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Great Beauty: Celebs Lighten Up in Pale Lips

Judging from the sea of celebs rocking pastel lips during awards season festivities, it's safe to say that pale pink lips are having a huge moment right now! And why not? The shade looks downright flawless on brown skin, and it's always fun to rock a springy color in the dead of winter. From super-pale '60s mod shades to sheer rosy hues, here's our gallery of some of Hollywood's prettiest pink lips.
By · February 2, 2010October 29, 2020
01
Think Pink

Judging from the sea of celebs rocking pastel lips during awards season festivities, it’s safe to say that pale pink lips are having a huge moment right now! And why not? The shade looks downright flawless on brown skin, and it’s always fun to rock a springy color in the dead of winter. Here, Kerry Washington rocks a beautiful, ballet-slipper pink lip.

02
Pretty Pout

Kelly Rowland looks stunning in shimmery emerald eyeliner, just-pinched cheeks and sweet pink lips.

03
Two of Hearts

Keyshia Cole looks festive in pink lids and lips (plus a couple of drawn-on hair tats!).

04
Fresh Face

Tika Sumpter looks youthful and fresh in winged liquid liner and a hint of clean, pale pink gloss.

05
Petal Pusher

At the Kardashian Kollection launch party, Ms. Monica rocked a truly fierce sculpted brow and sexy, petal pink lipgloss.

06
Sexy Songbird

At at BBC Radio event in London, songstress Leona Lewis was seriously sultry in black liquid liner, rosy cheeks and cotton candy pink lips.

07
So Fun

Mya paired fruit-punchy pink lips with aqua eyes for a cheerfully chic look.

08
Barely There

Letoya Luckett went for a barely-there look with just the faintest hint of pale pink gloss. So lovely.

09
Lip Service

Former “America’s Top Model” contestant Jade Cole rocked a petal pink lip at the Inspired in New York event honoring Emil Wilbekin.

10
Hot Stuff

Eva Marcille contrasted a matte, powder pink lip with her silvery-white pixie for maximum impact. So hot!

11
Pretty in Pastels

Michelle Obama looks effortlessly pulled-together in a soft, pinky-nude gloss and pearls.

12
Pale Fire

“Gossip Girl” star Jessica Szohr sports a super-pale, ice pink glaze. Try Estee Lauder Kissable Lipgloss in Sweet Kiss ($18).

13
Rosy Glow

Paula Patton looks positively radiant in a slick of luminous, pale rose lipstick. We love Cover Girl Continuous Lip Color in Rose Quartz ($5.49).

14
Mod Mama

Rihanna works a 1960’s mod moment in pale, white-pink matte lipstick like Too Faced Luster Pearl Effects Lip Liner in Tahitian ($16.50).

15
Petal Pink

Katerina Graham’s sheer, petal pink gloss makes her green eyes pop something fierce! To get her look, try Hard Candy Visibly Wet Shockingly Glossy Lip Pencil in Beauty ($6).

16
In the Pink

Paired with her glowy tan, Lisa Raye’s high-shine, tutu-pink gloss looks so sultry. Try Revlon SuperLustrous Lipglos in Pink Afterglow ($6.99).

17
Barely There

Supermodel Chanel Iman goes for bare-faced glamour in little more than curled lashes and a subtle, pastel pink lipstick. Try Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect in Jersey Pink ($26.50).

18
Berry Sweet

With her rosy cheeks and slick of sheer strawberry gloss, Sanaa Lathan looks fresh, radiant, and healthy. To get the look, try Fresh Sugar Lip Gloss in Sugar Flirt ($18).

19
Tickled Pink

At the Grammy’s, Shaun Robinson paired her lavender eyeshadow with a burst of creamy, pale pink gloss. Try Maybelline Lip Polish High-Shine Gloss in Clearly Pink ($4.69).

20
Pale Pucker

Ciara’s sugary pink pucker is so pretty with her barely-there makeup and chic, short ‘do. Try her look at home with L’oreal Colour Riche Gloss Lipstick in Soft Pink ($8.95).

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