6 mauve lipsticks that are perfect for spring
[Photo: Jeffree Star Cosmetics]
If you are looking for a new look this spring, and want to step up your makeup game, a great and easy way to spice things up is to apply a mauve lip.
The trendy purplish tone has been seen gracing Fashion Week runways and glossing the lips of celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Zendaya.
While mauve might seem a little garish, finding the right shade can do wonders – it will brighten your complexion, make teeth look whiter, and create a fuller pout in seconds.
Here are six picks for you to try, with an option to suit every skin tone and budget!
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita
This ever-popular Kat Von D shade has a cult following of its own and it’s not difficult to see why. Described as a “chestnut rose,” it has a cooler undertone with a rich brown-mauve shade making it a great option for a vampier mauve lip. Its creamy texture goes on as a liquid and dries matte, and it perfectly complements darker skin tones.That being said, it would also look absolutely striking on paler skin.
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita, $24, sephora.ca
Jeffree Star Cosmetics in Androgyny
This deep mauve is beautifully pigmented, with a comfortable matte texture that feels a lot more expensive than you would expect from the price tag! It has a slight berry tint, which makes teeth look seriously white, whilst also being neutral enough to wear on an everyday basis.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics in Androgyny, $18, jeffreestarcosmetics.com
M.A.C Matte Lipstick in Mehr
If you’ve been looking for a wearable mauve from M.A.C, let me introduce you to Mehr – a beautiful purple-mauve that manages to look gorgeous on all skin tones. Depending on the lighting, it can can look more peachy-nude but step outdoors and watch how natural sunlight brings out he more interesting purple and plum tones. A great shade to wear on holiday for a subtle injection of glam into an otherwise casual look.
M.A.C Matte Lipstick in Mehr, $21, maccosmetics.ca
Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Colour in In The Flesh
Cheap doesn’t have to mean poor quality, and although these Wet N Wild lippies are seriously affordable, they also pack an intense pigmented punch. The textures of this lipstick is creamy and glides on easily, and the formula is long-lasting. In The Flesh is a lovely rosy nude, with just a hint of lilac.
Wet N Wild MegaLast Lip Colour in In The Flesh, $4, ftbbeauty.ca
Sephora Cream Lip Stain in #13 Marvellous Mauve
This is probably the brightest mauve in my stash, with a velvety texture and a delicious scent that just makes me want to keep it on all day. It’s the perfect shade to wear when you need to spice up a barely-there base, and I always keep it in my handbag for mid-day top-ups. The doe-foot applicator is precise, easy to use, and the cream-to-matte formula lasts all day!
Sephora Cream Lip Stain in #13 Marvellous Mauve, $18, sephora.ca
NYX Matte Lipstick in Whipped Caviar
Whipped Caviar is the lipstick version of Marvellous Mauve, with just a touch more lilac. It’s the quintessential Kylie Jenner-esque colour, with an opaque matte finish.
NYX Matte Lipstick in Whipped Caviar, $9, londondrugs.com
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