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Home · Lips

21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick

You can never go wrong with pink lipstick. From pastel to neon, there's a shade guaranteed to compliment your skin tone and add a touch of glam to any look. Whether you’re into matte mauves, pastel glosses or some other standout formula, get inspired by some of our favorite ladies slaying in the spring-ready shade. 
By Samantha Callender · Updated October 26, 2020
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Kerry Washington
Kerry’s pink lips are the perfect contrast against her black and white ensemble.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
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02
Rihanna
The most elegant, muted pink we’ve ever seen.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Dominique Charriau
03
Solange Knowles
Pink and silver looks great on Solo.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Mike Coppola
04
Zendaya
You can never go wrong with glossy pink lips.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Steve Granitz
05
V Bozeman
V’s matte pink lipstick made a major statement on the Soul Train Awards red carpet.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Mindy Small
06
Ledisi
Ledisi rocked a bold and vibrant pink lipstick on the 2016 NAACP Image Awards red carpet.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Leon Bennett
07
Fleur East
Fleur’s pink pout pops against her brown curls.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Gareth Cattermole
08
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee is a vision in pastel lipstick.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Frazer Harrison
09
Viola Davis

The Academy Award-nominee and Golden Globe-winner will celebrate her birthday August 11.

21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Steve Granitz
10
Kenya Moore
Kenya’s lip adds the perfect splash of color to her white dress.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Jason LaVeris
11
Janelle Monáe
The singer and actress looked pretty in pink while promoting “Hidden Figures.”
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Mike Pont
12
Niecy Nash
Niecy’s ombre pink lip is perfect for spring.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Paul Archuleta
13
Amma Asante
The film director looks like a dream in mauve pink.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Dimitrios Kambouris
14
Nicki Minaj

Nicki is a fan of classic pink lipgloss.

21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Marc Piasecki
15
Cynthia Erivo
The broadway star paired her pink pout with white hair at the 2017 Academy Awards.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Frazer Harrison
16
Galen Hooks

This dancer’s pink lip adds a little glamour to a casual look.

21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
JB Lacroix
17
Erica Ash
The actress rocked this fresh pink lippie to the 2017 GLAAD Media Awards.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Jeffrey Mayer
18
Christina Milian
The singer’s neon pink pout is perfect for spring.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Matt Winkelmeyer
19
Keisha Knight Pulliam
Keisha’s simple pink lipstick pulls together an all black look.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
Prince Williams
20
Skai Jackson
The actress opted for a reflective pink lippie while attending Nylon’s ‘Young Hollywood’ event.
21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
JB Lacroix
21
Dawn Lyen- Gardner

The Queen Sugar actress loves a sheer pink.

21 Celebs Who Know The Power Of A Perfect Pink Lipstick
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