Way back in summer 2011 I bought a tube of bright orange lipstick and fell in love. At the time, some people were kinda looking at me like I was nuts, but who cares? I thought it was awesome.

Two summers later orange lips are everywhere. While I could sit here and go all hipster on your ass and say “I was wearing orange lipstick before it was cool” I won’t. Instead I will share my favorite ways to get an orange lip.

I know that everyone has different preferences in formula, and different levels of daringness when it comes to lipstick, so I tried to include different shades and formulas to suit everyones needs.

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense #40- This is where it all started, my first orange lipstick from back in the day. Honestly this one is not for lipstick newbies, this one is best suited for those who are accustomed to wearing a bright lip.

With that being said, I LOVE this lipstick. If you like a bold lip with a satin finish and haven’t tried the MUFE Rouge Artist Intense line, I highly recommend you check it out. As for the color it is just straight orange. It’s not peach, it’s not coral, it’s just orange. I love pairing this with a bare eye with a highlighted inner corner and just a little bronzer on the cheeks.

L’oreal Shine Caresse “Coral Tattoo”- This one is a bit less intense, but still has a similar effect so it’s good for those who are looking for something a bit bold, but not crazy.

The L’oreal shine caresse formula which I have written about before is very similar to the YSL glossy stains. It is a sheer gel-like formula that applies like a gloss, wears very comfortable on the lips and leaves a slight stain. It is one of my favorite types of lip color because it has a really pretty effect but it is also just comfortable and easy.

As the name indicates it isn’t quite orange but more coral so it does have just a hint of pink in there, so you might find this more flattering or easier to wear than MUFEA #40

NYX Butter Gloss “Peach Cobbler”- This one is pretty new to me. I picked it up last week on a whim because I didn’t have an every day gloss in my purse while I was out of town, and I was pleasantly surprised with the formula. I have to say I am increasingly impressed with NYX’s lip products, especially for the price!

The butter gloss formula is really smooth, and hydrating. It is really thick so it stays on for a while (for a gloss anyway) but it’s not sticky. Which is great because I find it really annoying when I put on a sticky gloss and my hair keeps getting stuck in it. . . it ruins your hairstyle too! How do people wear that stuff all the time? Ponytails only?

Anyway, the color is MUCH pinker than a true orange, which is to be expected because it is a “peach” color, but it still gives a nice warm toned effect. This one is probably more versatile and everyday than the rest.

Revlon Lip Butter “Tutti Frutti”- Another old favorite. I got this one last year as a sheerer alternative to my MUFE #40. It is pretty much a true orange, but because of the sheer formula it will show any pink pigmentation in your lips, making it appear more pink. If you refer to the above swatches you can see that on the arm it looks very orange, but it is almost peachy on my lips. Keep in mind I have really pink/red lips so if yours are naturally more pale then it will be far more orange on you.

Most people reading a beauty blog will be familiar with the Revlon lip butter formula, but for those who aren’t its basically halfway between a lipstick and a tinted balm. I find them to be very comfortable. Not really hydrating but not drying either. This particular shade is a tad on the sheer side compared to some others in the range.

If you are looking to go truly orange but are skeptical, I think this one is a good place to start.

So that’s it, my orange lip favorite in a nutshell. Give them a try and let me know what you like!