They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery — and we have no shame in applying this motto when it comes to celebrity style. And perhaps the easiest, quickest way to look Hollywood ready is with a swipe of lipstick. Since Winter is one of our favorite seasons to sport a bold pout (a colorful pucker looks lovely against porcelain skin), we did some digging to see what lipsticks stars are wearing. Whether you're looking for an affordable drugstore pick or a more exclusive product, we've found it. Keep reading to get your hands (or lips?) on the exact brands and shades that make your A-list crushes look so gorgeous.
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift [2] is rarely seen without her signature red lip, and recently she posted a photo of herself on Instagram [3] applying her favorite red shade, Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl [4] ($25). So, you can be sure that it's the real deal.
Source: Getty / NCP/Star Max [5]
Rihanna
"I love red," Rihanna [6] told Us Weekly. "I think it's strong and it's flirty, sassy, and everything that I am. It's my favorite." MAC worked with the singer to design her perfect red shade, Viva Glam Rihanna [7] ($16), and there's no denying that it's as brazen as the singer herself.
Source: Getty / Dan MacMedan [8]
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian [9]'s makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic revealed that he uses a drugstore product [10] on the A-lister's lips. Even at her wedding, Kim sported L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Extraordinaire Lip Color in Nude Ballet [11] ($8) for a sultry nude look.
Source: Getty / David M. Benett [12]
Lorde
Lorde [13] collaborated with MAC [14] to create her perfect purple lipstick, which was released as a limited-edition product. While her signature shade, Pure Heroine [15] is hard to come by, you can still snag the extremely similar Heroine [16] ($16) to copy the singer's moody pout.
Source: Getty / Jason Merritt [17]
Lupita Nyong'o
Lancôme spokesperson and Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o says [18] that the brand's L'absolu Rouge in Rouge Carrousel [19] ($30) is her all-time favorite lip color. The sheer, peach shade works perfectly against her mahogany skin tone.
Source: Getty / Michael Buckner [20]
Emma Stone
While Emma Stone has noted [21] that she rarely remembers the names of her makeup brands, makeup artist Rachel Goodwin used Revlon's Colorburst Lacquer Balm in Whimsical [22] ($9) for the A-lister's Venice Film Festival lipstick look.
Source: Getty / Stefania D'Alessandro [23]
Rita Ora
"MAC Ruby Woo [24] ($16) never goes wrong," Rita Ora told Elle [25]. The singer is rarely seen without a red lip, so it's safe to say that she's an expert!
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Dita von Teese
This burlesque vixen knows a thing or two about rocking red lips, and her favorite lip color is as elegant as her vintage style. Dita von Teese spilled her lipstick secrets to Elle [27], revealing that she's switching over to Dior's Diorific lipstick in Dolce Vita [28] ($36) in the wake of a discontinued old favorite.
Source: Getty / Venturelli [29]
Kylie Jenner
MAC's makeup artists insist that Kylie Jenner uses the brand's neutral Velvet Teddy lipstick [30] ($16) and Whirl lip pencil [31] ($16) to achieve her plump pout. However, we're pretty convinced that she's had some extra help [32]!
Source: Getty / Albert L. Ortega [33]
Gwen Stefani
The No Doubt frontwoman has inspired our red-lip envy for decades, but she's extremely transparent about her favorite products. "I apply a matte, dry base such as L'Oréal Paris Infallible in Ravishing Red [34] ($10), and then something creamy and moist on top, like MAC Lipglass in Russian Red [35] ($15)," Stefani has said [36] of her signature makeup routine.
Source: Getty / Brad Barket [37]