6 CBK-Adjacent Lipsticks that Give '90s Cool-Girl Energy |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and JFK Jr. — CBK wears her signature berry-red lipstick to attend a party with JFK Jr. in 1997.

Thanks to Ryan Murphy's Love Story, the internet is revisiting Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's best style moments. The Calvin Klein stylist epitomized '90s minimalism and was known for smart-looking sweaters, mid-length skirts, silky button-ups, and her iconic tortoiseshell headband. Her outfits were undeniably chic, but I'm a beauty editor, so naturally, I think her hair and makeup looks deserve more attention—notably, her go-to berry-red lipstick.

After conducting some research, I discovered that CBK reportedly used a since-discontinued product from the brand Face Stockholm, called Cranberry Veil. While my dreams of owning her exact shade were dashed, I remained undeterred in my search for the perfect dupe. Spoiler alert: I found five. In my opinion, the following products and shades offer the same '90s cool-girl energy as CBK's original shade.

Bobbi Brown

Crushed Lip Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Ruby

This mid-toned red mimics CBK's go-to shade, which is why I assume it's sold out at Sephora right now. (I recommend acting fast if you want to secure a tube.) It has a moisturizing formula that delivers a "just-kissed" lip stain effect.

Revlon

Super Lustrous Lipstick in Uncut Ruby

AsBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's self-appointed drugstore beauty expert, I had to include an affordable option. This one fits the chic, '90s aesthetic perfectly, IMO. Not too warm and not too cool, it has just the right amount of berry tones to it.

Tom Ford Beauty

Lip Color Matte in Ruby Rush

While it appears as if CBK preferred a satin-finish lipstick, this luxurious matte formula gets my seal of approval thanks to its rich, velvety ruby pigment.

westman atelier

HydroBalm Tinted Lipstick in Glögg

This one is the opposite of the previous Tom Ford pick. I consider that one to be a good event or date-night lipstick, whereas this one feels like a good daily option. It has a sheer formula, a shiny finish, and a hydrating, balm-like texture.

Charlotte Tilbury

Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick in Walk of No Shame

Charlotte Tilbury's Walk of No Shame is described as a "berry rose."

Glossier

Ultralip in Cranberry

I feel like Glossier's Ultralip in Cranberry nails the '90s shade and suits a CBK-inspired sense of minimalism. The three-in-one formula is designed to offer the moisture of a lip balm, the shine of a gloss, and the long-wearing color of a lip tint.

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Kaitlyn McLintock is a Beauty Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She has 10 years of experience in the editorial industry, having previously written for other industry-leading publications, like Byrdie, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, and others. She covers all things beauty and wellness-related, but she has a special passion for creating skincare content (whether that's writing about an innovative in-office treatment, researching the benefits of a certain ingredient, or testing Wholesale Replica Bag and greatest at-home skin device). Having lived in Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, she has since relocated back to her home state, Michigan. When she's not writing, researching, or testing beauty products, she's working through an ever-growing book collection or swimming in the Great Lakes.