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While the true red lipstick Carey Mulligan wore to the Cannes Film Festival yesterday could have doubled as a hue worn by her ’20s-era Great Gatsby character Daisy Buchanan, the precise shape and her clean skin gave the look a current edge. “It’s a big statement for her and we wanted to keep it as modern as possible,” said her makeup artist Georgie Eisdell, who used the NARS hue in Jungle Red ($26; narscosmetics.com). “I loved the idea of contrast with her pale pink dress, and I thought a red lip would be striking.” Before sweeping on the color, Eisdell lined the star’s lips using the matching Jungle Red lip pencil ($24; narscosmetics.com). If you can’t find an exact matching color set, use a nude lip liner to ensure a perfect application. Use a lip brush to avoid any uneven areas, and clean up any smudges with a swipe of concealer. The precise shape is key to recreating Mulligan’s look.

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Not quite pink, but more intense than the traditional nude, the cantaloupe-hued lipstick Kate Mara wore to the Kate Young for Target launch amped up her natural lip color without overshadowing her delicate silver eye. “A warm-toned melon lip is a great way to warm up fair skin and add an understated pop of color to the face,” said Mara’s makeup artist Nick Barose, who used the NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Lodhi. “I used an orangey tint on her cheeks, then matched it with a jumbo lip pencil that creates a fresh sheen on the lips.” The user-friendly stylo makes applying the color as easy as signing your name, and the versatile hue pairs well with both smoky eyes and minimal makeup alike. Pick up the color for $25 at narscosmetics.com.

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Nothing ties a retro look together like a true red lipstick and a flick of liquid liner. Case in point: Blake Lively’s Old Hollywood-inspired getup. “Blake wanted a classic matte red lip,” said her makeup artist Elaine Offers. “We went with the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils in Dragon Girl and Red Square.” These jumbo lip crayons take the guesswork out of choosing a matching liner, and the velvety formula keeps your pucker from feeling parched. Added bonus: We love how Red Square, an orange-based scarlet, adds a touch of warmth to the blue-based Dragon Girl. Pick up both shades for $24 each over at narscosmetics.com.

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