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Home • Lips

Vivica Fox Makes a Case for Purple Lips in Spring

Say yes to bold, glossy lips!
Vivica Fox Makes a Case for Purple Lips in Spring
Gilbert Carrasquillo
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020

Spring color palettes are often all about pastels, nudes and soft pinks, but not if you’re actress Vivica Fox. The Empire star was spotted out in Philadelphia yesterday rocking a creamy rosy fuchsia lip and kohl-lined eyes. To keep the look daytime friendly, the actress kept her eye makeup minimal, opting for a single coat of mascara to give her lashes some length, and she ditched the liner for a pout with a glossy finish that looked a little less “done.”

Want to copy her look? To mimic her dewy skin, try a tinted moisturizer like Bareminerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream ($20, at sephora.com) and flush your cheeks with a cream or gel-based blush like Tarte Cheek Stain in Blissful ($30, at sephora.com). Finish the look with a pop of color on the lips like BITE Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Dragon Fruit ($26, at sephora.com); and mist your face with a setting spray that doubles as an SPF like Supergoop! Daily Defense Duo ($30, at sephora.com)