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Home · Lips

6 Lip Shades You Need in Rotation Now

Sunglasses and bold lips are the beauty memo for spring.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Barely-There Flush

A just bitten pout is youthful, fresh and perfect for spring.

6 Lip Shades You Need in Rotation Now
02
MILK Makeup Lip Color in Gnarly

Press a pink lippie into the center of your upper and lower lips and blend out with your finger.

$22, at sephora.com

6 Lip Shades You Need in Rotation Now
03
Glossy Pout

Gloss is making a comeback. Opt for berry hues to keep the look flirty.

6 Lip Shades You Need in Rotation Now
04
Buxom Full-Bodied Lip Gloss in ‘Hey Baby’

One coat of this hydrating, high-shine lip gloss can transform your whole look.

$20, at sephora.com

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05
Merlot Kiss

Who says you can’t rock a dark lip in the spring? Cocktail it with gorgeous glowing skin and you’re in business!

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06
Tom Ford Ultra Rich Lip Color in Purple Noon

Prep your lips with a balm thirty minutes before applying to up the hydration factor.

$52, at sephora.com 

Available April 1, 2016

6 Lip Shades You Need in Rotation Now
07
Alluring Red

If you haven’t caught on yet, red lips are never out of style.

6 Lip Shades You Need in Rotation Now
08
Kevyn Aucoin The Matte Lip Color in Eternal

A single coat is enough to leave a lasting impression.

$33, at sephora.com

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Feisty Orange

Cool girls this spring will defy the beauty norm and sport vibrant hues.

6 Lip Shades You Need in Rotation Now
10
Tarte Rainforest of the Sea™ Drench Lip Splash Lipstick in Mai Tai

Apply a single coat and blend out with your fingers for an effortless “last minute lipstick” look.

$22, at sephora.com

6 Lip Shades You Need in Rotation Now
11
Balmy Pink

If you’re a makeup minimalist who swears by her lip balm, then tinted lip balm will be your beauty champion this season.

6 Lip Shades You Need in Rotation Now
12
Guerlain Rouge G Intense Shine Lipstick in Rose Glacé

Hydrating with a sublte hint of color for a super fresh appeal.

$54, at sephora.com

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13
Bite Beauty Lip Gloss is ‘Opal’

Included in this month’s ESSENCE Beauty Box, this is the ultimate lip transformer. Add an ethereal shine to your basic matte or wear it along for chic glow.

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