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5 UNCONVENTIONAL SPRING LIP COLOURS

There’s just something about spring that makes me really want to experiment in the beauty department! After our long, dreary (and extremely colourless) winters here in Calgary I feel so energized and inspired by the fresh beauty of spring. It’s a time where I try a lot of new products and discover new beauty favourites. So today’s post is something a little different — I’m sharing my favourite 5 Unconventional Spring Lip Colours! Pink and peach are great standbys, but this post is all about trying something totally outside of your comfort zone. I like to keep up with what’s going on in both fashion and beauty, so today’s picks combine a bit of runway inspiration with spring beauty trends. I love affordable beauty products and am always on the hunt for the next drugstore gem — each of my recommendations today is under $20! If you’re looking for some spring beauty inspiration or some fun, on-trend spring shades, this post is for you!


5 UNCONVENTIONAL SPRING LIP COLOURS


CANDY APPLE


Bourjois Colour Boost Lipstick in Red Island Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

Lightly glossy, candy apple red lips were all over the runway this spring. It’s definitely a shade I seem to overlook at this time of year because I usually reserve blue-based reds for the winter. For a classic candy apple lip, try a blue-based red like the Bourjois Colour Boost Lipstick in Red Island ($18.34) — it’s sheer, but buildable. Red Island probably the ‘safest’ colour choice in this post and I truly believe almost anyone looks great in a blue-based red lip (plus, they make your teeth look super white!) I own these Color Boost Lipsticks in literally every colour — they’re one of my all time favourite formulas! The formula is so comfortable and lightly hydrating. Canadians, I purchase Bourjois products at Shoppers Drug Mart (they’re on the boutique side). Or, you can order online from ASOS.

Bourjois Colour Boost Lipstick in Red Island Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

I’m wearing the Bourjois Colour Boost Lipstick in Red Island on my lips.


WARM PURPLE


Maybellines ColorSensational Vivids Lipstick in Hot Plum Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

You’re probably thinking — whoa, hold up, purple lips? Yes, purple lips. I absolutely love Maybelline’s ColorSensational Vivids Lipstick in Hot Plum ($9.99) — it’s a warm toned fuchsia purple with a lot of magenta in it. If you’re not sure that you can pull off a purple lip, try Hot Plum. It’s strangely wearable because it’s more on the pink side. Green eyed ladies — fuchsia and purple lips do something magical for us! Since green and purple are complimentary colours (meaning they’re opposite on the colour wheel — art school coming out here!), they create a contrast and make green eyes pop. I always get lots of compliments when I wear purple lipstick! I think the Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids lipsticks are some of the best at the drugstore; the formula is creamy, mostly opaque and pretty long wearing while still being comfortable on the lips — I find they last about 5 hours on me, and fade nicely.

Maybellines ColorSensational Vivids Lipstick in Hot Plum Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

I’m wearing the Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids Lipstick in Hot Plum on my lips.


GREIGE


Colourpops Ultra Matte Lip in Trap Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

This grey / beige hybrid is no longer a popular choice reserved exclusively for interior design — I also love to wear it on my lips! Whenever I wear Colourpop’s Ultra Matte Lip in Trap ($5) I feel like a total badass. Although the colour is muted, this extremely cool, grey-based nude definitely makes a statement. My favourite way to wear it is with monochromatic skin and a smoky eye. I get a lot of compliments and questions about this lip colour, and even my boyfriend who usually prefers me in more natural makeup (ha!) really likes this shade. There’s something very sexy and understated about it! For a review of all the Colourpop Ultra Matte Lips I own, hop over to this post. Colourpop is my go-to brand for fun, inexpensive, top quality products. I’ve mentioned Colourpop many times here at JustineCelina if you’re looking for other product recommendations!

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Trap Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

I’m wearing the Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Trap on my lips.


CHOCOLATE BROWN


Colourpops Ultra Matte Lip in Limbo Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

I like to think of chocolate brown as the more earthy, bohemian sister of traditional dark, vampy shades. Chocolate brown lips have been making a major comeback in the beauty world lately — but in a much more sophisticated way than we wore in the 90’s. Did anyone else wear brown lips as a teenager (or pre-teen)? The first lipstick I ever bought was Bonne Bell’s Downtown Brown and I vividly remember wearing it to school on the first day of 6th grade! If you’re looking to really shake things up this spring, I recommend picking up a budge proof, chocolate brown liquid lipstick like Colourpop’s Ultra Matte Lip in Limbo ($5). I love wearing it with whites and pastels during spring to really make a statement! For a review of all the Colourpop Ultra Matte Lips I own, hop over to this post. 

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Limbo Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

I’m wearing the Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Limbo on my lips.


DUSTY PINK


Colourpop Lippie Stix in Westie Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

Consider a dusty pink lip as an updated, fresher alternative to warmer pinks and nudes this spring. My product pick for this hard to find shade is Colourpop’s Lippie Stix in Westie ($5). It’s a muted, dusty pink with a hint of lilac in it! Westie is such a soft, pretty shade that looks especially beautiful on fair to medium skintones. It’s a pretty versatile colour that pairs easily with a variety of eye looks. Colourpop Lippie Stix wears for about 5 – 6 hours on me, which is typical of their matte formula, especially when you use the coordinating liner to line and completely fill in your lips before applying the Lippie Stix. I’ve mentioned Colourpop Lippie Stix and Pencils many times here at JustineCelina, if you’re interested in other colours!

Colourpop Lippie Stix in Westie Photos, Review, Swatches // JustineCelina.com

I’m wearing the Colourpop Lippie Stix in Westie on my lips.


None of these shades speaking to you? If you’re looking for some more conventional options in the pink and coral family, hop over to my 6 Fresh Spring Lip Colours post. Keep in mind that lip colours look completely different on different skintones. For reference, I have light / medium skin with yellow-warm undertones — I’m a MAC NC 30.


5 Unconventional Spring Lip Colours // JustineCelina.com

Would you wear these unconventional lip colours this spring? If you end up trying one of my picks please let me know how it works out for you! And remember, it’s just makeup — it washes off at the end of the day, so why not have a little fun? I get the most compliments on my lipstick when I wear something a little bit out there! And for those of you wondering about the background, it’s the same backdrop I used to shoot my Dragon Fruit Bubble Tea Smoothie. I chat more about how I made it in that post!


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9 Comments

  • Reply Désirée April 15, 2016 at 1:10 am

    Hi Justine, I always love your lipstick recommendations, because there is a picture of the lipstick, a swatch and a picture of you wearing it. And I love all the lipsticks, especially the greige one. I am a little bit obsessed with pinky- greyish lipcolours at the moment. I have Stila’s Baci and I adore it. But yours looks a bit lighter and more wearable. I’d love to get my hands on it, but Colourpop is not there yet with international shipping- unfortunately.
    Have a great day.

    • Reply Justine April 15, 2016 at 8:05 am

      Thanks Désirée, I’m glad you find the photos and swatches helpful! Greige lipsticks are strangely flattering, aren’t they? I have another one that’s a similar shade from Colourpop as well, but it’s their more traditional Lippie Stix in Tootsi (and the coordinating lip liner). I love them in the spring! If Colourpop ever starts shipping internationally you know where to come for recommendations — I own and love so many of their products!

  • Reply Kate April 15, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I totally agree with Desiree! I love the various photos you post with the product recommendation! It really helps get a feel for what the color looks like. Love this post. I’ve been looking for some spring lip color recommendations so I’ll keep these colors in mind. 🙂

    • Reply Justine April 15, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Thanks for the feedback, Kate! 🙂 I always like to include things I find lacking in other online reviews, so I’m glad you like the format! If you do try any of my recommendations please let me know how they work out for you.

  • Reply APRIL BEAUTY FAVOURITES - Justine Celina May 8, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    […] wore coral and peach lips almost everyday in April when I wasn’t wearing greige! My go-to lipstick last month was Colourpop’s Lippie Stix in Fiesta — a light peachy […]

  • Reply GREY DAYS - Justine Celina May 14, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    […] Lippie Stix in Westie lately for a fresh, springy pop of colour! I mentioned it in my 5 Unconventional Spring Lip Colours […]

  • Reply COLOURPOP ULTRA SATIN LIP PHOTOS, REVIEW, SWATCHES - Justine Celina May 21, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    […] Colourpop describes Tansy as a ‘medium-toned yellow brown’ and that’s exactly how it translates on me. This one is the wildcard of the bunch and I’m surprised by how much I like it. Because it’s yellow-based, it’s a little more summery than the more traditional deeper brown liquid lipsticks we’ve seen lately, such as Colourpop’s Ultra Matte Lip in Limbo. […]

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