If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This old adage can be applied to many things, but it rings especially true in the case of Jennifer Lawrence, who stepped out in New York last night wearing a lips-and-liner combo painted by Hung Vanngo that has stood the test of time for very good reason.

Paired with an asymmetric black dress and sculptural silver earrings, the actor showcased a classic beauty look in the form of subtle black liner and perfect, sharp red lips, a makeup combination that manages to feel both modern and timeless.

To emulate her look, do as Lawrence does and keep the shape of the eyeliner on the finer side of feline, with just a hint of a flick so as not to overshadow the lips. Finish by framing the eyes with lots of deep black mascara. And when it comes to choosing the lip, Vanngo credits Dior’s iconic shade #999.

As Lawrence proves, this kind of red works well on those with pale skin, but it’s equally gorgeous on all skin tones and an especially sophisticated choice of red for an evening out–whether you’re on the red carpet like Jennifer, or perhaps more likely, at the pub.