In recent years, Rita Ora has carved out a name for herself as one of the industry's beauty moguls to watch. From the star's dramatic bob transformations to her very own (and recently released!) haircare brand, TypeBea, there's no stopping this singer from revolutionising her resumé – and TBH, we love to see it!
Hair aside, today, we're spotlighting Rita's latest makeup look because, quite frankly, it's all that we're looking (read: staring; gushing; gawking) at. If Rita has one fan, you're reading her words, RN... aka, it is me.
Baby Reindeer antics aside, the makeup look in question arrived on our social media feeds just short of 24 hours ago via an Instagram post. See the nine-part carousel that I'm describing, below:
As gorgeous as Rita looks in her bubblegum pink cardigan, it's the colour-coordinated overlined rose lip look that we're showcasing as the star of the selfie fronting the post. Enhancing her kissers with lip liner, Rita has extended the borders of her mouth around the cupid's bow, making for a bold, voluptuous look. And not only that but having topped off her glam with a lighter satin stick in the centre of her lips makes for an even bigger effect. It's all about contour and highlighting, light and shade, my friends.
Of course, this isn't to say that Rita hasn't potentially sought out cosmetic enhancements to exaggerate her lips sans-makeup, however, if you're looking for a natural alternative to maximise the look of your pout, liner and a plumping product of your choice is what we recommend.
Mwah!
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
