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Pop quiz: What makeup should someone in a red dress wear?

Is it A) something bold, B) something subtle, or C) something else altogether?

The answer: All of the above.

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We like Hourglass Cosmetics Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow in “Reflect.”

Byrdie Tip

Before you decide on your makeup, Soh recommends considering the fabric of your red dress.

If the fabric is sequined and shiny, adding glitter to your makeup look may take it over-the-top.

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Instead, go for soft and velvety matte textures.

As for a nude lip, Soh’s pick is CTZN Nudiversal Lip Duo.

Be sure to use agreat moisturizerdaily under makeup as a primer.

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All that dew enhances the sequins and crystals in a sparkly dress.

For sheer, glowy skin pair it with gloss," says Soliz.

Kat Von D’s Tattoo Liner is precision perfect.

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Add a lash-multiplying swipe of Grande Cosmetics GrandeDRAMA Intense Thickening Mascara as your finishing touch.

To replicate J.Lo’s peachy glow, swap out your traditional blush for bronzer.

Try Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer and use a slightly deeper bronze eyeshadow to rim the eyes.

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Soh’s pick for a Bordeaux stain is Rouge Dior Forever Liquid in 943 Forever Shock.

Monochromatic Moment

The monochromatic nude of Rose Huntington-Whiteley’s makeup makes for a perfectly natural makeup look.

Since nude colors are different for everyone, you don’t have to mimic the exact tones shown here.

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We like Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution Lipstick in Scarlet Spell.

For a bold brow like Kravitz’s, Soh recommends Glossier Boy Brow.

She accented her lids with mocha shadows, and painted her pout with a brownish-pink gloss.

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“Using neutral shadows like the Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Palette makes the eye-look easy.

“Add two coats of Charlotte Tilburys mascara in Pillow Talk for added drama,” adds Soliz.

And of course, don’t hold back on thered lipstick.

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No one said a red dress had to be bright.

I love green and think it will make a comeback soon,” says Soh.

“Not bright lucid fluorescent greens but a green thats murkier, dirtier, mossy, and sexier.”

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His pick for an inspirational eye like Lily Collins' is Viseart Petit Fours in Peridot.

For lips, try Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk.

Purple Rain

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Kerry Washington paired a leathery, red look with the softest beauty beat.

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TheScandalstar dusted shimmery, lilac shadows onto her eyes and swiped a shimmering pink gloss onto her lips.

Her glimmering beauty look provided a perfect canvas for her red style statement to pop.

Afterwards, she used a peachy highlighter to add a gentle gleam to her complexion.

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Winged Victory

In August 2023, Keke Palmer painted the town red in a chili-pepper-colored ensemble.

Winged liner enhanced her mutedsmoky eye, and dark liner made her glossy lips pop.

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Emma Stone with a dusky-rose lip

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Emily Ratajkowski in a red dress

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Kerry Washington in a purple makeup look

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Hailey Bieber’s pink makeup look

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Keke Palmer in a red dress