Lip Colors to Smile About

When I was younger (before treating myself to Invisalign in my early 20's) I rarely smiled. When I did smile, however, I was sure to do so without showing my teeth. Even though I loved to wear makeup, I avoided lipstick because I was self-conscious of my smile and did not want to bring any extra attention to it. This was not a sensible tactic I realize, but when dealing with insecurities, how one tends to rationalize things can be rather illogical. Now that I am no longer embarrassed by my smile (and still love makeup), I always wear lipstick or gloss! In general, I stick to nudes, mauves, and pinks, but every girl has to have the perfect red lipstick for those extra glamorous moments! If you have seen my makeup collection, you know that I have enough lip products to last me well into the next decade of my life, but there are only a few that I use regularly. With a lot of trial and error, I have found the perfect colors for me. Following my favorite lip balm, I have listed 7 colors I wear regularly that I highly recommend trying! I linked all of the pictures to Sephora in case you want to purchase any of them. Please let me know of any favorites you may have, I always love trying new things!

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Kopari Coconut Lip Glossy
Color: none
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Why I love it:
I already have dry sky so wearing lipstick dries out my lips even more. This is the best lip moisturizer I have ever used! As part of my nightly routine, I put this on before bed. In the morning my lips are so soft and hydrated, making my lipstick look even better! Since it is made with coconut oil, it is very thin and light, but I would not recommend applying a lipstick over it until it has had time to absorb.

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Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Laquer
Color: Love Buzz
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​Why I love it:
I use this a lot in the summertime when I am wearing a soft glowy look. It is a very sheer but with just the right amount of pink and shimmer to make your lips glossy but still natural. I often wear this on its own but it can be worn over other colors too to add shine.

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Tarte Lippue Lingerie Matte Tint
Color: Exposed

​Why I love it:
This is the perfect nude, matte lip for me as it is very close to my natural lip color. I love the formula of this because it feels very comfortable to wear without drying out my lips. I love that it is a crayon so it is very easy to apply. The scent of it is very nice, slightly minty, and there is a lot of product so it lasts quite a while.

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NARS Lip Gloss
​Color: Chelsea Girls
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Why I love it :
​My all time favorite pigmented gloss! This is a beautiful pink nude color that is shiny without any shimmer. It can be worn alone or over a lipstick. 

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BareMinerals GEN NUDE Liquid Lipstick
Color: Swag

Why I love it:
This one is also very comfortable to wear as it is lightweight and soft on the lips without drying them out. The color is very natural looking and I often receive compliments on it. I also really like how it smells – kind of like Easter chocolate!

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Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick
Color: Lolita
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Why I love it: 
This is the number one seller of the designers liquid lipsticks for a reason. The color and formula are amazing. Once dry, it does not transfer or wear off quickly. A tube of this seems to last forever. It is a deeper mauve that looks pretty on many different skin tones.

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Anastasia Bevery Hills Liquid Lipstick
Colors: Dusty Rose & Crush

Why I love it:
When I ran out of Dusty Rose, I bought Crush because it was similar. I bought another Dusty Rose when it came back in stock and realized that these two colors are almost identical. They are a pretty purplish pink, this is a very romantic color I like to wear in the spring. It is very matte and feels a little heavier on the lips than the Kat Von D formula but the color is beautiful and it stays on forever.

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NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment
Color: Starwoman

​Why I love it:
​When I was looking for the perfect red lipstick, I spent a long time trying different ones at Sephora. I settled on the Nars Semi Matte Lipstick in the shade Shanghai Express which is what I'm wearing in the above photo. It has a blue undertone so there is no orange, and it comes off as a very deep red. STarwoman is basically the same color with the added benefit of lasting all day since it is lip pigment!