Purple Haze: 12 celebrities who rock violet-hued lipstick with ease

by FASHION Staff September 17, 2014

See which celebrities can’t get enough of purple lipstick »

Roses are red, violets are…uh, purple, actually. We’ll save investigating the legitimacy of that poem for a later date, because today we’re focused on the A-list celebs who make red lips seem passé. From style chameleon Rihanna to the always flawless Lupita Nyong’o, these ladies might be Hollywood’s biggest risk-takers, but they make pulling purple off purple lipstick seem so easy, we’re tempted to swipe on a coat as we type.

The reason the shade is so popular is because it’s actually super versatile! You can choose a shade that suits your skintone and hair colour, from Coco Rocha‘s light lavender, to Beyoncé‘s dark wine hue. If it’s good enough for Queen Bey, it’s good enough for us.

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Best Celebrity Purple Lips

Rihanna on the Victoria’s Secret red carpet rocking eggplant lips

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

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Coco Rocha at the Kentucky Derby wearing a light lavender lipstick

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Katy Perry tops off her royal look with a dark shade.

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Kim Kardashian trades in her usual nude gloss for a dark purple shade during Paris Fashion Week last year

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Lana Del Ray arrives at the 2012 Met Ball dressed in Joseph Altuzarra gown and deep burgundy lips

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Lorde at H1 You Oughta Know In Concert event wearing an ever-so-royal shade of purple lipstick

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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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Miley Cyrus wears a black floor-length Jean Paul Gaultier gown, Fendi shoes and Chanel pearl necklace, topping off the dramatic look with a deep violet lipstick

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Rooney Mara channeling her character Lisbeth Salande, complete with dark lipstick

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Rihanna wears an olive green leather trench and matching parka from the Balmain Pre-Fall 2014 collection and completes the look with lavender lipstick

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Shay Mitchell bringing sex appeal at Teen Choice Awards with her luscious lips

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