When it comes to makeup trends, you can’t beat bright hues for spring, and since we’re partial to colorful kissers, we always try out hot-hued lipsticks first. This season, it’s all about an orange lipstick for an evening cocktail party or al fresco dinner—but what brand to buy? While we love Yves Saint Laurent’s #13 and MAC certainly has a few lovely options, the best we’ve tried thus far is Illamasqua’s Blaze Lipstick. It’s perfectly matte, doesn’t budge, and lasts for hours without fading. So, if you want to test-drive this spring beauty trend, we highly recommend you start your engines at the nearest Illamasqua counter near you.
Illamasqua Blaze Lipstick, $26, available at Sephora, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard (at Highland Avenue); 323-462-6898.