The Year's Best Red Lips

Taylor Swift: Blond Hair/Fair Skin

WHY IT WORKS 

"Taylor Swift is going for a major glam look. By pairing bright cherry red lipstick with gloss on top, and black winged liner, she really completes a polished look," said makeup artist Rachel Goodwin, who works with January Jones, Rose Byrne and Lea Michele among others.

Sienna Miller: Blond Hair/Medium Skin

WHY IT WORKS 

"Sienna Miller's brick red lip has no hard edges and looks almost like a stain with a fresh balm on top. Wearing brick red in a sheer texture gives it a natural ease. If you're new to reds, going with a stain like this is the easiest transition," Goodwin said.

Beyonce: Blond Hair/Dark Skin

WHY IT WORKS

"Some people think that red lipstick won't look good on darker skin tones, but red is meant to be noticed. On warm skin like Beyonce's, adding a cooler tone of lipstick makes the color jump off your skin. She went for a creamy texture. They're much friendlier than matte textures," said Goodwin.