Back to breaking your head over what lippie to put on every morning? Yup. We feel you. But heres the good news. As the festive season kicks in, think beyond brick and beige and go bonkers over these delicious lipstick trends loaded with oodles of attitude and a dash of badass. To make things easier, weve tracked down the exact lipstick youll need and how to wear it. Enter lipstick Candyland!
Here are the lipstick shades in trend right now:
MUTE MODE
Ah, the classic. Muted Lips are naturalist’s addiction. The real beauty of this trend is just how effortlessly this tone marries literally every skin tone on the planet. Dusky to brown skinned beauties can opt for Maybelline New York Color Sensational Powder Matte Lipstick - Touch Of Nude that will color you up with fading you out. Fair babes should totally try the Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipstick - The One to get that au naturale pucker!
VIRGIN PINK
Sweet, gorgeous and so much fun, Virgin Pink is the flirtiest lipstick shade in trend for millennial girlies. To get this shade right, opt for Nykaa Paintstix Tender Rose- 05. This refreshing peachy pink smear is just what you need to dip your age a couple of notches, making you instantly younger and prettier. For real, we call this shade the anti-aging mama of the lip family. More power to crisp pinks ya’ll!
VAMPY BERRY
The power of the mystic berry tint. Swiping on a darker lipstick to your beauty arsenal can always add a little sultriness to your everyday makeup. Best bet to master the Vampy Berry? Get your hands on the Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in 5 Passion. Pull out that romantic ruffled gown and swipe on this gorgeous stick for a magical vibrant punch thats going to set you apart from the crowd (in a good way). Bold lips + a dash of confidence and youre sorted.
PUMPKIN LIPS
Stop playing safe already. Push the envelope and sport the edgiest lipstick trend in town, Burnt Orange aka the The Pumpkin Lip. Now this trending lipstick shade can sound totally risky but dont give up just yet. Smear on the Lakme Absolute Lip Pouts Matte Masaba Lip Color - Orange Candy and pair this super daring hue with attires that have deep blues and rusty purples to complement this trend without look too OTT. Bring on that fierce Orange pout, baby!
JUST BITTEN STAIN
If you’re color shy then boy do we have just the right lip move for you. First pull out your concealer and dab on lips to get that dusty nonchalant tint. Once you’re done, take a dab of Iba Halal Care PureLips Moisturizing Lipstick - A40 Berry Blast and focus the pigment right at the centre of your mouth, leaving the corners empty. Now rub your upper and bottom lips together. Say hello to the Just-Bitten Stain? Uh, done! No wine needed.
VIOLET TALES
There’s nothing better than having a ‘My lips are better than yours’ moment while getting your groove on a dance floor (or even during that presentation). Enter the rise of the Violet Tales, the coolest Purple smear that’ll create some serious lip envy. Get NYX Professional Makeup Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick - Amethyst to rock this look. Tip: Add a dusty fuchsia blush for an eclectic edge.
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