Rihanna's Ruby Pout Isn't Your Average Holiday Red Lip

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We're always bowled over by Rihanna's makeup choices, but her red lipstick look at the Diamond Ball last night was exceptionally stunning. Red lipstick is always an appropriate holiday beauty choice, but a crimson pout with a glossy metallic finish is both daring and dramatic. At her first Diamond Ball event, Rihanna perfectly matched her Chopard bling to her lipstick for a truly on-point pout. The key to rocking this look is not just confidence but concealer. First, apply your statement lip color — we recommend customizing your own by patting red glitter and gloss over a matching lipstick. Next, use a liquid concealer with a doefoot applicator like Lancome Maquicomplet ($31) to clean up the edges. Crisp lines will make your lips dazzle even more! Read on for more celebrity beauty inspiration.

Rihanna
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Rihanna

For her first Diamond Ball, Rihanna stunned with a gleaming ruby lip that matched her showstopping Chopard pendant.

Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian

Kim relied on her signature beauty look — long, lush lashes and a nude lip — for Rihanna's Diamond Ball.

Salma Hayek
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Salma Hayek

Salma wore hazy chocolate shadow and overdrawn sheer lip liner to Rihanna's Diamond Ball.

Rebel Wilson
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Rebel Wilson

Rebel walked the red carpet of the Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb premiere with her hair in a quirky, fun high ponytail.

Chrissy Teigen
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Chrissy Teigen

At an event for Lord & Taylor, Chrissy paired side-parted layers with an undercut braid for an edgy take on glam beauty.

Reese Witherspoon
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Reese Witherspoon

Reese's candy-pink lips seemed like a nod to her character in Legally Blonde at the premiere of Inherent Vice.

Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian

At ACRIA's holiday benefit, Kim wore chocolate pencil on her lower lash line, making her sultry eyes look even bigger.

Emma Roberts
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Emma Roberts

At the Valentino Sala Bianca event, Emma wore shimmering amethyst shadow on her lower lash line, which brought out the green hues in her eyes.

Lea Michele
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Lea Michele

At The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment breakfast, Lea made her brows the focal point of her look, with soft, neutral shimmers on lips, eyes, and cheeks.

Olivia Palermo
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Olivia Palermo

Olivia's babylight highlights perfectly framed her glowing complexion at the Valentino Sala Bianca 945 event.

Olivia Munn
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Olivia Munn

Olivia walked the red carpet for the Valentino Sala Bianca 945 event with sleek strands and an orange lip to coordinate with her outfit.

Jaime King
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Jaime King

At the Valentino Sala Bianca 945 event, Jaime wore her hair in a showstopping braided style. It looks like it could be a five-strand french plait, or the beginning of a basket-weave braid.

Jaime King
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Jaime King

Here's the side view of Jaime's stunning braid — it looks especially pretty with her blond hair!

Kate Middleton
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Kate Middleton

Kate visited the British Consul General's residence in New York City wearing her hair half up and shimmery taupe shadow on her eyelids.

Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga attended the 27th annual Kennedy Center Honors with glimmering bindi over her eyebrows.

Anna Kendrick
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Anna Kendrick

For the premiere of Into the Woods, makeup artist Sara Glick applied Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Color in Silk ($25) to Anna's pout, a princess-y pink perfect for her role as Cinderella.

Emily Blunt
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Emily Blunt

For the world premiere of Into the Woods, makeup artist Jenn Streicher applied three different shades to Emily's lips, finishing with Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Lip Colour in Hollywood ($27) for an ombré effect.

Erin Richards
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Erin Richards

Gotham star Erin Richards attended the premiere of Into the Woods with slate shadow that matched her eyes and a chic, messy braid.

Kate Middleton
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Kate Middleton

Kate's simple rosy cheeks and plum eyeliner beautifully accented her pregnancy glow as she walked around New York City.

Iggy Azalea
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Iggy Azalea

Iggy's shimmering eye shadow and sideswept curls were simply glamorous at KIIS FM's Jingle Ball.

Jessica Chastain
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Jessica Chastain

Jessica accented her teal eyes with hazy chocolate liner at the New York premiere of A Most Violent Year.

Gwen Stefani
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Gwen Stefani

Gwen attended KIIS FM's Jingle Ball with colorblock orange tips that almost resembled feathers in her platinum hair.

Sarah Hyland
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Sarah Hyland

At TrevorLIVE LA, Sarah matched her lipstick to her outfit with a creamy crimson hue.

Cameron Diaz
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Cameron Diaz

Makeup artist Robin Fredriksz used Marc Jacobs Beauty Kiss Pop Lip Color Stick in Headliner ($28) on Cameron's lips and cheeks for the premiere of Annie.

Cameron Diaz
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Cameron Diaz

Cameron completed her classic beauty look at the Annie premiere with a pretty fishtail.