Why We're Crowning Lupita Nyong'o the Queen of the SAG Awards

In order to keep Lupita's red lipstick from smearing on the red carpet, Nick used a four-step technique that you can copy at home when wearing any bold lip hue. First, apply a moisturizing product like Kiehls lip balm ($9) to smooth any dry patches. Then, prep the area around the lips with Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Concealer ($31). Barose used a Beautyblender ($20) for the most sheer application.

Next you want to put on the lipstick directly from the tube for the most color payoff. Lupita's exact shade was Lancome lipstick in Rouge Caprice ($30). Only use the lip brush to get hard-to-reach crevices like the inner corners. Complete the lip with a coordinating pencil on top. Barose applied Lancome Lip Crayon in Garnet ($25) on the cupid's bow and outer corners.