By After months of uncertainty, a more hopeful mood is in the air. It’s everywhere, including beauty. Which most likely explains the uptick in interest in vivid lipsticks. (There’s actually been an increase in customers buying happy-go-lucky shades as lockdown measures ease.)
We don’t want moody colors right now, thank you very much. And we’ve gotten as good as we’re going to get at our no-makeup makeup looks thanks to numerous Zoom calls. What we’re craving is happy, brighter makeup that we can show off IRL.
Click through the gallery to see the most joyful lipstick shades of the season.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Bite Beauty Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon in Negroni, $26″,”Bite Beauty Power Move Creamy Matte Lip Crayon in Negroni, $26
Fill in your lips with this cheerful lip crayon for a pretty pout. The vegan formula has a matte finish but won’t dry out kissers thanks to wild African mango butter, pomegranate oil and castor seed oil.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: ELF Cosmetics SRSLY Satin Lipstick in Raspberry, $1.20″,”ELF Cosmetics SRSLY Satin Lipstick in Raspberry, $1.20
The budget-friendly lipstick range makes trying a new shade low risk. But you’ll absolutely adore this classic red. Especially with its one-swipe-and-done hydrating formula.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Foils in Blossom, $18″,”Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Foils in Blossom, $18
This shot of metallic color can safely be used on eyes, cheeks and lips. It’s a grown-up pink glitter that turns heads when worn solo, but can be layered with other products.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: PYT Beauty Sorry Not Sorry Lipstick in Fuush, $15.99″,”PYT Beauty Sorry Not Sorry Lipstick in Fuush, $15.99
There are bright pinks, then there is this statement-making shade. The gorgeous lipstick offers a satin finish and a clean, cruelty-free formula. Plus, the packaging is made with 18 percent recycled plastic.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: RMS Beauty Wild With Desire Lipstick in Firestarter, $28″,”RMS Beauty Wild With Desire Lipstick in Firestarter, $28
This lipstick is fire, plain and simple. It’s the perfect blend of red and orange with a natural satin finish.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Lipstick in Velvet Punch, $21″,”MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Lipstick in Velvet Punch, $21
This bright fuchsia should still feel in your comfort zone. The matte formula is comfortable to wear all day long and the soft-focus color looks as good dabbed on as it does swiped directly from the bullet.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Smith & Cult Locked & Lit CBD Lipstick in Supreme Red, $22″,”Smith & Cult Locked & Lit CBD Lipstick in Supreme Red, $22
This might just become your go-to red lipstick with its flirty shade and vegan formula. The lip color is formulated with CBD to soothe and protect lips as well as antioxidant-rich MCT oil.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Unattached, $25″,”Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Unattached, $25
Rihanna knows all about making a statement. This bright coral is a standout shade. It’s a classic with a twist you don’t have to worry about constantly reapplying thanks to the long-wearing formula.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Lucky Chick Creamy Semi Matte Lipstick in Joy, $25″,”Lucky Chick Creamy Semi Matte Lipstick in Joy, $25
This shade will definitely spark joy. (It’s in the name, after all.) The creamy, semi-matte product applies without any tugging.
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