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Key fashion trends of the season: Bright lipsticks

key trends: Jil Sander press image
Somewhere among the honeysuckle, poppy and citrus colours that brightened runways was an explosion of Crayola inspired lips. Designers including Jil Sander, Dianne Von Furstenberg and Marni used hot coral, flaming red and bright pink lip colours as a dominant feature. Bold pouts brighten up any outfit, but they can also be worn as sassy lip stains and glosses. Our beauty expert, Alex Byrne takes us through the trend that's on all the fashionista's lips Photograph: Jil Sander/PR
key trends: Bright lips: Benefit Ultra Shine Lip Shine
Benefit Ultra Shine Lip Shine in Spiked Punch, £14
One swipe of disco inferno and you’ll be looking for your dancing shoes. This bright peachy coral works on all skin tones, starts as an opaque and can be buffed in for a more sheer finish
From benefitcosmetics.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Adventure
Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Adventure, £22.50
A sultry texture that glides on, melts in and keeps lips hydrated for up to eight hours. All the hypnotic power of pink embedded in a sheer comfortable finish
From chanel.com available from 25 March
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick 50 Candide Tangerine
Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick 50 Candide Tangerine, £18.50
A tangy orange with a chic splash of red that echoes the runway looks at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fendi and Marni. Apply a few coats for a more intense evening look or swipe it on quickly for a splash of daytime intrigue
From harrods.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Japonesque retractable lip brush
Japonesque retractable lip brush, £9.20
Those sexy opaque lipstick bullets are difficult to resist. If you've fallen for one but it feels a bit too much, try buffing it in. This synthetic portable lip brush tapers to a fine point for a mistake-free application. You can mix IN a drop of lip balm for an ultra sheer finish
From johnlewis.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Jil Sander advert
Somewhere among the honeysuckle, poppy and citrus colours that brightened runways was an explosion of Crayola inspired lips. Designers including Jil Sander, Dianne Von Furstenberg and Marni used hot coral, flaming red and bright pink lip colours as a dominant feature. Bold pouts brighten up any outfit, but they can also be worn as sassy lip stains and glosses. Our beauty expert, Alex Byrne takes us through the trend that's on all the fashionista's lips Photograph: Jil Sander/PR
key trends: Bright lips: Laura Mercier Gel Lip Colour in Hibiscus Bloom
Laura Mercier Gel Lip Colour in Hibiscus Bloom, £18.50
If you’ve always been a pink lip lady, update with this sheer coral-pink in a preservative free formula. Packed with apricot, peach and almond oils, it’s a nourishing way to try a brighter lip with a delicate finish
From spacenk.co.uk
Photograph: Barry Fantich/PR
key trends: Bright lips: L’Oreal Color Riche Made For Me Lipstick
L’Oreal Color Riche Made For Me Lipstick 288 Intense Fuschia, £8.16
The most requested look at SS11 photo shoots was the Jil Sander bright pink lip. This eye turning fuchsia is packed with Omega-3 oils and Vitamin E, delivering the long wearing drama of the color without drying out or feathering on your lips
Stockist 0800 030 4032
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Happy Days
NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Happy Days, £18.50
All the convenience of a pencil and the joy of a tangerine lip color with the finish of a sheer glaze. This new formula adds a fresh impact to any complexion and can be wiped over the top of another lip color to baby step into new territory
From narscosmtics.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Revlon Matte Lipstick in Pink About It
Revlon Matte Lipstick in Pink About It, £7.49
A vibrant pop on the coral side of pink with a suede texture and a long wearing matte finish. It also has hydrating ingredients that deliver the resilient formula while keeping your lips healthy
From revlon.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Sanctuary Spa Lip Balm
Sanctuary Spa Lip Balm, £3.99
Your lip colour can only look as great as your lips are lush, so make sure you smother them in a nourishing lip balm both at night and at the beginning of your morning make up routine. Remember to blot some off before applying your trendy new lip color
From thesanctuary.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Shiseido Shimmering Rouge in OR405 Sizzle
Shiseido Shimmering Rouge in OR405 Sizzle, £19.50
A sheer tropical coral that helps transform your lips with hydrating and plumping technology
From 020 7313 4774
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Smashbox O-Gloss
Smashbox O-Gloss, £20
With intuitive technology, this gloss is clear in the tube and then develops into your own personal shade of pink while nestled on your lips. As if that isn't impressive enough, it's packed with Goji Berry-C Complex, ginkgo biloba and avocado oils, making it a safe and nourishing bet for anyone who wants to try a bright pout
From debenhams.co.uk
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Stargazer Lipstick in Bright Coral
Stargazer Lipstick in Bright Coral, £3
While traditionally a colour this bold would be reserved for punk and glitters girls, this bright coral couldn't be any more on target for the season. For maximum impact dim your natural lip color with a drop of foundation and build up several layers of colour
From stargazer-products.com
Photograph: PR
key trends: Bright lips: Topshop Gloss Stick in Glisten
Topshop Gloss Stick in Glisten, £8
If you’re a committed plum or berry wearer, this sheer vibrant gloss stick is the closest you’ll get to the trend setters. It is a snappy raspberry color with enough sass to keep you looking bright for the season
From topshop.com
Photograph: Martin Eidemak/PR
key trends: Bright lips: YSL Rouge Pur Couture 1, Le Rouge
YSL Rouge Pur Couture 1, Le Rouge, £22.50
A pure yet bright red with a high concentration of pigments and hydrating oils. The glowing colour stays on and looks bold all day long, bathing your lips in a cocktail of anti-oxidants and SPF 15 protection
Available nationwide
Photograph: PR
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