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Great Beauty: Red Lips vs. Pink Lips

The hottest celebs dazzle in these two lip colors. Which is more glamorous? You decide.
Red Versus Pink
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
It’s a decades-old debate — between pink and red lips, which one is more glamorous?

For our money, it depends on where you’re going and what you’re wearing (also, will there be kissing? Because red lips can get messy, real talk).

From Alicia Keys to Kelly Rowland, we look at celebs who’ve rocked both pretty pink and sizzling scarlet lips, to genius results — let us know in the comment section which look you like better!