The boldest celebrity lipstick looks


December 17, 2015

From Lupita Nyong'o's metallic blue lips at the Star Wars premiere to Joan Smalls' bold purple pout at the Met Gala, we took a look at the boldest celebrity lipstick looks for edgy beauty inspiration – click through for the full gallery…

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Lupita Nyong'o made quite the impression at the Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere in London, turning heads with a bold and edgy metallic blue lipstick. Thinking of trying the look yourself? Take note from the actress and keep the rest of your make-up simple – your lips alone will make the ultimate beauty statement.

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Joan Smalls topped beauty lists around the world when she arrived at the Met Gala showing off her high fashion credentials with a matte purple lipstick. To complement the striking look, Joan kept the rest of her make-up to a bare minimum save for dramatic black lashes, styling her hair into a chic side plait.

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Jessica Alba proved that a bold lipstick shade can be just as classic as it is edgy, opting for a bright coral shade at the Golden Globes, to complement her elegant pink strapless gown.

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Rihanna is renowned for her fearless approach to hair and make-up, but the star upped the beauty stakes at her party in New York Fashion Week when she stepped out with a deep, shimmering blue shade.

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Demi Lovato channelled the 1920s with her dark smokey eyeshadow and her glossy black locks styled into finger waves – and the deep ruby red lips only served to add to the sultry effect.

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Solange Knowles showed off her chic beauty credentials with a neon pink shade, to perfectly offset her stylish white fluffy jacket and green patterned trousers.

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Emerald green was Rihanna's chosen shade for the iHeartMusic Radio awards. Channelling her gothic side, the bright shade added a pop of colour to her striking all-black ensemble.

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Ariana Grande opted for an edgy bright violet matte shade as the VMAs, adding bronzed glittering eyeshadow and black winged eyeliner for ultimate red carpet cool.

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Jennifer Lawrence showed off her girly side with an elegant bright pink shade for the Met Gala, to complement her striking Dior gown – if you want to try a bold lipstick, pink is a great start as it's eye-catching but also understated enough for a glamorous finish.

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If you have brightly coloured hair and want to try a bold lipstick without overdoing it, opt for a pale pink shade like Pixie Lott – this girly and strong look will add the extra wow factor to your hair and make-up look.

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