Whether designer or simply drugstore dupes, lipstick never leaves our shopping list. It can be one of the most powerful products in creating a look. One look at the hot pink hue used at Armani Privé’s couture show or even Taylor Swift‘s pout and you’ll agree. That’s why it’s not at all surprising that it gets an entire day devoted to celebration. To join in on the National Lipstick Day party, we rounded up a few famous lipstick quotes that we totally live by. It’s never been more clear that lipstick makes a statement.
MORE: 10 Brilliant Lipstick Hacks
“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” —Gwyneth Paltrow
“If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.” — Coco Chanel
“I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick.” — Audrey Hepburn
“I have every shade of red lipstick you could imagine—literally.” — Rita Ora
“Be with someone who ruins your lipstick—not your mascara.” — Anonymous
“Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.” — Elizabeth Taylor
“I can’t see myself without pink lipstick. I can go without it for a couple days, but if there was no more pink lipstick in the world, I’d be useless.” – Nicki Minaj
“You got that James Dean daydream look in your eye. And I got that red lip, classic thing that you like.” – Taylor Swift’s “Style”