Makeup Artists Say These Will Be the Trendiest Summer Lipstick Shades

Everything gets a little brighter in summer—whether it's our hair, our healthy skin, or our makeup. When it comes to cosmetics, vivid pops of color seem to be the go-to every summer, with the exact hues differing according to current trends. Take, for example, the hottest makeup palettes for summer. If you scroll through them all, you'll see that warm desert reds and pinks—along with varying shades of marine blue—are top eyeshadow trends. 

That's all well and good, but what about lip color? That answer is a little harder to come by, due to the literal thousands of different shades that line drugstore aisles and sit atop high-end shelves. That's why we reached out to three expert makeup artists to forecast this season's trendiest shades for all skin tones. Keep scrolling to learn all about their predictions.

Deep Skin Tones

Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour in 482 Rose Malicieux $42.00

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Josée Leduc is a makeup artist and founder of Odièle, which is a luxurious natural skincare brand. For deeper skin tones, she predicts that bright pink colors will reign supreme for summer. "We were doing beautiful red lips all winter long. Now that summer is around the corner, and our wardrobe includes colors other than black, we still want a pop of color," Leduc says. As for which particular bright pink Leduc suggests, look to this one from Chanel. It's a striking juicy pink that is sure to stand out all season.

Clove + Hallow Lip Creme in Flaming Coral $27.00

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This vegan and cruelty-free lip cream provide a similar vibrant pop of color as the Chanel pick, although it leans more orangey-red than pink. It comes recommended by makeup artist Rebecca Casciano. "For summer, bright orange and coral lips always make a comeback, and this season is no different."

Kari Gran Lip Whip in Suji Red $25.00

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According to makeup artist Ashley Rebecca, deep skin tones have unlimited opportunities when it comes to statement colors this summer. "Deep skin tones are going to go bold—berries, reds, anything that makes a statement," she says. "From hot orange-reds to deeper fuchsia tones, there are so many colors dark skin tones can play with this summer!" She recommends this juicy wine-colored lip whip from Kari Gran.

NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Rock With You $28.00

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NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment is a favorite of beauty editors and fans alike. After all, it's been "loved" over 200,000 times on Sephora's website thanks to its opaque, weightless color. Rebecca's second prediction is that the shade Rock With You will be a massive hit for summer. Its dark red-purple hue suits both olive and medium skin tones. If you have hesitation about wearing a darker lip in the summer months, don't—it's bold and striking. For proof, look to Rihanna, who wore a metallic purple lip to the Oceans 8 premiere.

Medium to Olive Skin Tones

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine $57.00

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As for medium skin tones, Leduc predicts a sheer coral color will be the buzziest lip shade of the season. "For women with a golden glow, I think a sheer coral is going to be a hot color for summer," she says. She recommends this one, also from Chanel, which provides a sheer wash of shiny color—something akin to what you would expect to see after eating a mango Popsicle.

RMS Beauty Wild With Desire Lipstick in Firestarter $28.00

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According to Casciano, orange is an olive skin tone's best friend, especially for summer. "I predict olive skin tones will be opting for juicy, tomato reds like Firestarter by RMS Beauty," she says. RMS is responsible for some of Team Byrdie's favorite products, like the Un-Cover Up Concealer and Foundation ($36) and Living Luminizer ($38). 

Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Refillable Lipstick in I Desire $39.00

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Rebecca agrees with Casciano that it's all about orange for olive skin tones. "For olive skin, I think it's going to be all about orange and variations of it. Hot hues are what make olive skin's beautiful golden undertones pop," she says. Try Hourglass's lipstick, shown above.

Rodin Lip Wardrobe in Tough Tomato $38.00

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Rebecca also suggests this fire orange shade from Rodin. It gets the award for best name: Tough Tomato. This luxury lipstick is creamy, soft, and comfortable to wear on the lips for hours on end. Plus, it's easy to blend out for sheer color or layer for a bolder finish.

Light to Fair Skin Tones

Axiology Lipstick in Bonafide $28.00

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"Light skin tones will be pretty in coral pink lipstick this season," Casciano says. "Check out the new Axiology Lipstick in Bonafide to get the look." Aside from the gorgeous color and expert recommendation, we're looking forward to wearing this specific lipstick thanks to the fact that it's all-natural and organic.

Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Lip Gloss in Stardust $38.00

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As for Rebecca, she says the trendiest shade won't be lipstick at all. "I predict lighter skin tones will be reaching for any gloss they can get their hands on. From lilacs to hot pink and Popsicle-colored tones," she explains. "Gloss has come back in a big way, and we are going to see a lot more shine on lighter skin tones in the upcoming summer months." She recommends Clé de Peau's gloss, which imparts brilliant shine and color.

NYX Cosmetics Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp $7.00

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We love NYX's soft matte lip cream in the shade Antwerp. It's the perfect coral shade that suits every single skin tone that tries it. What's more, is that it's incredibly comfortable to wear and easy to reapply on the go. It's been a makeup bag staple for years now. 

Ilia Lipstick in Pink Kashmir $30.00 $15.00

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"The trend for fair skin tones this summer is pastel pink with a hint of lavender, such as Pink Kashmir by Ilia Beauty," Casciano tells us. This lipstick is fully organic and super creamy. We like how it leaves a pretty pink satin finish on the lips after a single swipe.

Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Color in Blushing Pout $8.00

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If you prefer a matte finish, try this Byrdie-favorite drugstore pick from Maybelline's Color Sensational line. It has a similar lavender undertone as the Ilia pick; it just applies flat with zero sheen. Wear it loud and proud or pat it onto the center of your pout with your ring finger for a soft blurred lip.

Now that you're all up to date on the summer's trendiest lip colors, make sure you check out the best lip serums for hydrating and softening your lips.