Don't let the pearlescent finish scare you away from trying the trend out in your everyday-makeup look. "As long as there's a lip liner involved, I think anything goes," Luna says. However, if you're afraid of looking like you're trapped in a 2000s music video, she has a tip: "I do love layering a gloss on top to modernize it a bit." Thanks to the internet's obsession with all things Barbie, our collective love for pink is at an all-time high. It’s everywhere you look – from the Insta-famous Ettore Sottsass mirror (Bella Hadid has one) and celebrities sporting head-to-toe pink on the red carpet to yes, even pink bridesmaid dresses. It's a pink, pink, pink world and beauty is fully on-board; just ask the myriad of rosy manicures spotted on A-listers everywhere. When most people hear the phrase “statement lip,” their minds tend to go to classic red. We get it: Red is timeless, flatters all skin tones, and can be worn in varieties from sheer to opaque, depending on the look and style you’re trying to nail. But we’d like to make an appeal for another iconic and versatile shade — pink.

What We Love: This formula dries down to a velvety matte finish that doesn’t strip the lips of moisture.

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Pink is one of the most diverse color options in the spectrum, with hues ranging from pastel bubblegum to bright fuchsia to juicy berries and everything in between to enhance all complexions. Regardless of where you’re headed (the office? A gala?) or the vibe you’re trying to cultivate, there’s a pink that’s perfect for the occasion. And thanks to the new Barbie movie, it seems society is starting to get on board. Unfortunately, if you want to maintain the vibrancy of the shade, you’ll have to reapply every few hours, as the moisturizing quality of the formula causes it to fade. That said, it wears off evenly — it leaves behind a pretty stain, so you don’t have to worry about any unflattering lip rings or patchiness. Because it offers medium coverage with a balmy finish, it wears off easily, so you’ll have to touch up throughout the day to keep up your look. That said, because it’s so easy and fuss-free to apply (as well as hydrating!), you likely won’t mind reapplying.

Avoid ingredients like lead, parabens, phthalates, chromium, cadmium, and Retinyl Palmitate. These affect your overall health in the long run and also cause irritation and sensitivity in the skin. Do not forget to patch test the product before using it. The velvety-powder finish is supremely stylish, but despite the moisturizing ingredients — including squalane and crambe abyssinica seed oil — it does start to feel a bit drying after a few hours of wear. We suggest prepping your pout with an indulgent balm about 30 minutes before applying this one to keep your lips comfortable, soft, and smooth. Try our Color Statement lip color lineup for hyperpigmented perfection that pops. You can choose from our Bold Matte, Matte and Classic finishes and over 60 ultra-flattering shades -- each one makes a striking statement. For more fluid flawlessness -- Amore Shine Liquid Lip Color, Amore Satin Matte Lip Creme and Amore Matte Lip Creme are available in a variety of daring shades and finishes. Each one comes with a double-sided, flexible plush applicator that's perfect for hugging the contours of your lips. What We Love: This formula is surprisingly lightweight for the intensity of the pigment, coverage, and long-wear.Knowing your skin tone is also important. Fair skin tones look best in bright red-leaning pinks, medium skin tones look good in warm orange-leaning pinks, while dark skin tones should go for bolder fuchsia-pinks. Y2K fashion is having a moment, so I think it has a lot of people feeling nostalgic about the glam, too," Luna says.

If you find yourself in a makeup rut, sometimes all it takes is switching up your signature lip color. Red is forever a can't-go-wrong classic, but it's also a little predictable. Trying its cooler cousin, pink, can open up a new range of moods and personas. While we appreciate the flatness of the doe-foot applicator, which makes it easy to spread the formula smoothly across the lip, we do wish that its tip was pointed rather than rounded. This would make it easier to precisely apply the product to the perimeter of our lips without overdoing it or creating an unintentional smudge.

Have fun choosing a strong shade, because the end result will be more natural than you might expect,” he says. “Strategically apply the color by dabbing it on the upper lip and spread it evenly by rubbing your lips together.” Start lightly, then repeat the process if you want more intensity. “The point of this application is to see a wash of sheer color, rather than a stamp of opaque color,” he explains. We love Jones Road Beauty Lip Tint in Raspberry for this.