What to Look for in the Best Lipsticks for Spring

Choosing the perfect lipstick for spring means balancing color, comfort, and staying power as you refresh your beauty routine.

1. Shade Selection

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Spring is the ideal time to experiment with fresh, lively hues like pinks, corals, and soft reds. Opt for shades that complement your skin tone and evoke the lightness of the season.

2. Finish

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From satin and sheer to glossy or matte, consider what finish best suits your personal style and springtime looks. Lighter, hydrating finishes often feel more comfortable as temperatures rise.

3. Hydration & Ingredients

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Look for lipsticks infused with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E, shea butter, or hyaluronic acid to keep lips soft and moisturized—especially as you transition out of winter.

4. Longevity & Wear

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For busy spring days, choose formulas that offer long-lasting color without feathering or fading. Smudge-proof and transfer-resistant options are ideal for all-day wear.

  1. 1
    Lip Color Matte Lipstick
    1,494 REVIEWS
    Ultra-pigmented with a matte finish, this lipstick delivers rich color. 
  2. 2
    Powermatte Lip Pigment
    569 REVIEWS
    A highly pigmented, full coverage liquid lipstick that provides long-lasting, comfortable matte color.
  3. 3
    ColorLuxe Hydrating Cream Lipstick
    380 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Smooth, satin finish lipstick with bold color.
  4. 4
    Almost Lipstick

    Clinique

    2,932 REVIEWS
    Sheer, lightweight color melts into lips, playing up their natural color. In two iconic shades.
  5. 5
    Soleil Lip Blush

    Tom Ford

    596 REVIEWS
    Your new personalized lip color has arrived! This innovative lip blush goes on sheer, then transforms into a pink hue that's based on your own unique skin pH.
  6. 6
    Crushed Lip Color

    Bobbi Brown

    521 REVIEWS
    An all-new lipstick formula that delivers a just-kissed, stain effect in one swipe.
  7. 7
    Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain
    1,112 REVIEWS
    A lip and cheek stain that provides long-lasting, custom color to lips and cheeks.
  8. 8
    Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick
    428 REVIEWS
    A color-meets-care hybrid lipstick with dimensional shine and 8-hour hydration.
  9. 9
    Phyto-Lip Twist

    Sisley Paris

    127 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Leaves the lips supple, moisturized and visibly smooth with buildable color.
  10. 10
    Luxe Lipstick

    Bobbi Brown

    158 REVIEWS
    Skincare-infused statement lip color with a rich satin finish—for lips that feel as Luxe as they look.

What to Look for in the Best Lipsticks for Spring

Choosing the perfect lipstick for spring means balancing color, comfort, and staying power as you refresh your beauty routine.

1. Shade Selection

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Spring is the ideal time to experiment with fresh, lively hues like pinks, corals, and soft reds. Opt for shades that complement your skin tone and evoke the lightness of the season.

2. Finish

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From satin and sheer to glossy or matte, consider what finish best suits your personal style and springtime looks. Lighter, hydrating finishes often feel more comfortable as temperatures rise.

3. Hydration & Ingredients

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Look for lipsticks infused with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E, shea butter, or hyaluronic acid to keep lips soft and moisturized—especially as you transition out of winter.

4. Longevity & Wear

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For busy spring days, choose formulas that offer long-lasting color without feathering or fading. Smudge-proof and transfer-resistant options are ideal for all-day wear.