“Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.”
Such were the wise words of the late, great Marilyn Monroe. Aside from wearing her megawatt smile in several Hollywood movie classics, this beauty icon was also known for working her scene-stealing lipstick in iconic photographs. In celebration of World Smile Day, we’re listing down 8 fabulous lipsticks to brighten up your smile today and every day!
What could be more eye-catching than a pop of purple on your puckers—a unique shade that amps up one’s confidence. It’s also packed with antioxidants and formulated to deliver color that makes you look stunning all day (and night).
Nothing spells S.E.X.Y. like a red lip, and everyone is bound to pay attention to you once you walk in with this vivid matte shade from Maybelline.
Your smile will be buzz-worthy with this warm rose tint from Colourpop. One smooth swipe dries down to a super matte, transfer-proof finish that requires little to no re application for hours on end.
Slay away with this dual purpose tint that colors not only your lips but your cheeks, too! This product also gets plus points for its capacity to stay on for long periods of time.
Be pretty in peach with the ultimate multi-tasking lippie. This demi-matte lipstick conditions and protects lips while giving intense color. Bonus perks include hyaluronic acid, and Vitamins C and E to help create fuller, smoother lips.
Let your lips sizzle with a hot pink smile by putting on this scene-stealing shade from L’Oreal’s Color Riche Moist Matte line. While some mattes dry up lips, this one contains jojoba oil that delivers moisture, while still giving your desired velvet matte finish.
For a natural smile, dab on this Novel Nude shade from POP Beauty. It’s highly pigmented, and enriched with Vitamin E to nourish and protect your lips.
Text by: Yasha Barretto