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Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors

Sexy berry, bright orange, flirty pink! Do your lips a favor: Check out spring's hottest lip colors shown here on our favorite celebs.
By Crystal G. Martin · Updated October 27, 2020
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Cool Coral

At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Lupita Nyong’o wore a high-sheen coral lip. Perfection for a spring daytime look. Nick Barose Lupita’s Nyong’o’s, makeup artist says this shade is Chanel Glossimer in 178 Sonate.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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Party Pout

Ashanti attends the ‘Braveheart’ album release party at Prive in Atlanta, Georgia wearing a gorgeous poppy violet lip. Try Black Up Lipstick in RGE22

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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Bold Brown

Kerry Washington looked romantic yet sexy in a cinnamon lip at this year’s Oscars. You can still wear deep lip colors in spring—use the shades to vamp up a night-on-the-town look. Try MAC Lipstick in Strength.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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Ravishing Red

A berry red pout always looks sophisticated. Rock it this spring when you need a confidence boost (say, before a big meeting or date). Try Votre Vu French Kiss in Margaux.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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05
Orange Crush

Lupita’s tangerine lipstick is bright and super fun. Try a tangerine hue like Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist in Watermelon.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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Peach Play

Nicole Richie’s muted pink lipstick is subtle yet sumptuous paired with a smoky eye. Try Chanel Rogue Coco in 61 Chéri.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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Bronzey Beauty

Here Danai rocks cinnamon-colored lipstick—a sexy blend of orange and brown. Try Votre Vu French Kiss in Colette.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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Fuchsia Fun

Thandie Newton wore a striking bright pink lip to the premiere of Rogue in London. Try Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm in 115 Whimsical Fantaisiste.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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Rose Rouge

At the SAG Awards, Kerry Washington wore a dusty rose matte lipstick—a chic take on pink. Try Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in 205.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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New Nude

Nia Long attends the premiere of Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club in a pinkish nude lip. This could very well be your perfect everyday look this spring. Try Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Liar.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors
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Hot Pink

At the Stella McCartney show in Paris, RiRi rocked a firely pink lip—your new go-to shade for a girl’s night out. Try Black Opal Color Splurge Luxe Matte Lipstick in Fashion Fuchsia.

Lip Service: Spring's Hottest Lip Colors