How to wear it: orange lipstick

July 27, 2014 at 12:39AM
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On the runways, orange is the it color — especially on lips.

While it might seem silly to ditch your go-to nude or classic red lipstick, we're not clowning around. A pop of sun-kissed melon or wild ginger brightens a boring look.

Tempted to try orange lipstick, but don't think you have the skin tone for it? Don't worry — there's a hue for everyone, said Twin Cities makeup artist Mark Navarro.

"Choose a tinted balm or gloss for subtle sheer color; soft velvety or matte for a confident display, or go with a bright opaque glossy orange for a bold look," he said.

Here are Mark's tips for selecting the perfect shade of orange.

Fair skin: Lucky ladies! Any orange hue will do. Go with what feels good.

Porcelain or olive skin: Choose a cooler, blue-based orange.

Warm skin: Red orange and true orange will look stunning.

Neutral or bronzed skin: Keep it basic and stick with true orange.

Dark skin: A red-based orange is your best bet.

Products: Sonia Kashuk Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm in Hint of Orange, $8.99, Target; Pixi by Petra Shea Butter Lip Balm in Coral Crush, $8, Target; MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Gotta Dash, $17, MAC.

Mark Navarro works on Leslie Drewianka's lips. ] JOELKOYAMA•jkoyama@startribune Minneapolis, MN on June 10, 2014. Artist Mark Navarro is bringing the makeup and models and we'll photograph three segments.
Makeup artist Mark Navarro said anyone can wear orange lipstick. He found a bright shade for Leslie Drewianka of Roseville. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Leslie Drewianka of Roseville, MN. ] JOELKOYAMA•jkoyama@startribune Minneapolis, MN on June 10, 2014. Artist Mark Navarro is bringing the makeup and models and we'll photograph three segments.
Leslie Drewianka of Roseville (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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