From Taylor Swift to Meghan Markle: The Lipsticks Celebs Swear By
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Taylor Swift favours M·A·C's Locked Kiss Lipstick in Ruby True ($55), Meghan Markle used DIOR's Addict Lip Glow Balm 001 Pink ($67) and Kate Middleton is linked to Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color in Sandwash Pink ($67). This piece lists the exact celebrity shades, what each formula does and which to pick for weddings or everyday wear.
Fast Facts You Need to Know
- Pick M·A·C Ruby True ($55) for a cool-toned red with 24-hour, transfer-resistant wear
- Use DIOR Addict Lip Glow Balm ($67) for a hydrating, pH-adapting natural pink finish
- Opt for Bobbi Brown Sandwash Pink ($67) if you want a timeless soft bridal lip
- For long events choose transfer-proof or waterproof formulas to avoid frequent touch-ups
These celebrity choices reveal practical rules: cool-toned reds suit fairer complexions, balm hybrids add moisture and subtle colour, and transfer-proof formulas are best for long days and events. Match the shade and finish notes here to your skin tone and how much reapplication you want to do.
Let’s be real, after Elizabeth Taylor, it was Taylor Swift who helped red lipsticks make a triumphant return into the beauty zeitgeist (and if you’re currently on the hunt for a stunning bold red lip, we’ve rounded up our top picks here). Thanks to Tay Tay and her legion of loyal Swifties, one particular M·A·C Cosmetics lipstick has achieved near cult status and has a habit of selling out almost as quickly as concert tickets.
And speaking of loyal fans, did you know Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, wore a soft pink DIOR lipstick on her wedding day to match her soft ethereal look?
If you’ve ever wondered what exact lipsticks celebrities wear, below, we've got the beauty intel on the lip colours these chic, beauty-forward women swear by or even sported on their wedding day.
Taylor Swift: M.A.C. Cosmetics Locked Kiss Lipstick, $55
Shade: Ruby True
Loyal Swifties don't just keep up with Taylor’s great love stories, they also keep close tabs on the exact lip shades she wears, too.
While many Swifty detectives found M·A·C's iconic Ruby Woo as one of Taylor's signature reds, she also wears Ruby True from the Locked Kiss collection. And what does that tell us? It tells us that Taylor clearly knows that a cool-toned red is her most flattering shade.
@sarahchapelled 💄 The End of an Era … and the end of this mystery! Taylor wears MAC Cosmetics Locked Kiss 24HR Lipstick in the shade ‘Ruby True’ Shop: https://tinyurl.com/tseraslipstick
♬ The Life of a Showgirl - Taylor Swift
Ruby True also offers 24 hours of weightless wear (no wonder Taylor loves it for its staying power. I have this myself in the shade ‘Sophistry’ in the Locked Kiss Ink formula and can confirm it did not budge all day through eating, drinking and general gallivanting) and, it's also formulated with passionfruit oil to help condition lips.
It’s also kiss-proof (cute), transfer-proof and waterproof. In other words, it's about as foolproof as a red lipstick gets.
Meghan Markle: DIOR Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm, $67
Shade: 001 Pink
Meghan Markle's makeup artist Daniel Martin shared her famous wedding day lip combo, revealing to beauty lovers that he used a M.A.C cosmetics lip liner in shade ‘Cool Spice' (of course he did because MAC lip liners are iconic) before topping it off with Dior's Addict Lip Glow Balm in 001 Pink.
The result? A soft, naturally rosy lip that delivered that effortless "your lips but better" finish.
The DIOR Lip Glow lip balm adapts to your skin's pH to create a customised wash of colour, while nourishing cherry extract and shea butter keep lips feeling soft, smooth and hydrated.
Both a makeup and lip care hybrid, it's no wonder the pretty pink balm has become a modern classic (just like the Duchess herself).
Kate Middleton, Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color, $67
Shade: Sandwash Pink
Speaking of Royal weddings, Kate Middleton's timeless bridal beauty look continues to inspire more than a decade later.
The Princess of Wales was rumoured to have worn a Bobbi Brown lipstick in the shade 'Sandwash Pink' then a wash of gloss on top for a finishing touch.
Makeup artist Hannah Martin also turning to Bobbi Brown eyeshadows to create Kate's soft, grey smoky eye.
Just goes to show that in a sea of newness, classic brands like M·A·C, Bobbi Brown and DIOR still consistently deliver when it comes to the lipsticks celebrities love and keep coming back to.
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