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Hottest New Lipstick Shades For Spring 2016

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If you’ve spent the entire winter sporting deep berry or almost-black lips, prepare to revamp your beauty statement for the warmer months of the year with a bevy of feminine hues. Whether you prefer shades of pale pink or luscious reds, Spring 2016’s lineup of lipstick shades will surely offer something for every makeup maven. As you update your beauty bag for the weeks ahead, here are five new lipsticks to add to your collection now.

GWEN STEFANI

1) Urban Decay UD Gwen Stefani Lipstick in 714, $21: Since songstress Gwen Stefani is known for her love of vivid colour, this brilliant red shade from her Urban Decay collaboration is an eye-catching look. The lipstick states that it offers a bold matte finish, and is created with the makeup brand’s Pigment Infusion System. As a result, it also claims to provide a cream-based texture and brightly pigmented colour.

zac posen

2) MAC Zac Posen for MAC Lipstick in Sheer Madness, $25: As part of New York City-based designer Zac Posen’s collaboration with MAC Cosmetics, this lipstick is part of a recently released makeup collection. The colours are said to be inspired by Posen’s feminine runway creations, which may explain the soft, barely there pink hue of this lip colour.

TOO FACED

3) Too Faced La Crème Color Drenched Lipstick in Marshmallow Bunny, $26: Too Faced’s new Color Drenched Lipstick claims to moisturize the lips, offer a creamy finish and provide bold colour. The formula contains antioxidant-rich white lotus flower and power peptides (which are said to encourage collagen production and a youthful pout). As for the shade, this pretty petal pink hue just may flatter your favourite pastel frock for springtime.

ESTEE EDIT

4) The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder Mattified Lipstick in Miss You, $26: This lipstick from Estée Lauder’s new The Estée Edit line claims to offer a matte effect and full coverage. The product states that it is enriched with 20 percent conditioning oils, which include jojoba oil. As for colour, this Miss You shade is a punchy light coral hue for a burst of colour.

CHANTECAILLE

5) Chantecaille ‘Spring 2016 – Lip Chic’ Lip Color in Wild Poppy, $51: This new offering from Chantecaille claims to offer the best of both worlds as a hybrid lipstick and lip-plumping gloss. The formula states that it is boosted with collagen, and is said to encourage a full pout. Meanwhile, this vibrant orange-red lip colour can easily breathe new life into your makeup look.

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