Lipstick dates back 5000 years to ancient Mesopotamia when crushed semi-precious jewels were applied to the lips to achieve shades ranging from bright red to deep purple. While this season’s hottest lip color, ruby red, could be created the old-fashioned way, we highly suggest you stick with lipstick in a tube!

Kate Walsh at the Emmy Awards September 2007
Walsh’s Burgundy smile complements the actress’ alabaster skin and flame-colored mane.

Salma Hayek at the 1st Hollywood Domino Tournament February 2008
Hayek’s luscious garnet lip goes perfectly with her sultry pewter eyeshadow.

Carolina Herrera Spring 2008
Super glossy, poppy colored kissers sprang up on Herrera’s spring runway.

Rachel McAdams at the Toronto Film Festival September 2007
Adams’ lovely scarlet lips, long lashes and chestnut hair give the young actress a classic Hollywood look.

Chanel Spring 2008
Crimson pouts went with everything from tennis whites to glamorous gowns on the Chanel catwalk.

Dita Von Teese at the “Glamour Girls” Book Release February 2008
No matter what the season’s trendy color, vintage fashion queen Dita Von Teese sticks with a classic red lip.

Bottega Venetta Spring 2008
The Bottega models looked regal rocking both fire engine red lips and shimmery gold eye shadow.

Christina Aguilera at “The Broad Contemporary Art Museum” February 2008
Motherhood may have changed a lot about the formerly Dirrty Ms. Aguilera but it hasn’t altered her signature lip color.

Tibi Spring 2008
Model-of-the-moment Chanel Iman lit up the Tibi runway with her nearly neon lips.

Gwen Stefani at the “Keep a Child Alive” Concert October 2007
Even pregnant with her second baby, Gwen Stefani looks red-hot with a fiery lip and platinum blond locks.