7 Shocking Neon Lipsticks

Hello!

Although I've read an infinite number of articles about it, one cosmetic I have yet to buy for myself is lipstick. However, I am determined to change that, and one of the first colors I buy will be a neon. But there are so many options: reds, pinks, and oranges. Here, I've compiled 7 of the best neon lipsticks I could find, along with tips to make sure you meet your match (before it's fall and we have to start wearing deep reds).

1) Pink

Topshop Sheer Lipstick in Lolly, $16, us.topshop.com

Right now you may be wondering what the difference between neon pink and hot pink is. This lipstick does look very similar in color to the hot pink one below. However, if you click the above link and take a look at the color swatch, you can see that it is much lighter than hot pink. It even looks a little florescent. This lipstick is great because of its sheer formula, which makes it easy to use day and night. Wear it sheer for an everyday look and build it up for a statement lip.

2) Hot Pink

NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Schiap, $26, narscosmetics.com

This brilliant pink is great for all skin tones. If you have cool undertones and this overpowers your complexions, try a sheer finish. All it takes to get even the most opaque lipstick to give you a sheer finish is a little time and patience to blot! (If it still doesn't work, consider a hot pink with a different color base.)

3) Orange

Lancome 'Rouge in Love' Lipstick in Miss Coquelicot, $26, nordstrom.com

This color is a true orange that is bold, bright, and made for a statement lip. Because of this, I recommend you go try it in-store to make sure the color is right for you. Generally, this color looks best on people with warm complexions because orange is a very warm color. However, there are many strong shades of orange for cool complexions to wear; this Lancome pick is just an example.

4) Red-orange

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor in Vibrant Madarin, $7.49, ulta.com

This orange is very deep with a strong red base. It's way safer than the true orange because it isn't as bright and is closer to a red, which stands out on all complexions.

5) Coral

Dolce & Gabbana Passion Duo Gloss Lipstick Fushion Lipstick in Coral Orange, $35, sephora.com

Ever since coral makeup became a hit last year, endless variations of the color have popped up, each company calling it the same thing: coral. Despite all these versions, coral is always a pink-orange color. There are so many shades of coral because those tinted with more pink are casual while those with more orange are much brighter. And within those, everyone has their own preferences. This shade is very orange with the slightest hint of pink (hence the name Coral Orange), making it a great neon lipstick.

6) Magenta

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Hoochie, $18, sephora.com

Magenta is a hot pink with a just-noticeable touch of purple. The color of this product is a great shade of magenta because it has perfect amount of purple in it. A lot of times, companies forget the purple and instead offer a darker shade of hot pink. But that's not what magenta is! This pretty shade works on many skin tones, so consider this color before the others if you don't have any neons yet and are thinking of buying some. (Note: The product featured here is very opaque, so it won't blot very well if you want a sheer finish.)

7) Lilac

Maybelline New York Color Whisper Sensational Lipcolor in Oh La Lilac, $5.94, amazon.com

This color is very similar to that of the light pink Topshop lipstick, but with a lavender twist. It's really trendy, and since it's such a light shade, it can be easily transitioned from day to night. The  sheer buildable finish doesn't hurt, either.

Tips:

• The number one thing to do before applying any color to your lips is exfoliating and moisturizing!
• If a color seems to overwhelm your face, try toning it down (make it sheer[er] by blotting). If that doesn't work or looks worse, find a color as close as possible to that with the same undertones (cool, warm, or neutral) as your skin.
• As I mentioned many times above, these neons can easily be used during day and night! Mild neons (e.g. pink and lilac) can be worn opaque for the whole day, while for more outstated colors, the key is making sure you wear a sheer finish during the day and a nice opaque one for the evening/night. 
• If your lips are naturally two-toned like mine (usually, this means a dark upper lip and pink lower lip) and it's keeping your lipcolor from standing out, exfoliate and moisturize your lips and do one of the following before reapplying your lipstick(whichever works the best for you, so the best thing to do would be to test them all out!):
• Use a lip pencil that matches your lipstick.
• Apply your usual foundation to your lips.
• Use a lip primer. 

So, which neon do you have your eyes on? I'm thinking about the orange! Comment below and email me at leatherandrouge@gmail.com.