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5 Groundbreaking Lip Colors for Spring

Totally bored with the usual pinks and reds? Here are the more unexpected lip colors that makeup artists are predicting will be huge spring makeup trends

by Cinya Burton

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One of my favorite lines in "The Devil Wears Prada" happens when Meryl Streep's character is looking at options for a spring photo shoot and she sarcastically quips, "Florals for spring? Groundbreaking." That's exactly how I feel about spring makeup trends like pink lipstick.

True, certain seasons will always come hand in hand with classic looks. A wine-stained lip for fall. A bronzy blush for summer. And I get it -- these trends are a big part of why we look forward to the change in weather every three months. They give us an excuse to update our look and keep us from getting stuck in a beauty rut.

But what if, like me, you're beyond bored of the same spring lipsticks -- those humdrum pinks and reds? It's not exactly like there is a rainbow of bright and chic colors to chose from (unless of course, you follow Nicki Minaj's beauty handbook), right? Wrong. There are plenty of less popular -- but still stunning -- shades. Orange, coral, and rose often take a backseat to the beloved raspberries and crimsons come spring, but that's why returning to them is the perfect way to switch things up. Keep clicking to see the spring lipstick trends that'll help you mix things up this year.

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Why does it feel like most of those colors are variations of orange? Rose is just about the only one I have any interest in trying.

by tallredamanda Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 06:23AM Report as inappropriate

I need more coral options that I can but at the drugstore. Cover Girl Queen Collection are hard to find in Tucson.

by Tucsonmom Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 12:02PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by Mollysunshine Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 01:29AM Report as inappropriate

Good alternative suggestions for spring. I've wanted to get the Korres wild rose lip butter for awhile now and keep forgetting...this artilce just remonded me to order it! LOL

by jenn8779 Monday, March 25, 2013 at 12:58PM Report as inappropriate

orange looks bad on me but I do like rose. I have a light complexion.

by butterfly11 Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 02:30PM Report as inappropriate

iI wish there were more pictures of women with lighter skin. thsi time of year my skin is very light. the shades look great.

by KelseaT Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:14PM Report as inappropriate

LOVE the salmon color-great idea! However, I have found that the tomato red and the coral have been popular recently.

by hanana Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 08:24AM Report as inappropriate

The orange and tomato are awful, but the rest are very pretty. Going to have to try the rose, salmon, and coral!

by nursesuz77 Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 06:35PM Report as inappropriate

Bummer that there's only one blue-based color among the five. Although I wish I could wear the salmon pink.

by purple9a Friday, March 1, 2013 at 06:27PM Report as inappropriate

All of these colors have been in style for the past few years...especially oranges and corals. For an excellent tomato red MAC's 'Russian Red' or their Archie's Girls Collection 'Ronnie Red' are awesome!

by MizzPink Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 08:09AM Report as inappropriate