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Chloe Sevigny
Skin tone: Golden

Why it works: A complexion like Chloe's glows when paired with "a bright, deep matte coral to match" gold-infused skin.

How to get the look: "Start with a bright liner like La Prairie Luxe Lip Liner Automatique in Melon, $50 and follow with a bright tangerine lipstick like Illamasqua Lipstick in Blaze, $22.

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Kourtney Kardashian
Skin tone: Bronze

Why it works: "Lucky ducks born with a bronze complexion can wear just about anything," says Wade. With "warm undertones and peach-tinted cheeks," a bright, shiny coral lipstick "works beautifully," she continues.

How to get the look:Try Sephora Ultra Vinyl Lip Pencil in Coral Glow $12, which will give you a great, shiny finish.

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Jenna Dewan
Skin tone: Bronze

Why it works: With an "olive complexion and green eyes," like Jenna's, a "pink/red combination really makes the undertones of the skin and eyes stand out," says Wade.

How to get the look: "Start with a sharp lip liner to create a precise line, and gently sketch around the entire lip line. Try Chantecaille Lip Definer in Energy, $22. Then, choose a lipstick that is vibrant and intense with a full coverage finish like Chantecaille Lipstick in Cayenne, $28," says Wade.

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Selita Ebanks
Skin tone: Coco

Why it works: Dark skin with natural gold undertones, like Selita's, works perfectly with a "matte orange/red" as it "keeps it all in the same warm family," advises Wade.

How to get the look: "I would forgo the lip liner, and just apply a generous coat of Lipstick Queen Rust Sinner, $18. Blot with a tissue, and apply a second coat to ensure its 'matte-ness'," says Wade.

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Iman
Skin tone: Dark

Why it works: Wade says that with deep, dark skin like Iman's, a "blue-based, cool shade" can work beautifully when cool tones are carried throughout the rest of the makeup as well. The contrast of the skin and the makeup gives a chic, "modern" look, she adds.

How to get it: "To achieve this look, pick a fig-shaded product that has a creamy finish like La Prairie Cellular Luxe Lip Colour in Velvet, $55," says Wade.

Red: The color of passion, the color of love. It's probably the sexiest color around and when painted on your lips, it's dynamite. Like with all lip makeup colors, certain shades of red look better on some skin tones than others. Because of this semi-frustrating fact, we are constantly asked by readers to help them find the best red for them.

Skip to see which shade of red lip makeup looks best on you.

To shed light on which shade of red lipstick complements your unique skin tone, we, of course, consulted an expert. We showed Raychel Wade, NYC makeup artist, La Prairie Colour Ambassador and founder of Cheek to Chic a slew of celebs in red lipstick shades to decipher which shades really, truly compliment which skin tones the best and ten celebs made the cut.

Now we're here to share the application tips and product suggestions she recommends for the red lipstick or gloss you should try in order to copy this timeless makeup look that happens to be the hot celebrity makeup trend of the moment.

Before finding your ideal shade of red lip color, check out these quick tips for making your application of this semi-tricky shade to last:
1. First, wipe off any lip balm or moisture on your lips as this will keep the lipstick from sticking.
2. Try using a clear (or reverse) lip liner like CARGO The Reverse Lipliner, $14 to line and fill in your lips. This will help the red color last longer when applied on top.
3. For a precise look, use a lip brush to carefully apply your red lipstick to your lips. Or, if you want more of a stained look, use a fingertip to apply.
4. After you have applied a strong lip shade, "dip a clean lip blush in a little concealer and gently trace the outside of your lips to ensure a clean, sharp line," says Wade.

Now see which red lip makeup works best on you. All you have to do is find the celebrity skin tone that closely matches yours (click the "next" button until you find your match). Find out who you'll choose from these lovely ladies: Sandra Oh, Iman, Jenna Dewan, Elisabeth Moss, Chloe Sevigny, Kate Bosworth, Lauren Conrad, Andie McDowell, Selita Ebanks, and Kourtney Kardashian.
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