The clock is ticking down to spring—hello, Daylight saving time!— and our beauty routines are suddenly speeding toward a sunnier season, too. On a recent trip to Palm Beach, Gucci willed the Equinox into existence with a duo of fresh makeup looks that promise to raise the temperature.
Each one is anchored by a striking lip color: in one case, a supersaturated swipe of Lip Suede Matte Lipstick in LFG (“a blooming orchid fuchsia”); in the other, a sheer tinted pop of Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Nou Nou (“a soft and ultra-flattering coral”).
The shades here themselves are simply a jumping off point, says Gucci. Because whether it’s peach, rose, watermelon, or aubergine that strikes your fancy, there’s no better way to refresh your look than experimenting with a fresh new lip color or finish that still feels like you.
Here’s to your own spring awakening—now get swiping!
Look 1
The element of surprise is everything when it comes to a monochromatic rosy palette. Start with a wash of Liquid Super Loaded in Peau de Rosé in translucent oyster pink to subtly brighten and enhance skin. Finish with Lip Suede Matte Lipstick in LFG—the most scene-stealing and flattering fuchsia you’ll ever meet. If bold color is new for you, blot on with a fingertip for a softer look.
Look 2
A coat of Eye Want You Mascara balances the soft glossy finish of Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Nou Nou, a sheer coral that works overtime by day or night. To heighten the impact of color, layer a glossy balm on top of a classic lipstick in the same family.
