Best statement lips: 10 celebs who are pros at wearing bright shades of orange, purple and pink lipstick

Date May 7, 2014

A statement lip is always a sure-fire way to dial up the glamour. With just one swipe, anyone can transform her appearance from meh to stunning. And while we’re a sucker for the timeless red lip, it would be a lie to say that our hearts don’t go racing when we spot some of our fave celebrities in punchy shades of pink, purple and orange. While Cate Blanchett and Shay Mitchell love to pair on-trend orange lipstick with relatively laid-back looks, Kate Bosworth and Marion Cotillard took their vintage Hollywood appearances to a new level of glamour and chicness with a statement-making orange look.

While vibrant shades are usually the go-to this time of year, deep burgundy and plum tones are getting some all-season staying power thanks to A-list stars. Adding a hint of mystery her Met Gala look, Beyoncé’s deep burgundy lipstick was almost the only makeup she had on. But when it comes to vampy lips, there is no doubt that Lorde has the trend on lock—especially considering her upcoming collaboration with M.A.C Cosmetics. To help inspire your next statement-making lipstick choice, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best bright and bold shades worn on recent red carpets. Click through to see them all and tell us which one is your favourite.

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statement lip kate bosworth

On April 10, 2014 at the Tiffany Blue Book launch, Kate Bosworth teamed her Old Hollywood hairstyle with a trendy orange lip.

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statement lip beyonce

Beyonce completed her vampy look with a deep burgundy lipstick at the 2014 Met Gala.

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statement lip cate blanchett

Usually one to don a neutral lipstick, Cate Blanchett experimented with a vibrant shade of orange for the 2014 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.

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statement lip lupita nyong’o

Not afraid to play with bright lipsticks, Lupita Nyong’o was on trend with purple lips at the Governor Awards on November 16, 2013.

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statement lip lorde

When it comes to vampy lips, there is no doubt that Lorde has got the trend on lock, as seen here at the 2014 Brit Awards.

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statement lip olivia wilde

Olivia Wilde offset her neon dress with a punchy pink lip at the Third Person premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.

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statement lip marion cotillard

At the 2014 Met Gala Marion Cotillard paired her evening look with a statement orange lip.

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statement lip reese witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon added a pop of colour to her overall monochromatic look with bright pink lips at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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statement lip rihanna

Leave it to Rihanna to make green lipstick look so good! She wore this bold shade at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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statement lip shay mitchell

Shay Mitchell hit all the right notes in the beauty department with matte orange lips at the Pretty Little Liars season finale screening on March 18, 2014.