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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
01
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.

02
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

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03
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.

04
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.

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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.

06
Peach Play

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

07
Bronzey Beauty

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

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08
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.

09
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.

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10
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.

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11
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.

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