Interested in changing your beauty game for the upcoming season? The statement lip is possibly the easiest and most exciting way to switch up your spring makeup look.

We’ve talked natural beauty trends for 2016, but sometimes it pays to make a bigger splash. Some beauty trends from 2015 may not be making a comeback this year. Say, pink hair or sweats with heels? And that’s okay by us.

One spring makeup trend for this year though is timeless. The statement lip can be done in a variety of ways. You can go for the hot and sultry red that is always tasteful and in style. Or go big, a la Prada’s spring runway for 2016, with electric color.

The season of lighter clothes, fresh air, and outdoor parties brings brighter colors, too. Cuban-inspired shades are ideal for warmer weather, perfect when used on a statement lip.

Lengthy get-ready sessions and complicated makeup routines are out. Step into spring makeup with a quick and easy statement lip, and let your pout take the spotlight.

Remember, when wearing a statement lip, stay neutral with the rest of your makeup look. Black eyeliner, a little highlighter, and a coat or two of black mascara are all you need.

Hottest Lip Colors for Wearing a Statement Lip

Ilia Beauty Lipstick Pink Kashmir

Spring makeup is all about floral inspired hues, right? How about petal pink with a punch? Not your everyday pink makeup, this shock of color kicks off the season in style.

Ilia Beauty Lipstick Neon Angel

Looking to rev things up? Magenta is the new red for spring. Wear day or night to keep the focus on your pretty pucker.

Ilia Beauty Lipstick Crayon Karma Chameleon

This pinky red-coral looks great on everyone. Vibrant, almost sheer, color.

RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Beloved

Red is always on trend. And this pot of creamy lip color is the perfect touch.

Ilia Beauty Lipstick Voila

For something a bit more beachy, this lively burst of orange sets any look on fire.

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Does brown lipstick call up ‘90s era makeup? Well, guess what? The brown lip is back, and it is totally modern.

Certain makeup trends are meant to return. Others not so much. And then there are those that are better the second time around. Enter the new brown lipstick craze.

Rather than the “Friends”-esque almost-goth lip of a decade or two ago, the new brown lip is rich and gorgeous. The current trend features a natural look, rather than the dark, borderline vampire feel of brown lips past.

Stars and models are getting in on the brown lipstick trend. Drew Barrymore showed off the look on the latest cover of InStyle magazine. Gigi Hadid and Rihanna are both appear to be into it too.

Though the new brown lip is more subtle, it still looks best with a neutral makeup palette. In other words, go easy on eyes and cheeks when featuring a darker lip. The key to keeping this natural-only-better look fresh is choosing the right color for your skin tone. Another tip? Sticking with a matte finish helps to keep it modern.

Brown Lipstick Picks for Every Skin Tone

Fair skin types look best with a caramel or peach lipstick. Steer clear of colors too close to your own skin tone. You don’t want your lips to match your face and wash you out. Try Zuii Organic Lipstick in Natural or 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Pomegranate Oil Anti Aging Lipstick: Calendula.

Neutral to cooler taupes work well on medium skin tones, contrasting nicely with warm undertones. Go for 100% Pure Lip Creamstick: Vitamint: Butterscotch. Olive tones can handle darker tones, like dark chocolate and crimson browns. Hit up Vapour Organic Beauty Siren Lipstick in Dare, a deep plum brown.

Dark skin tones can rock either lighter or darker browns. As with fair skin, stay away from hues that are too matchy with your skin tone. Nude browns and mochas are perfect for you. Two to try are nude-ish Ilia Beauty Lipstick in Humble Me and Ecco Bella FlowerColor Lipstick in Latte, a milk chocolate.

If you thought you’d never see brown lipstick in your beauty arsenal, think again. This is one trend you may just want to revisit.

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Most women are lip stuff junkies to some degree. Gloss, stick, stain, balm…whatever your lippy of choice, it’s the cherry on top of your makeup routine. Find out which is your best lip color in our month by month guide.

Have you ever noticed that your favorite lip color looks all wrong as seasons change? You wouldn’t wear black calf high boots or red plaid in the heat of summer or your flowy mango tank in the winter, right? It looks all wrong. Same goes for lip color.

As if it’s not enough fun to pick out a new lip color, how about a different one for each month? Think of it as trying something new. In a colorful, gorgeous, stylish way.

All of the following lip color choices are made with organic ingredients and contain no harmful stuff. Oh, and did we mention gorgeous?

Your Month By Month Guide to Choosing the Best Lip Color

January may be coming to a close, but it’s not over yet. Plus this month’s color has a place in your beauty regimen year ‘round. Ilia Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioner in Crimson & Clover is a vibrant red that goes on sheer. Dry winter lips stay hydrated thanks to plant oils and cocoa butter.

February brings Valentine’s Day and who wouldn’t look sweet enough to kiss in Ilia Beauty Lip Gloss in Love Buzz? This pretty pink dresses up any pucker.

Spring style forecasts the statement lip. What better time to try something bright than March? A swipe of RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Beloved ought to do the trick beautifully.

April may bring showers, but that doesn’t mean lips have to look dreary. Alima Pure Velvet Lipstick in Georgia is a berry pink that’ll have you tip toe-ing through the tulips.

May is time to bloom. Vapour Organic Beauty Siren Lipstick in Coquette is petal perfect.

Kick back and relax in June with an almost clear, super sheer, barely there hint of color. Acure Organics Lip Lush in No Strings is just the thing.

July calls for a hit of color. Whether you’re blowing off fireworks, hitting the beach, or hanging at the pool, Kjaer Weis Lip Tint in Sweetness gets lips fired up.

August is the segue from summer to fall. Nude is the perfect transitional shade. Kjaer Weis Lip Tint in Dream State has just enough peachiness to look natural.

Go deep in September with a sheer berry. W3LL People Nudist Lip Shine Stick in Fig looks like a dark purple that goes on like a stain. Result: a sheer berry smudge of color.

Take a bite out of October a glossy fruit punchy hit of color. RMS Beauty Lip Shine in Sacred will do nicely.

November may conjure earthy hues. Ilia Beauty Lip Gloss in Gypsy is no boring brown. Just deep, rich, smoldering color.

December calls for something special. W3LL People Universalist Multi-use Colorstick in Moonstone Glow lends a dusting of sheer gold shimmer to not only lips but eyes, cheeks, collar bones…use your imagination. Top lips with Ilia Beauty Lip Gloss in White Rabbit.

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This past winter was all about rich, dark colors and metallics with a glint of sparkle – thanks to Twilight-mania, naturally. As much as I love my sheer pinks and nudes for summer, I still get excited about wearing bright reds and berry colors during the warmer months, too. Now that I’ve equipped you with some of the best organic eyeliners, it’s time to turn our attention to lipsticks! I recently had the chance to test out three organic makeup lines: Josie Maran Cosmetics, Lavera and NVEY Eco. And what did I find out? That some of the meanest green lips are on this side of She-Hulk.

Did you know that we can eat four to six pounds of lipstick throughout our lives? If you buy standard lipstick, you’re basically chowing down on artificial dyes, lanolin, sodium lauryl sulfates, colors derived from petroleum and even carmine that comes from the shell of a female beetle. Say it with me now – gross.

This can complicate things if you are green-minded and if you like a lipstick that stays. Frankly, a long-lasting lipstick can be hard to find. Sure, there are the decidedly non-organic lip stains that Revlon and MAC have on the market. But using them is like sneaking a Coke Zero once in a while. Yes, I have been known to stain my lips with something that doesn’t have organic jojoba oil as its main component. Why? Cause this green girl likes a lipstick that lasts.

Luckily, things seem to be changing. Check out these organic lines that like to stay on our lips!

Josie Maran Cosmetics

Josie Maran’s line offers a lush lipstick containing organic jojoba seed oil and coconut cream. It goes on light and hydrates. Just one application lasts at least an hour – which is how long it was before I started reaching for my balm.

I love the hue Desirous, which is a rich, berry plum. It feels like a lip balm when it goes on and better yet, it does provide a lasting color. I have the complexion of a snow woman, so anything dark on me looks really dark. But Desirous managed to be colorful without dead washing.

And then there is one of the best glosses on the market. Josie’s Brilliant a Levres in “Joie De Vivre” is a sparkly, deep red that slides on your lips with a cotton candy kick-off. 

Why is it so great?  Anyone with hair longer than their chin knows that lip gloss can be a precarious adventure. A slight wind can mean you have your ponytail instantly attached to your bottom lip. But the “Joie De Vivre” glosses without accessories your hair style to your mouth.

Lavera Naturkosmetic

These lipsticks contain extracts of organic shea butter, jojoba and almond oil.” This German line is certified natural by BDIH, which has one of the strictest standards in Europe. For one, this means that the ingredients are from plants and minerals only come from sources that have been organically grown or wild harvested.

How does Lavera feel? Like Josie Maran, it is extremely hydrating. Their shades are more bold than Maran’s and seem to have an orange base to them. I sampled the peach and felt like I was rocking out a hip, light orange that would kill it on any red carpet.

NVEY Eco

This organic line out of Australia is made from ingredients that include natural beeswax, rose, jojoba oil, chamomile and more. (Click here to check out the various organic awards and certifications this company has racked up.) Their Organic Lip Lustre offers a nice, slick color. Flirt in particular offers up a pretty, fall plumage. For a gloss, it is decidedly unsticky (more props to the organic lines!) and provides a nice, rich color. However, it doesn’t last long, so treat it more like a tint. Would I use this as a moisturizer for my lips? It’s not so hydrating that I’ll retire the lip balm anytime soon.

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