The unexpected but ultra-flattering lip shade everyone was wearing at the Emmys

Sheer rose is the autumn beauty trend we did not see coming - but if it's good enough for Meryl and Jennifer...

Meryl Streep is pictured with a glossy pink lipstick look at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California/ in a pink template
(Image credit: Getty Images/Gilbert Flores/Variety)

The 2024 Emmy red carpet welcomed all the classic beauty looks, from signature reds to smokey eyes. But, one very specific hue made repeat appearances - and it's not what we were expecting on an autumnal awards night...

Regardless of the season, it's a given that star studded events will see the best long-lasting lipsticks in a few timeless shades make a debut - be it a blue-toned red or a 'bitten' burgundy. That said, when the colder months strike, it becomes even more likely that we'll see bold and warm-toned lip looks. The 2024 Emmy Awards, however, saw a departure from this, with multiple celebrities opting for a subtle but lip-enhancing rose shade - paired with a healthy, glossy shine.

The popular hue in question was a soft, rosy pink and could be seen on the likes of Meryl Streep and Gillian Anderson - both of whom also matched their blush to the colour. So, naturally, we're pausing to study their choice of lip look and have rounded up our favourite buys to recreate it...

The soft, lip-enhancing hue everyone was wearing at the 2024 Emmys

While pink-nude lipstick dominated the Oscars red carpet, the Emmys saw a sheerer and more juicy shade steal the show - offering a natural and subtly enhanced finish.

Meryl Streep wears a glossy pink lipstick and a pink suit, alongside a picture of Gillian Anderson who wears a silver dress and a matte pink lip look and finally, Jennifer Aniston, who is also seeing with a pink lip look and wearing a silver dress, all at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

(Image credit: Getty Images: (L and M) Amy Sussman | (R)  MICHAEL TRAN/AFP )

Meryl Streep wore a glossy iteration of the colour, which afforded a fresh and radiant feel to her makeup, while Gillian Anderson opted for a satin finish as did Jennifer Aniston.

We did, of course, see several traditionally autumn-ready looks, including a dark burgundy on the likes of Christine Baranski and classic orange-toned red lipstick. But, this rosy favourite is infinitely more wearable - and as we've seen, suits both formal and everyday settings.

Our rosy-pink lipstick picks

If you're looking to recreate this blushy lip look for autumn and beyond, we recommend investing in a lip scrub as well as one of the best lip balms or best lip oils, to hydrate your lips and keep them smooth and supple for flawless lipstick application.

Naomi Jamieson
Digital Beauty Writer

Naomi is a Digital Beauty Writer from woman&home, where she covers everything from skincare to fragrance but specialises, particularly, in makeup and nail trends. Through her work, Naomi gets to share her trend expertise and share her own shopping recommendations and product reviews. Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle News Writer for My Imperfect Life magazine, where she used her savvy for TikTok to bring readers the latest beauty buzzwords, fashion movements and must-have products. 

Before that, Naomi split her time between both GoodTo and My Imperfect Life, whilst training for her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ, for which she earned a Distinction. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but leapt into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing. Now, when she isn’t reporting on the best perfumes and latest beauty releases, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping...