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ORANGE YOU GLAD

14 Orange Lipsticks That Look Amazing on Every Skin Tone

Bold and bright pumpkin, warm and wearable terra-cotta, cheerful and creamy coral — you name, they're here. These are the best orange lipsticks in all the formulas and finishes you could ever want. ?

By Gabi Thorne

March 30, 2021
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    Orange lipstick may seem a bit intimidating, but the warm hue actually makes a great lip color no matter your skin tone or the season. There are quite a few ways to wear it, like a super-bright pumpkin shade that makes an entrance or a muted, rusty hue that reminds you of autumn leaves.?

    New York City-based makeup artist Tommy agrees: "I love?orange?lipstick," he tells Allure. "It's a power color that adds vibrancy to every complexion and mood any time of year."?

    Luckily, choosing the best shade doesn't have to involve a lot of trial and error. In fact, Tommy has an easy tip for picking the best one for you: Look at the yellow (or lack of) in your undertone. "The more golden our skin, the more yellow our?lipstick. The less yellow in our skin, the less yellow our?lipstick," he explains. ?If you want a more vibrant hue, he recommends doing the opposite (a less-yellow lipstick on golden skin) to contrast with your undertones.?

    To make it even easier, we compiled some of the best orange lipsticks on the market to add to your makeup bag right now.

    All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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      L'Oréal Paris Rouge Signature Matte Lip Stain in I Achieve

      L'Oréal Paris Rouge Signature Matte Lip Stain in I Achieve was formulated to feel lightweight, like a lip stain with the color payoff of a liquid lipstick. The matte formula coats the lips with a gorgeous, bright-orange shade you can layer to your liking.?

      $5 at Walmart
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      MAC Lipmix in Orange

      Tommy recommends MAC Lipmix in Orange, which is "a [makeup artist] kit staple." You can use the pumpkin hue alone or add it to an existing lipstick to customize your shade. It's formulated with castor seed oil to leave a moisturizing pigment on the lips.?

      $19 at MAC
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      Coloured Raine Liquid Lipstick in Spiked Punch?

      If bright oranges aren't your style, then Coloured Raine Liquid Lipstick in Spiked Punch is perfect for you. This rusty-colored liquid lipstick feels surprisingly comfortable for a matte-finish formula.

      $17 at Coloured Raine
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      Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in Coral Kiss?

      Charlotte Tilbury just gets it right with K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in Coral Kiss. It's the perfect mix of pink and just-orange-enough peach, which is exactly why it received a 2020 Best of Beauty Award in the coral category.

      $34 at Sephora
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      E.L.F. Seriously Satin Lipstick in Persimmon

      Seriously Satin Lipstick in Persimmon from E.L.F. is bright with a capital B. Its carrot hue looks gorgeous on the lips and the macadamia, jojoba, and meadowfoam oils in the formula give it a nourishing feel.?

      $3 at Ulta Beauty
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      Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Thrill Seeker?

      Smashbox provides the perfect mix of red and orange with its Always On Liquid Lipstick in Thrill Seeker. The fluid formula is packed with moisturizing ingredients (jojoba, apricot, and sunflower oils) and dries down to a beautiful matte finish. ?

      $24 at Sephora
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      Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Orange-Gina

      Milani has got orange fans covered with its Color Statement Lipstick in Orange-Gina. This satin bullet deposits a pretty tangerine color with a formula rich in vitamins A and C.

      $6 at Milani Cosmetics
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      Youngblood Mineral Creme Lipstick in Tangelo?

      "For those who prefer a clean beauty formula, this is a great, vibrant?orange," shares makeup artist Fiona Stiles. She loves how Youngblood Mineral Creme Lipstick in Tangelo — which is formulated with hydrating aloe vera, castor, sunflower, and jojoba oils — looks on warm skin tones in particular. Its coral hue is truly beautiful.?

      $16 at Amazon
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      Nyx Professional Makeup Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County?

      Nyx Professional Makeup's Liquid Suede Cream Lipsticks are truly a drugstore treasure with their matte formula that feels glorious on the lips. (You can thank vitamin E and avocado oil for that.) Orange County is a vibrant shade that will capture anyone's attention in seconds.?

      $7 at Ulta Beauty
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      Morphe Matte Liquid Lipstick in Brunch

      Makeup artist Lavonne loves the apricot-nude Morphe Matte Liquid Lipstick in Brunch. The doe-foot applicator dispenses the velvety formula, which lasts all day long — even through your morning (and afternoon) coffee. Though you may not need it, considering how much this color can perk you up.

      $10 at Morphe
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      Mented Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in Blood Orange

      Mented Cosmetics may be known for its gorgeous nude lipsticks for women of color, but its Liquid Lipstick in Blood Orange deserves just as much recognition. Lavonne recommends the rusty-orange hue, especially for deeper skin tones.?

      $20 at Mented Cosmetics
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      Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte?Lipstick?in Saw-C

      "One of the most unique?orange?shades out there," raves makeup artist Grace Ahn about the vibrant Fenty Beauty Mattemoiselle Plush Matte?Lipstick?shade Saw-C. We truly don't know which you'll love more: the gorgeous tangerine hue or its creamy, moisturizing feel.?

      $18 $9 at Sephora
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      Nars?Lipstick?in Heatwave

      Nars?Lipstick?in Heatwave?is loved by both Stiles and Ahn for its gorgeous red-orange hue. The creamy bullet is formulated with moringa and passionfruit seed oils that leave a matte but moisturized finish on the lips.?

      $26 at Nars
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      Revlon Ultra Matte Lip Mousse in Sub-Saharan

      This Best of Beauty winner is a creamy, velvety liquid lipstick that leaves a comfortable matte finish on the lips. We love the terra-cotta undertones of Revlon's Ultra Matte Lip Mousse in Sub-Saharan and how perfect it is for newbies, who are more comfortable with red lipstick, to ease into an orange lip.?

      $7 at Amazon
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