Celebrities wearing red lipstick

The ability to choose and wear a red lipstick with confidence is an art all women should master as the right one can instantly give you a polished, glamorous look. No matter what your skin tone or hair colour, there's a shade to suit you. Don't believe us? Then take a look at the celebrities for inspiration.

Eva Green

The flame-haired actress shows us how to work red hair with red lips and looks ever the Bond girl temptress.

Kate Bosworth

Red lips always look so good with vintage style hair, and Kate Bosworth proves the point with side-parted '40s style waves and painted-to-perfection red lips.

Liv Tyler

Usually a fan of nude lips and smoky eyes, Liv bucks her own trend and swaps the pale lips for a racy red, showing that a heavy eye and lip can work together.

Rosario Dawson

With a smile this wide the only way to really do it justice is to paint it the brightest shade of red.

Drew Barrymore

Opting for old school glamour with '40s style hair and make-up Drew creates a sexy pout with a deep crimson red shade.

Scarlett Johansson

These lips were made for pouting - and that's just what Scarlett does with her glossy patent red lips.

Camilla Belle

Groomed to perfection with pristine brows, skin and Cupid's bow, this shows just how good a red lip looks on brunettes.

Cameron Diaz

Surfer chick Cameron knows that a slick of red lippy adds an instant shot of glamour to red carpet appearances.

Angelina Jolie

The most powerful celebrity in the world - allegedly - Angelina works a classic red lip while keeping skin, eyes and even dress nude and neutral.

Audrey Tautou

Long, luscious black lashes and fire engine red lips make this look the ultimate in chic sophistication.

Agyness Deyn

Proving that platinum blonds can wear red lipstick with style too, the model pairs vivid red lips with strong brows and pale, perfect skin.

Julia Restoin-Roitfield

As the daughter of the editor of French Vogue we'd expect this young lady to know all about Parisian chic and here she shows the rest of us how to work an effortless red lip.

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