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How to: Wear Summer Lipstick

Dewey skin is pretty inevitable in the summer heat. Counteract shine by subbing high sheen gloss  for creamy matte lipstick. Check out these celebs rocking the look.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Chanel Iman

Chanel Iman attends the welcome party for Puerto Azul Experience Night in Cannes, France wearing nude matte lipstick.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae’s signature face is a great go-to for summer. Try it out on your next girls’ night.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross attends the Entertainment Weekly & ABC Upfronts Party with matte orange-y red lipstick.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Viola Davis

Viola Davis looks radiant but not overdone in classic red lipstick.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Halle Berry

Actress Halle Berry shows off the perfect brown-girl nude cream lipstick while out in New York City.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba makes bright pink look sophisticated in a creamy finish at the Orange Is the New Black screening in New York.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Liya Kebede

Ethiopian model and actress Liya Kebede shows off the dewey skin-matte lip combination perfectly at  the screening of the film Mr. Turner in Cannes.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana’s bright matte red lipstick is perfect for summer chic outings.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash is chic in pink matte lipstick at the premiere of The Normal Heart.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis was seen arriving at the Los Angeles airport with creamy bubblegum pink lipstick.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler’s creamy nude lipstick looks great paired with her subtly smoky eyes.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton signs copies of her memoir ‘Unbreak My Heart’ at The Grove in Los Angeles wearing bright matte red lipstick.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Kenya Moore

TV Personality Kenya Moore arrives at WE tv’s L.A. Hair Season 3 Premiere Event at Kimble Hair Studio and Extension Bar in Los Angeles, California.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Thandie Newton

Thandie Newton looked stunning in creamy nude lipstick appearing on The Tonight Show.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn attends Naomi Campbell’s birthday party in Monaco wearing matte berry lipstick. The shade look sophisticated with her sleek hair.

How to: Wear Summer Lipstick
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