yet. This dark lip color highlights her porcelain skin and fair features while adding a chillingly gorgeous gothic effect. Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain, Jim Spellman

Emma Watson definitely got an Outstanding in Transfiguration class, because her transition from sweet to sultry is flawless. This deep purple lipstick is perfect for her brunette hair and olive skin! Bold brows anchor the look. Source: Getty / Karwai Tang, Fotonoticias

Just add vampy lips to the list of extreme beauty looks that Katy Perry has mastered. This fair-skinned songstress makes the shift between timeless glamour and trendy tough look easy. Perry's dark red lips prove that rainbow-haired ladies can join in on the Fall fun. Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur, Michael Tran

Can this Glee starlet do no wrong? Lea Michele's tan skin looks amazing with simple makeup or sultry plum lips, and we can't get enough. Also, note how she wears her hair polished with light lips and more mussed-up with deeper hues. Source: Getty / Michael Kovac, Jesse Grant

This modern-day Audrey Hepburn knows how to amp up the drama for the red carpet. Lily Collins's beautiful brown eyes and thick brows pop even more when she adds a deep burgundy lip color. Source: Getty / Venturelli, Pierre Suu

If you ever needed proof of makeup's sophistication power, Selena Gomez is the perfect example. Oxblood lips take the pop star from fresh faced to vampy vixen, and both looks are beautiful. Source: Getty / Rindoff/Le Segretain, Paul Archuleta

They don't call her Queen Bey for nothing — Beyoncé is a master of every look, from girl next door to diva of darkness. This shimmery maroon lipstick is an ideal fit for her skin tone and makes her look even more fierce than usual! Source: Getty / Steve Granitz, George Pimentel

Because Blake Lively has light locks, her dark lip of choice is a subtle shade of deep rose. As usual, she makes it look elegant and easy! Source: Getty / Bertrand Langlois, Neilson Barnard

While Robert Pattinson's new flame typically sports a chic lip color, going from bright red to chocolate brown makes a massive difference in FKA Twigs's appearance. The almost-black shade that she selected is '90s perfection. Source: Getty / John Phillips, Ben A. Pruchnie

Picking shades that complement pale skin and red hair is no easy feat, but Christina Hendricks has it down to a science. Rather than selecting an overwhelmingly dark shade like purple, the Mad Men actress found a deep rouge that better suited her coloring. Redheads, take note! Source: Getty / Dominique Charriau/Le Film Francais, Dan MacMedan

If you're on the hunt for the perfect purple lip, Jamie Chung has all the answers. Her bold plum hue suits her dark locks, olive-toned skin, and soft smoky eye makeup. Source: Getty / Jeffrey Mayer, Gregg Deguire

The ombré effect of Laverne Cox's dark lips makes us seriously jealous of her full pucker. Also, the crimson and oxblood shades are totally on trend. Source: Getty / John Lamparski, Earl Gibson III

When she ditches her signature bright-lipped look and opts for glossy, dark lips, Lupita Nyong'o sets a gorgeous example for any dark-skinned ladies dying to try this Fall beauty trend. Source: Getty / Dimitrios Kambouris, Dominique Charriau

If you follow Mindy Kaling's Instagram, you know that she's a colorful-lipstick fiend. However, she also looks amazing in goth shades! The quick-witted comedy powerhouse absolutely nailed the dark-lip trend with this deep burgundy selection. Source: Getty / Jerod Harris, Jason Kempin

Pale ladies, you're in luck. Rooney Mara, the patron saint of fair-skinned beauty devotees everywhere, showcases how dark lips can complement milky complexions. This vampy purple hue is just the ticket for Mara's fair skin tone, and it makes her features stand out. Source: Getty / Venturelli, D Dipasupil