Hey, the winter season is here! Go ahead and have a sip of Burgundy or merlot. But before you indulge, check out the dark blends these stars keep on reserve.
Kate Bosworth
Lay down a deep berry base, then dab a brighter red cream over the center of your lips. "You'll get a pomegranate hue that's superflattering on very fair skin," says Bosworth's pro Pati Dubroff.
Pro pick: Dior Addict Lipstick in 951 and 967, $35 each; dior.com.
Lily Collins
Does your medium-fair complexion have a good dose of pink in it? You'll want to cocktail your lipsticks: Use a brush to mix a lighter raspberry with a black cherry, as pro Loren Canby did.
Pro pick: Lancôme Color Design Lipstick in Fashion Forward ($23) and L'Absolu Rouge in Jezebel ($31); lancome-usa.com.
Jamie Chung
A semi-matte plum "stands out against my golden-beige skin," says the actress, who applied her own makeup here. "A sheerer shade wouldn't have had any impact," she says.
Her pick: Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in Satin Blackcurrent, $20; sephora.com.
Jessica Alba
Hot cocoa, anyone? Hints of chocolate in this raisin bullet work to warm up the yellow-gold undertones in Alba's skin, says her makeup artist Daniel Martin.
Pro pick: Honest Beauty Lip Crayon in Mulberry Kiss, $18; honestbeauty.com. Dior Contour Lip Liner in #943, $30; nordstrom.com.
Mindy Kaling
Walk away from cool, blue-based tones and stick to warm, reddish burgundy if you have a caramel complexion. Don't be timid: Two coats give a rich depth, says pro Cindy Williams.
Pro pick: Julie Hewett Sin Noir Lipstick, $24; juliehewett.com.
Meagan Good
For Good's golden-brown skin, makeup artist Autumn Moultrie likes a dense cocoa shade with a touch of red in it. Try highlighting cheeks to offset the matte finish, ensuring the look isn't severe.
Pro pick: Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in Volga, $27; narscosmetics.com.
Gabrielle Union
Find a bullet that is "equal parts red and brown," says Union's makeup artist Fiona Stiles. "It really brightens a deep complexion."
Pro pick: Mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Whiney, $11; meetmark.com. Clinique Quickliner Intense for Lips in Chili, $17; sephora.com.
Uzo Aduba
Think of the rich, gleaming skin of an eggplant—that's the vibrant purple you're going for, says Aduba's pro Janice Kinjo. A chic, creamy lipstick with a bright sheen makes for a vivid finish.
Pro pick: BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Lead the Way, $18; bareminerals.com.
