The 10 New Lipsticks You Need For a Bold Lip

The must-have hues of the season

By NewBeauty Editors · Apr 28, 2015

The bold lip is back. Cherry red, pops of pink and purple, tangerine—there is a shade for everyone. Here are the best new lipsticks that pack a serious color punch so you can swipe on your favorite shade and go about your day fabulously. No laborious layering necessary.

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Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick

If you want to make an entrance, this is the lipstick for you. In 26 eye-popping shades, one application is all you need for long-lasting, legendary color.

Our favorite shades: Fireball Matte and Melondrama ($20 each)

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Shu Uemura Yazbukey for Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited

Shu Uemura has teamed up with designer Yazbukey to create colors that are sure to get you kissed. These signature pigmented lipsticks go on smooth and give deep, long-wearing color. The cute packaging is just a bonus.

Our favorite shades: Noble Pink and Daring Violet ($30 each)

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Clé de Peau Extra Rich Lipstick

These gorgeous lipsticks come in three textures of rose petals—satin, silk and velvet. They glide on effortlessly and leave you looking like a million bucks. Along with rich pigments, they were also formulated to douse lips with moisture for a soft, supple, colorful pout.

Our favorite shades: 304 and 311 ($65 each)

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Rouge Bunny Rouge Colour Burst Lipstick

The name says it all for this one. This lipstick is soft, moisturizing and very vivid. It also has features Volulip, a plant-based active ingredient that enhances firmness, hydration and softness in the lips.

Our favorite shades: Raw Silence and Word of Mouth ($29 each)

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COVERGIRL Colorlicious Lipstick

Want intense moisture and color? Look no further than COVERGIRL. Its latest launch infuses shea butter with a punch of color. And with 36 shades, you are bound to meet your match.

Our favorite shades: Guavalicious and Sweet Tangerine ($8 each)

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Maybelline ColorSensational Rebel Bloom Lipstick

Perfect for summer, this new collection offers pinks, reds and mauves mixed with honey nectar so your colorful lips never feel dry. If you also want to try some beautiful pastels, this is the lipstick for you.

Our favorite shades: Peach Poppy and Coral Burst ($8 each)

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Laura Mercier Cream Smooth Lip Color

So this is what luxury feels like. Gliding on these velvety lipsticks gives lips a burst of soft, comfortable color without skipping, dragging, feathering or setting into fine lines. We are in love!

Our favorite shades: Strawberry Sorbet and Fresh Raspberry ($27 each)

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Burberry Beauty “Burberry Kisses” Lipstick

This weightless, gel-textured lipstick packs a punch of color and contains the brand’s signature blend of tea, lavender and rose hip so it glides on easily and gives lips six hours of mega hydration.

Our favorite shades: Sepia and Bright Coral ($33 each)

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Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer

This lipstick gives bold, saturated color and lasts all day long thanks to the built-in lipstick primer. Try not to stop traffic in any of the line’s 16 shades.

Our favorite shades: Wow Pop and Love Pop ($18 each)

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Circa Beauty Color Absolute Velvet Luxe Lipstick

New on the scene is makeup brand Circa, and with their launch they have offered the world some gorgeous lipsticks in a range of eye-catching shades. Infused with jojoba and sweet almond oil, these colors are easy to wear and won’t dry out your lips.

Our favorite shades: Elizabeth and Rita ($10 each)