More exciting than Rihanna’s racy CFDA Awards ensemble or triumphant return to Instagram was the wide spectrum of colors she wore across her lips. With every wardrobe change, the Barbadian beauty presented us with an equally impressive makeup move. From emerald green to ’90s brown to her own namesake tube of MAC red, the singer and style icon tried virtually every shade in the lipstick lexicon. For those wanting to reinvent in the New Year, we suggest you take a lesson from RiRi and change up your look in a single swipe.
The Year in Lipstick According to Rihanna
Rihanna complemented her pastel pink fur with a slightly deeper shade of mauve at the Fendi party feting its new Madison Avenue boutique and celeb-designed Baguettes. For a similar look, try: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick in Beige Ultimate, US $35; AED/SAR 128 Buy it now
A girly gloss added feminine flair to boyfriend jeans at LAX. For a similar look, try: CoverGirl Queen Collection Colorlicious Gloss in Premier Pink, US $7; AED/SAR 25 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
Bright purple lips broke up an all-army-green ensemble by Balmain. For a similar look, try: Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in HD Orchid, US $9; AED/SAR 33 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
We love a matchy-matchy moment—especially when it involves sumptuous fur and even sexier scarlet lips at Dior. For a similar look, try: MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick in Viva Glam Rihanna 1, US $16; AED/SAR 58 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
Slicked with gloss, black lips looked anything but goth backstage at Jean Paul Gaultier. For a similar look, try: Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Color Lipstick in 50, US $20; AED/SAR 73 Buy it now Photo: Getty Images
Sitting pretty in the front row at Stella McCartney's Fall 2014 show in sherbet shades and shocking-pink lips. For a similar look, try: Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Tumultuous Pink, US $30; AED/SAR 110 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
The style icon brought back frosted mauve lips (and a fanny pack) to shop the aisles at Chanel's supermarché. For a similar look, try: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy, US $35; AED/SAR 128 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
RiRi's emerald mouth made us green with envy at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in L.A. For a similar look, try: NYX Wicked Lippies in Risque, US $6; AED/SAR 22 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
Demure lilac lips contrasted a sultry, midriff-baring Stella McCartney gown at this year's Met Gala. For a similar look, try: Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Sheer Shine Gloss in Bonbon, US $31; AED/SAR 114 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
A loud cherry mouth added some oomph to ladylike pearls at Dior's Cruise show in Brooklyn. For a similar look, try: Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in Ara Red, US $35; AED/SAR 128 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
Brown velvet glasses called for cappuccino-colored lips on the streets of New York City. For a similar look, try: Maybelline New York ColorSensational The Buffs in Espresso Exposed, US $5.50; AED/SAR 20 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
Traffic-cone-orange lips turned heads just as fast as Tom Ford's floral pasties during amfAR's gala in L.A. For a similar look, try: Tom Ford Lip Color Matte in Flame, US $50; AED/SAR 183 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
The bad girl juxtaposed Altuzarra's powder pink gingham with an edgy oxblood hue for a MAC AIDS Fund event. For a similar look, try: MAC Lipstick in Runner, US $16; AED/SAR 58 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
RiRi was in the mood for nude at the British Fashion Awards. For a similar look, try: Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy in 201 Cashmere, US $34; AED/SAR 127 Buy it Now Photo: Getty Images
If you can't get your hands on Rihanna's gigantic Chopard drop, consider stealing her more budget-friendly garnet lip look. For a similar look, try: Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Plum Shimmer, US $26; AED/SAR 95 Buy it now Photo: Getty Images
