Beauty Trend Alert: Orange Is the New Lip

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Ladies, it's time to tuck away our sweet pink and classic red lipsticks. The orange lipstick trend has been captivating the red carpets and fashion runways—it is the must have lip color this spring/summer

Unlike our timeless reds and pinks, however, the edgier orange hue can be intimidating for us if we've never tried it before. Choosing the wrong shade can make us feel less like Beyonce and more like Bozo the Clown. So to help us look irresistible in orange, here are a few easy tips to keep in mind when shopping for the orange hue for you.

5 Tips for Wearing Orange Lipstick

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1. Opt for a more red-orange or pink-orange shade for everyday wear.

Steer clear of the more yellow-tinged or neon-orange hues as these are on the bolder side and best for the runway or a fabulous night out. Coral and salmon shades are universally flattering and look lovely all hours of the day.

Beauty Trend Alert: Orange is the New Lip

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2. Bright Orange is most flattering on darker complexions and golden tans.

Trust us! We love the vibrant orange lip shades that add just enough sheerness for the day and enough pop to stand out.

Beauty Trend Alert: Orange is the New Lip

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3. Less is more for our redheaded beauties.

Your orange lip color should be the beauty statement while eye and cheek makeup should be kept to an absolute minimum.

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4. Matte makes all the difference.

Matte versions of this statement shade create a more approachable look for daytime wear. Save the high shine glosses for evenings out on the town.

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5. Test Drive more than a few shades before choosing The One.

For my orange-lipstick shopping trip, I sampled at least eight shades on my arm, then narrowed the choices to three and sampled those on my pout. I asked for lots of feedback from the far more knowledgable sales associates and then finally made my purchase!

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With these orange lipstick shopping tips in mind, we've rounded up the 10 glorious orange lipsticks, glosses, and palettes currently on our beauty love list. From drugstore gems to luxurious runway shades, we can't wait to add these to our spring beauty looks!

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