3 Amazing Lipstick Trends: Celebrating the Power of Lip Products

Last Updated on July 19, 2024 by Paola Castillo

Welcome to our exciting exploration of lipstick trends! In this article, we’ll delve into the captivating world of lip color, focusing on the timeless allure of red lips. Red lipstick has long been an iconic symbol of confidence, femininity, and glamour. Its ability to instantly elevate any look is unparalleled, making it a staple in every makeup lover’s collection.

Even if red lipstick isn’t your cup of tea, join us as we uncover three fabulous lipstick trends that not only pay homage to the classic red lip but also offer fresh and innovative ways to embrace your lips with other colors and/or products. Get ready to be inspired and discover your new favorite lipstick trend!

Find Your Lip Shape With Our Lip Chart

First of all, to ensure you’re using the correct lip products and learning the right techniques, identify your lip shape with the help of our chart below.

Take a look at the different types of lips on our lip chart to find which shape best describes your lips. Do you have more full lips or thin lips? Maybe you have more bow-shaped lips. Whatever shape your lips might be, it’s good to know so you have a better idea of how to work with them while doing your makeup.

Now that you know your shape, let’s dive into some of the current lipstick trends!

Trending Lipstick Looks

Sporting red lips is not for everyone. However, don’t knock it until you try it!!

We tried out a variety of different shades and products so you could get a glimpse of what works best for your lip shape and skin tone. But now, it’s time to get to the good stuff. Let’s take a deeper dive into what some of these looks bring to the table and the many reasons they’re trending this year!

Red Lipstick

Best Red Lipstick for Fair Skin

Some people with fair skin might think that they cannot pull off a red lip. We’re here to tell you this is not the case. If you’re someone with lighter skin, you should opt for berry reds or any cool-toned red lip. These shades will pop against your light skin and give you a vibrant glow. As for finishes, cream, liquid gloss, or matte shade will do!

Here are some of our favorite red lip products for light skin:

• Maybelline Super Stay Liquid Lip In Pioneer
• NYX Butter Gloss in Red Velvet
• MAC Lipglass in Ruby Woo

Best Red Lipstick for Medium Skin

Medium skin works well with a large range of colors and finishes. For medium skin tones, we generally recommend very bright vibrant reds (either cool or warm-toned). So try a fiery red or terra cotta, or if you’re feeling playful, you could even opt for a fuchsia! While it may not be a true red, fuchsia is a color that not many can pull off. So if you have it, flaunt it, right?

Here are some of our favorite red lip products for medium skin:

• Mac Matte Lipstick in Chili
• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam
• NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl

Best Red Lipstick for Deep Skin

For deeper skin, you want something that is going to stand out while still complementing your deeper tones. Depending on what you’re wearing and the other makeup you have on, we recommend Wine Reds, Berry Reds, and Brick Reds (any finish, whether glossy or matte, should look great)! We have found that any of these do a fine job complimenting deeper tones and giving your skin that perfect glow.

Here are some of our favorite red lip products for deep skin:

• NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Star Woman
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lip in Sarafine
• Color Pop Lippie Stix in Trust Me

Glossy Lips

Now, if red lipstick is too bold for you, then that’s fine Perhaps a different trend like glossy lips could be something more up your alley. Okay, okay. Before you click the “X” at the top right corner, hear me out. We understand entirely that glossy lips are not for everyone either, but the gloss has made a fierce comeback. And we’re not mad about it.

There is something so gorgeous about a glossy, glass-like lip. And for 2023, the more gloss, the better. Don’t hesitate to pile it on, no matter where you land on the lip chart.

It’s great to also take note that if your lip shape is more thin or wide, and you want more volume in the center, then there are many great lip plumpers out there that will help to plump your lips, without any injections. This lip plumper called Lip Injection by Too Faced, is super effective and understandably a best seller. It does make your lips tingle and sting a little, so keep that in mind. However, the results are so worth it! If you don’t want to feel any sensations, even a regular lip gloss can still give your lips more of a fuller look, which is why we love lip glosses so much.

Angelic Lips

@valeriebatalla_ We can thank @Pat McGrath Labs for the most perfect pink glittery lip gloss 😌🥰💓#sparkle #bestglossever #patmcgrathlabs ♬ a woman is a god – Tommy Genesis

Are you looking for something a little subtler? We got you, girl. Try angelic lips. What on earth is this? Well, they’re anything but earthly. This heavenly look gives you full yet coquettish lips that are simply stunning. How do you do it? You will want to start with a soft pink. (Yup, you can say goodbye to your hot pink). Then, add a highlighter at the cupid’s bow and center of your bottom look. You’re going for something a little shimmery yet highlights your pouty peckers beautifully. You can also achieve this by picking a gloss, lip balm or satin lipstick with shimmer, such as the Pat McGrath one below. So beautiful and angelic.

You could also choose a clear gloss with shimmer for this, or a nude shimmery shade. There are so many options available to achieve this lipstick trend. Finish off with a halo around your head and you’re good to go. (Joking – unless you’re into that sort of look).

Final Words…

Finally, don’t forget the finger trick! We have all gotten lipstick on our teeth at some point. Well, we’re here to tell you there is a great trick to prevent that! Right after applying your lipstick, put your index finger in your mouth, close your lips around it in the shape of an “O”, and then pull your finger out. This is going to remove all the lipstick that had the chance of getting on your teeth. Just remember: if it’s matte lipstick, you may need to act fast!