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The 14 Best New Spring Lipsticks

The most innovative new formulas on everyone's lips.

Headshot of Harper's Bazaar StaffBy Harper's Bazaar Staff
spring 2021 lipsticks

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Face masks may have given way to dramatic eye makeup, but nothing will ever replace a great statement lipstick. The newest launches are tailored to our pandemic lifestyles, with stay-put formulas and balm-like moisturizing properties. And with new limited-edition shades of tried-and-true favorites, you might actually be excited to put on makeup or your next Zoom meeting. Intrigued? Here is our edit of the best new lipsticks you have to try before summer.

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Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick

Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick
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Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Lip Souffle Matte Cream Lipstick

$20 at Sephora

You can thank Selena Gomez for this dreamy pink-lavender liquid lipstick from her fantastic new makeup line, Rare Beauty. Its addictive, whipped texture dries to a matte finish, while vitamin E keeps lips from drying out.

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Beauty Bakerie Beauty Bakerie Matte Lip Whip

Beauty Bakerie Matte Lip Whip
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Beauty Bakerie Beauty Bakerie Matte Lip Whip

For those who simply can't go without a bold lip, this smudge-proof, waterproof red stands up to just about anything (even double-masking). 

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Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss Lipstick Balm

Hyaluronic Happikiss Lipstick Balm
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Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss Lipstick Balm

Leave it to Charlotte Tilbury to infuse the hydrating power of hyaluronic acid into a lip color. It may technically be a balm, but don’t be fooled by the name—Happipetal and the other seven shades are as pigmented as any lipstick in your makeup bag. 

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Victoria Beckham Beauty Posh Lipstick

Posh Lipstick
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Victoria Beckham Beauty Posh Lipstick

The softest, silkiest, most plush lipsticks in a range of gorgeous nudes (and one bright red!) from Victoria Beckham's clean makeup line.

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Maybelline New York Color Sensational Ultimatte Slim Lipstick

Color Sensational Ultimatte Slim Lipstick
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Maybelline New York Color Sensational Ultimatte Slim Lipstick

Matte lipsticks have a bad reputation for being drying and dense. This innovative formula from Maybelline gives you the color payoff and long-wear of a matte lipstick without any weight. 

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Jason Wu Beauty Jason Wu Beauty Hot Fluff Lipstick

Jason Wu Beauty Hot Fluff Lipstick
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Jason Wu Beauty Jason Wu Beauty Hot Fluff Lipstick

Jason Wu has designed clothes for the likes of Michelle Obama and Meghan Markle, and now he has a gorgeous (and affordable!) makeup line complete with matte, blendable, universally flattering lipsticks. Our current fave? Jelly Roll, this creamy mauve.

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Undone Beauty Light on Lip Lipstick

Light on Lip Lipstick
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Undone Beauty Light on Lip Lipstick

Once you try one of these buildable, balm-like lip colors, you’ll want to collect them all. This sheer coral, called Sorbet Pink, is a good place to start for sunnier days.

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Merit Beauty Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil

Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil
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Merit Beauty Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil

Okay, so a lip oil is decidedly not a lipstick, but we're so excited about this one, we figured you wouldn't mind. Each of the four shades has the staying power of a lip stain but wears like a gloss—yet somehow has none of the stickiness?! Merit, tell us your ways.

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Bobbi Brown x Veronica Beard Luxe Lipstick

x Veronica Beard Luxe Lipstick
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Bobbi Brown x Veronica Beard Luxe Lipstick

Pros
    Cons

    When the maker of some of our all-time favorite lipsticks teams up with one of our go-to designers, Veronica Beard, on two limited-edition colors, good things happen. (In this case, good things = leopard lipstick tubes.) 

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    10

    NARS Sheer Lipstick

    Sheer Lipstick
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    NARS Sheer Lipstick

    We can count on NARS lip colors season after season, but with their lightweight coverage and serious conditioning benefits, these sheer lipsticks are a breath of fresh air for warmer weather.

    11

    Saint Cosmetics Velvet Lip Cream

    Velvet Lip Cream
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    Saint Cosmetics Velvet Lip Cream

    Saint Cosmetics has gained a cult following for their clean, creamy lipsticks, all named for cities around the world. We're loving Las Vegas for spring; if bright orange scares you, the orange-y red is a nice transition shade.

    12

    FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Unlocked

    Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Unlocked
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    FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Unlocked

    Rihanna just keeps dropping hit after hit in music and lipstick shades. This beloved shade from her long-wear liquid matte Stunna range is an electric fuchsia that looks pretty yet bold on all skin tones.

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    13

    KKW Beauty Honey Matte Lipstick

    Honey Matte Lipstick
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    KKW Beauty Honey Matte Lipstick

    We'd love this collection of ultra-creamy and luxurious lipsticks even if they weren't made by Kim Kardashian. The range of matte honey-inspired nudes will carry you all the way through summer—and then some. 

    14

    Tarte Sugar Rush - Sugar Coat Velvet Liquid Lipstick

    Sugar Rush - Sugar Coat Velvet Liquid Lipstick
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    Tarte Sugar Rush - Sugar Coat Velvet Liquid Lipstick

    This liquid lipstick from Tarte's sister brand Sugar Rush is a lightweight matte formula in four easy-to-wear shades. It's so comfortable, in fact, that you'll want to buy all four to stash in every handbag.

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