5 Girls, 1 Moody Purple MAC Lipstick

At first glance, MAC's Heroine matte purple lipstick ($16) can seem intimidating. While most of us have experimented with bright reds or glossy pinks, bold purple can seem like a difficult color to pull off. But stunning celebrities like Lorde and Rooney Mara prove that it's certainly a wearable, red-carpet-ready shade. To illustrate why this of-the-moment hue is one you should try - like, this weekend - we tested it on a diverse beauty group of real girls.