Summer 2013 Lipstick Trends

Summer can really bring the heat, especially here in Miami, so it comes as no surprise that lipstick trends for this summer are as bright as the sundhine. Spring/Summer 13 runway makeup was packed full of colorful, bold and neon hues. Don't be afraid of color. It can really make your look whole and chic. If you still can't stomach the thought of a neon or bright lip try a sheer variation of the color and build yourself up. Always remember to tone down the rest of your makeup when wearing a bold lip, especially for day. Night looks can be more daring, i.e. smokey eye and bright red lips a la Selena Gomez in the "Come and Get It" video.

Here are some of the most popular looks.


REDS

Red is always a classic. It is one of the most sophisticated colors and you can wear it all year round. That means you can reuse them for winter.

This is a cooler blue-based red and it is bright in intensity. It is suitable for most skin tones and it will make teeth look whiter, great for me in particular. For this look: HIGH END... MAC Ruby Woo. matte. Nars Jungle Red, semi-matte.

LOW END...Revlon Certainly Red for $5-6. I use it and love it. Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish #010. Loreal Paris True Red. Maybelline Color Sensational Very Cherry. Milani Ruby Valentine #08.

This too is a blue-based red but a bit less intense. HIGH END: MAC Russian Red, a matte color. MAC Red, a satin creme. LOW END: Revlon Really Red, matte dupe for Russian Red. Rimmel Lasting Finish By Kate Matte Collection #111. Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor in Very Cherry. Milani Best Red #07. Lasting Finish Kate #09. All retail for $5-6.

This look is slightly warmer. For a look like this, HIGH END: Illamasqua Liable, matte finish. Chanel Rouge Allure in Audace. MAC Ruffian Red. LOW END: Covergirl Lip Perfection in Hot. Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Lipstick #111. NYX Eros. Loreal Colour Riche True Red. Milani High Voltage #04.

Warm Coral Red looks great on many women including those with darker skintones.

HIGH END: Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon. Shiseido Perfect Rouge in Lily. Nars Heatwave. MAC Lady Danger, matte. LOW END: Maybelline Neon Red from the Vivids Collection. Maybelline Are You Red-dy #625. Revlon Fire and Ice #720. Loreal Colour Riche British Red.

ORANGES

Corals and oranges are always popular for summer. They are very versatile in that they match a wide array of colors.

Pastel Orange leaning on peach. HIGH END: MAC Vegas Volt. MAC Sweet and Sour. MAC Sushi Kiss. 

LOW END: Maybelline Color Sensational Coral Crush #515

Dark Bright Orange HIGH END: MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme Good To Go. MAC Morange. MAC So Chaud. Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Red Square. LOW END: Revlon Hot Coral. Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Matte #109. Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate #12. Loreal Infallible Coral Seduction. Wet N Wild #909D.

True Neon Orange. HIGH END: Illamasqua Flare. MAC Neon Orange. MAC Sounds Like Noise. LOW END: Revlon Siren. Milani Flamingo Pose #12. Milani Sweet Nectar #01.

PINKS

Pinks are practical and usually look good on anyone. But the Pinks that are in season for this Summer are not the run-of-the-mill pinks but more on the bright side. Look for a daring pink this season and only when you think it's too out-there is it perfect.

Bright Fuschia Pink. Looks great on most skin colors. HIGH END: Nars Schiap, a semi-matte. MAC Candy Yum-Yum, a matte. LOW END: Maybelline Fuschia Fever.  

Opaque Hot Pink. HIGH END: MAC Girl About Town, creamsheen.  MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme Love Forever. LOW END: NYX Shocking Pink. NYX Sweet Pink, matte. Milani Rose Hip. Covergirl Lip Perfection Spellbound. Revlon Fuschia. Milani Hot Pink Rage#15.

Hot pink with a little red in it. HIGH END: Nars Carthage, pure matte. MAC Impassioned. MAC Pink Pigeon. LOW END: Maybelline Color Sensational Fifth Avenue Fuchsia #160. Maybelline 14 hour Lipstick Eternal Rose. Revlon Fuchsia Fushion.

Puplish-Pink.

This bubblegum pink is a little daring but it looks beautiful and very youthful. HIGH END: MAC Viva Glam Nicki II. MAC Melrose Mood. Mac Raspberry Swirl.  LOW END: Covergirl Lip Perfection in Temptress. Rimmel Pink Blush. Wet N Wild Megalast Pinkerbell 968.