Mild mauves, fun flamingo pinks, and more.
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Few lipstick color families have as much range as a pink lipstick: Choose a nude pink tone and you have an easy daytime lip color; go for a rich fuchsia to serve up a fresh, unexpected take on a statement lip. A great pink lipstick fits right at home in top beauty trends like ‘strawberry makeup’ or coquette glam à la Sabrina Carpenter, but you don’t have to be attuned to these fads to feel the power of pink. Related Articles Beauty Features From Fragrance Layering to Ozempic Everything -- 9 Beauty and Wellness Trends to Look Out For in 2025
No matter your skin tone, experts agree that the best pink lipsticks are a flattering choice. We saw Taraji P. Henson sport a baby pink smile on the Met Gala red carpet, while Margot Robbie wore the shade on numerous red carpets during her “Barbie” press tour. “Barbie reminded us of Beauty 101 — if you want to look healthy, ultra-feminine, and give your complexion a boost, reach for pink,” says Houston-based makeup artist Tonya Riner, who counts model Kate Upton as a regular client. You May Also Like
Pink lipsticks run the gamut from mild to wild — there’s dusty mauves, peachy corals, and vivid magentas. Depending on your skin tone, these shades can lend a muted or more dramatic effect. “Vivid pinks give more contrast on light skin tones and look natural on darker ones and vice versa,” Riner explains. “The entire spectrum of pink can be found in every skin tone so play up on what’s naturally there to find your most flattering shades.”
To help you find the best pink lipstick for all your needs, keep reading to discover our guide to the best pink lipsticks for 2024. We swatched 54 of the best lipsticks from top makeup brands to curate this shopping guide of peerless pink lipsticks, factoring in price points, color payoff, how the formula wears throughout the day, and its compatibility with fair to deep skin tones.
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Our editors tested 54 lipsticks to narrow down this list of the best pink lipsticks, learning a lot along the way. Unlike red lipsticks that are usually plucked for a statement lip look, we tested pink lipsticks that deliver a your-lips-but-better effect as well as highly-pigmented, hot pink options for nights out. Because of the variation in the category — as well as many other factors like preferences for glossy or matte finishes — our editors are highlighting our top three pink lipsticks versus one best overall. The below pink lipsticks stand out for one reason: They flattered every tester who wore them, removing any guesswork around undertones. After four testing periods, we still stand behind them as the best pink lipsticks on the market, even compared against newcomers and trending formulas on TikTok. Below, our winner’s circle of subtle to statement-making pink lipsticks.
When Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk shade launched in 2013, it made quick work of achieving icon status as the best nude pink lipstick on the market. In just over 10 years, this brown-pink shade has become a household name (in a beauty lover’s abode, anyway), on par with classics like Revlon’s Fire & Ice and Mac’s Ruby Woo red lipstick shades. Although the shade debuted in a lip liner, the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk has become a bestseller for its flatters-everyone color, making regular red carpet appearances on celebs like Amal Clooney, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Emma Roberts. Editor testing and review notes: “I’ve worn Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk lipstick for years; it’s my go-to whenever I know I’ll be taking pictures. The neutral pink enhances the look of my natural lip color with a gorgeous non-drying matte finish, and you can easily build it up for more intensity. I wore it on my wedding day, but also swipe it on for casual occasions, like a weekend brunch.” Price upon publish date of this article: $35
personalized lipstick case Interested in dabbling in pink lipstick, but not ready to go full coverage? Try Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. Although it looks plummy when you swatch it, it goes on like a filter on your lips, amplifying their natural tone for subtle pink color payoff. Although you can build up the color for more of an intense berry finish, those looking for that perfect your-lips-but-better pink shade should swipe on a single coat. Try it on bare lips, or layer it over any shade of lipstick for more color intensity and sheen. Editor testing and review notes: “Clinique’s Almost Lipstick is more of a balm than a true lipstick, but I can easily build it up to achieve full coverage color payoff. The slim bullet is ideal for detailing my cupid’s bow and the outer corners of my lips, but you don’t have to be overly precise when you’re applying the formula as it’s sheer and easy to blend.” — Senior Beauty & Lifestyle Commerce Editor Claire Sullivan Price upon publish date of this article: $25