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Nothing switches up a look like a nice lippie.


Luckily for you, summer is the perfect opportunity to switch up staple items in your makeup bag and play around with fun lip colors. Here are 8 lipsticks every black girl should add to their collection this summer.

1.Rever

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Be a part of the Dream Team with Rever by ColourPop – a standout shade with a cream finish that will make your lips thank you. This neon orange-red shade comes paired with a lip bundle of two nudes that you can also rock this summer. At $16 for all three, there's no way you should pass up on this set.

2.Goddess

Channel your inner Goddess with the splendid gold hues of this lip gloss by The Lip Bar. You'll be impressed with the pigment of this product and its versatility. Wear it to the beach or in the office for the perfect bronzed look throughout summer.

3.Menace

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Start trouble with Menace by Urban Decay. This bright fuschia pink translates into a great go-to for girls' night out or a day about town. Take it one step further by creating an ombre effect with a fuchsia lipliner, and you'll officially win the prize of showstopper this summer.

4.Cotton Candy

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Get all the way into this flirty pink for summer. Cotton Candy by Anastasia Beverly Hills is the perfect hue of fun, with a moisturizing matte finish that won't leave you high and dry (literally). Use this shade to add a pop of color to neutrals and basics you can't part with during the hot months.

5.Socialite

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Get out and about with Socialite by The Lip Bar. This ultra-pigmented lip gloss sets the scene with pink and peach tones that are sure to make you the life of the party. Regardless of the time or place, this shade is ready for whatever.

6.Stunna

Go for the reddest of the reds with Fenty Beauty's Stunna. This intense lip paint has a soft matte finish that will make you the center of attention. Rock it with minimum makeup or a full beat for a tantalizing look that shows you mean business.

7.Tight Fit

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Are you a fan of a great lip gloss and a good deal? Get both with ColourPop's Tight Fit. This peachy pink metallic offers a high gloss shine plus full coverage finish at a fraction of the cost of its competitors. At $6, it's worth buying one for you and a friend.

8.Stevie

Switch up the tempo with Stevie by Anastasia Beverly Hills. This smooth matte is the perfect nude to carry you through all four seasons. Wear it alone during the summer or use a brown liner for a darker look this the fall. This versatile color is a staple worth investing in.

9.Prima Donna

Prima Donna by The Lip Bar is the type of purple that won't let you down this summer. Make it your go-to for day parties and night scenes. It's the type of liquid matte lipstick you won't regret.

*Featured image of Kandice Guice by Rico Images

 

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