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To get this bright red lip, makeup artist Tamah K. blended (1) CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipcolor in Hot, $5.94, with (2) Nars Semi Matte Lipstick in Heat Wave, $26.

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Maggie Gyllenhall's 'White House Down' Premiere Lip

Makeup artist Molly R. Stern created Gyllenhall's on-trend fuchsia lip blending Flower Kiss Stick High Shine Lip Color in (1) LS12 Sweet Peony with (2) LS16 Petunia Petals, $6.98, for a subtle punch.

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Rihanna's manicurist, Kimmie Kyess, used a combo of Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish in (1) Oo La Liscious and (2) Red Carpet Reddy, $9.99, to perfectly match the singer's mani to her orange-red gown.

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For a bold, orange-pink pout to compliment the Oscar-nominated actress' Louis Vuitton dress, makeup artist Angela Levin blended two shades of Chanel Rouge Coco Hydrating Crème Lip Color: (1) Paradis and (2) Destinée, $34 each.

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For Dolce & Gabbana's sultry spokesmodel, makeup artist Pat McGrath mixed two shades of Dolce & Gabbana Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick -- (1) Incognito and (2) Infatuation, $35 each.

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Alexa Chung's 2013 Grammys Lip

Maggie Gyllenhall's "White House Down" Premiere Lip

Rihanna's 2013 Grammys Nails

Michelle Williams's 2012 Oscars Lip

Scarlett Johansson's Fashion Week Lip

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