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From bold berry to pH formulas: this summer’s hottest lip colours are all about making a statement
9 months ago
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Want to refresh your make-up this summer? Why not try out one of 2024’s hottest lip colour trends…
It’s full steam ahead for the 2024 summer make-up trends. If you want to refresh your look – whether you’re heading to a summer BBQ, meeting friends in a local park or going full holiday mode abroad – this year’s lip colour trends are all about making a statement. From frosted 90s shades to high-gloss formulas, here are this season’s hottest lip trends, plus the best products to shop now…
Bold berry tones
Last year, TikTok was abuzz with ‘tomato girl’ and ‘strawberry make-up’ trends; this season, it’s all about those rich berry shades. Think deep raspberries, luscious plums, and juicy mulberries. These colours not only add a pop of colour but also complement a wide range of skin tones. Plus, berry shades are perfect for day and nighttime make-up, providing a long-lasting look that’s perfect for any summer gathering.
Sunset shades
Embrace the warmth of summer sunsets with rich oranges and warm peaches. Inspired by the sunset blush make-up trend, which is all about creating a sun-kissed glow, sunset shades are perfect for achieving a fresh, radiant look that captures that golden hour glow. Whether you’re heading to a beach party or a rooftop dinner, these vibrant tones will ensure you stand out in the best way possible.
90s brown and frosted bronze
If TikTok trends are anything to go by, 90s brown and frosted bronze lip colours are sticking around this summer. These earthy tones provide a natural yet polished look, making them ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions.
High-gloss glam
From glass hair to high-shine nails, the glazed and glossy trend has now moved to our make-up with high-gloss lips making a major comeback. Perfect for both day and night, high-gloss lips add a fresh-faced finish to any look – plus, the formulas are often enriched with hydrating skincare properties to ensure your pout is protected too.
pH lip tints
For a personalised touch, pH lip tints are huge this summer. These innovative products react to the natural pH of your lips, creating a unique shade tailored just for you. Perfect for those who love a natural-looking, effortless look, pH lip tints offer a subtle pop of colour that enhances your lips while still being really low-maintenance.
Vieve Lip Dew in Pesca
This peachy toned gloss is perfect for ticking off two of this summer’s make-up trends: sunset shades and high-gloss. It’s warm peachy colour suits looks gorgeous on all skin tones.
Iconic London Cloud Kiss Matte Lip Mousse
This summer, matte formulas are all about giving that blurred, soft-focus finish and this nude lip mousse from Iconic London is perfect.
Clinique Limited-Edition Pop Lip and Cheek Oil in Black Honey
Clinique’s bestselling lip shade is now available as a limited-edition lip and cheek oil. Black Honey is a shade designed to adapt to your skin tone for a one-of-a-kind, universally flattering finish.
Shop Clinique Limited-Edition Pop Lip and Cheek Oil in Black Honey at Lookfantastic, £23.50
Mac Glow Play Tendertalk Lip Balm
Another pH-adapting balm, this comfy, cushiony balm not only gives your lips a pop of bespoke colour, but the formula is infused with 91% naturally derived ingredients to nourish, soften and smooth.
Natasha Denona Golden Gloss
For high-shine with a touch of sparkle, this golden glimmer gloss is perfect. It glistens in the sunlight to give a really beautiful sunset-inspired sheen – and the formula is not at all sticky. Ideal.
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Island Lip and Cheek Blusher
For an instant holiday flush of colour, these lip and cheek pots are gorgeous. The creamy colour is buildable and leaves your lips with a warm, sunset-inspired glow. It’s enriched with raspberry leaf stem cell extract and moisturising vitamin E for long-lasting softness.
Shop Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Island Lip and Cheek Blusher at Space NK, £30
Bobbi Brown Luxe Matte Liquid Lipstick in Noho
Perfect for nailing the 90s trend, this matte liquid lipstick is available in a wide range of bronze and brown tones – plus deep berry shades.
Shop Bobbi Brown Luxe Matte Liquid Lipstick in Noho at Selfridges, £36
Augustinus Bader The Tinted Balm
If bold lip trends scare you, try a tinted lip balm like this one from Augustinus Bader instead. The formula gives your lips a kiss of subtle colour, but it’s buildable if you want to add more intensity.
Jones Road The Lippie Stick in Miami Beach
This peach-toned lip balm is perfect for adding a soft sunset flush, without looking too dramatic. Rich plant-based oils and cocoa butter help to nourish and protect, giving you a low-maintenance lip look that can be easily topped up on-the-go.
Suqqu Treatment Wrapping Lip Gloss in Mitsukoshi
This high-shine gloss not only adds creamy colour to your lips, but the formula almost wraps your lips with a mirror-like reflective shine.
Shop Suqqu Treatment Wrapping Lip Gloss in Mitsukoshi at Harrods, £28
Tatcha The Kissu Lip Tint SPF 25 in Plum Blossom
Tatcha’s berry-toned SPF lip balms are perfect for summer make-up looks. The creamy formula glides over lips with a soft and buildable colour that lasts for hours on end.
Shop Tatcha The Kissu Lip Tint SPF 25 in Plum Blossom at Space NK, £35
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