Marilyn Monroe’s bold red lips became one of her most iconic features—so much so that her look remains a beauty reference even today.
Her signature shade, often achieved through layering multiple lipsticks and using a white pencil as highlighter on the cupid’s bow, created a plump, glowing effect.
She collaborated with makeup artist Allan Snyder, who crafted her signature look for both on-screen and off.
Red lips weren’t just makeup for Marilyn—they were a form of self-expression and power in a male-dominated Hollywood.