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Ever wondered what gives your favorite celebrity their perfect pout?
These days, it seems like every A-lister under the sun has a beauty brand — but they’re not always swiping on their own products from day to day.
In fact, a number of stars have either spoken about their favorite lipsticks or showed them off in social media posts; sometimes, it’s their makeup artists who let us in on which shades they’re sporting.
From cosmetics-industry classics like Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk and MAC Ruby Woo to drugstore finds from L’Oréal Paris, keep scrolling to learn about (and shop) the lipsticks stars and their glam gurus swear by.
Product spotlight
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Velvet Liquid Lipstick
Sephora
While Anastasia Soare might be best known for her brow pencils — and for personally perfecting the arches of stars like Oprah and Jennifer Lopez — she’s also an expert at crafting other pigmented products. Case in point? This new full-matte lip formula, complete with a cushioned wand designed to help you line and fill in your pout all in one step.
Best Pink: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk
Pros:
- Long-lasting
- Creamy matte formula
This iconic nude-pink hue is loved by both pop royalty and real royalty: Britney Spears wore it on her wedding day in 2022, while Meghan Markle swiped it on for her Time cover shoot in 2021. The Duchess of Sussex is also a fan of the taupe-nude Very Victoria shade, which is named after her friend Victoria Beckham.
Tilbury even earned an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from the Queen in 2018, giving her brand the ultimate royal seal of approval.
Hailey Bieber’s also a huge Pillow Talk fan — as is TikTok superstar Alix Earle, who applied the matching Lip Cheat Lip Liner as part of her viral lip routine.
Finish: Matte | Shipping: Free ground shipping at Charlotte Tilbury
Best Sheer: Chanel Rouge Coco Baume in 928 Pink Delight
Chanel
Pros:
- Hydrating
- Provides a subtle sheer finish
Cons:
- More expensive than most options on this list
What do Sofia Richie’s wedding and the “Barbie” movie press tour have in common (besides producing some of the most viral moments of 2023, that is)? Both featured this soft pink Chanel shade.
Margot Robbie wore it at her Mattel flick’s London premiere, while Richie entrusted the same makeup artist, Pati Dubroff, to apply it for her nuptials with Elliot Grainge.
“Pati, you’re a genius for this,” she said in a TikTok of the shade, which she was “applying all night” during her wedding reception.
Finish: Sheer and shiny | Shipping: Free FedEx standard shipping at Chanel
Best Brown: MAC MACximal Satin Lipstick in Paramount
MAC
Pros:
- Full-coverage formula that lasts up to eight hours
- Can also be used on cheeks, per the brand
Cons:
- Features the brand’s signature vanilla scent, so not the best option for those who prefer fragrance-free products
No need to be green with envy over Rachel Green’s signature lip. Jennifer Aniston revealed she reached for this pink-brown MAC shade during her time playing the famed “Friends” character.
“It was a browny brick,” she recalled to Glamour in 2017. “I remember that was my go-to color when I was doing ‘Friends.’”
Finish: Satin | Shipping: Free standard shipping and returns
Best Red: MAC Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
Ulta Beauty
Pros:
- Classic blue-based red
- Long-lasting matte formula
Cons:
- The statement-making hue might not fit everyone’s preferences
Taylor Swift’s signature scarlet pout often comes courtesy of this oldie but goodie. “It’s a staple. I was the last person to discover it,” the “Anti-Hero” hitmaker told People of the bestselling blue-based red in 2015.
Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, Tracee Ellis Ross, Janet Jackson and Angelina Jolie also adore the ultra-matte, highly pigmented product, which packs serious staying power.
Page Six Style’s review: “MAC’s Ruby Woo is a classic for a reason: It looks fabulous on pretty much everyone,” says Page Six Style Editor Elana Fishman, who wears the hot hue on the regular. “I first tried it a few years ago while testing out several of Taylor Swift’s favorite red lipsticks, and fell completely in love.”
Finish: Matte | Shipping: Free standard shipping and returns
Best Royal-Approved: Bobbi Brown Luxe Lipstick in Sandwash Pink
Sephora
Pros:
- Infused with skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid and coconut oil
Cons:
- Some reviewers noted the formula can be drying
Kate Middleton did her own makeup at her wedding to Prince William, incorporating a slew of Bobbi Brown products. And while it’s rare to get confirmation on her exact beauty favorites, the brand’s confirmed she wore this soft pink hue for the big day.
Finish: Matte | Shipping: Free two-day shipping at Nordstrom
Best Luxury: Tom Ford Lip Color in Sable Smoke
Sephora
Pros:
- Luxe, creamy finish
- Many stars and reviewers have dubbed it a universally flattering nude
A number of celebrity makeup artists believe this pricey product’s the best nude lippie money can buy — including Adam Burrell, who works with Jennifer Hudson and Jessica Simpson and told E! News it’s his “absolute favorite universal nude” thanks to its “pure pigment and luxurious texture.”
Kim Kardashian’s longtime glam guru, Mario Dedivanovic, once praised the warm-toned peach shade on his star client’s now-defunct app, saying it “looks good on everyone” and confirming he’s used it on Kardashian.
Finish: Matte | Shipping: Standard shipping at Sephora for $6.95
Best Makeup Artist-Approved: Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick
Ulta Beauty
Pros:
- Velvety finish
- Long-lasting
When it comes to lipstick, plenty of stars agree: “Mother” (as McGrath’s affectionately nicknamed in the industry) knows best. The celebrity makeup artist‘s matte formulas are a hit with celebrities like Adele — who wore the beige-nude Christy shade on British Vogue’s cover — as well as Kacey Musgraves and Emma Stone.
And while McGrath used the soft pink Femmebot shade on Taylor Swift in her “Bejeweled” music video, the pop star’s also partial to the blue-red Elson to achieve her go-to red lip. (The eye-catching crimson hue is currently sold out, but McGrath’s team tells us the brick-red Rouge 8 makes for a close match until it gets restocked.)
Page Six Style’s review: “Taylor Swift inspired me to try the Elson shade, and I fell head over heels in love — it truly is the perfect red, and the formula is incredibly pigmented and pretty long-lasting,” says Elana Fishman, who gives the classic hue a rave review.
“The best thing, though, might be the texture,” she adds. “While some mattes leave my lips feeling (and looking) parched, this one goes on like velvet and is so comfortable, I tend to forget I’m wearing it — until I look in the mirror or someone compliments the color, that is.”
Finish: Matte | Shipping: Free two-day shipping at Nordstrom
Best Stain: Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick
Sephora
Pros:
- Budget-friendly
- Transfer-proof and long-lasting
Jenna Lyons may have one of the most enviable wardrobes out there — but that doesn’t mean her go-to lipstick will bust your budget. The “RHONY” star and former J.Crew executive’s signature crimson lip comes courtesy of this under-$20 Sephora staple.
“I get asked about my red lipstick all the time,” Lyons told reporters at an event in 2023. “Now you don’t have to DM me and ask me what it is. This stuff does not come off, not at all.”
It’s also rumored to be in Taylor Swift’s arsenal, as her longtime makeup artist, Lorrie Turk, once included the shade in her Shop My Shelf.
Finish: Matte | Shipping: Standard shipping at Sephora for $6.95
Best Liquid Lipstick: Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLust Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick
Revolve
Pros:
- Comes in four shades
- Velvety weightless finish
Just call this velvety lipstick part of a supermodel’s “Love Story.” Jasmine Tookes wore this Taylor Swift-loved formula for her wedding, as she told InStyle, in the shade Divine Nude.
Finish: Matte | Shipping: Standard shipping for $6.95
Best Drugstore: L’Oréal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick
Amazon/L’Oréal
Pros:
- Budget-friendly
- Hydrating formula
- Comes in 22 shades
Cons:
- Some Amazon reviewers found it required a primer to keep the pigment more long-lasting
While Kendall Jenner became a global ambassador for L’Oréal in 2023, she’s been a fan for much longer; she told Harper’s Bazaar her first memory of the brand was “playing around with my mom’s makeup and seeing L’Oréal Paris lipsticks in her makeup bag.”
These days, her favorite offering from the brand is this liquid lipstick, which she told the outlet is “so easy to wear, never smudges, and feels super hydrating.”
Finish: Matte | Shipping: Free shipping on Amazon Prime
Best Hydrating: Glossier Ultralip in Ember
Sephora
Pros:
- Combines the moisture of a gloss with the pigment of a lipstick
- Comes in 11 shades
- Vegan formula
Cons:
- Some reviewers noted the lid pops off easily inside purses, etc.
Obsessed with Olivia Rodrigo’s makeup? The star shouted out this vampy shade in her Vogue “Beauty Secrets” installment, praising how it “accentuates” her natural lip color.
“The Ultralip has hyaluronic acid in it, which is great,” raved the star, who also included the formula in a collaborative collection with the brand. “It keeps your lips moisturized, which is very important to me. I love how it’s buildable … It just emphasizes what you got.”
Best Transfer-Proof: Urban Decay Vice Lip Bond Liquid Lipstick in Pleased
Sephora
Pros:
- Super long-lasting finish
Looking for a lip look that’ll last? This liquid formula comes in 12 different smudge- and transfer-proof shades, making it ideal for red carpets and date nights alike.
Perhaps that’s why it’s popular with the likes of Lizzo and Natasha Lyonne, who both wear the warm apricot nude Pleased. Lizzo’s makeup artist, Alexx Mayo, showed off his client’s glossy lip on Instagram, while Lyonne rocked the same hue at the 2023 Golden Globes.
Meanwhile, “Euphoria” breakout star Chloe Cherry,
