By now we have all collected our share of nude “safe” lip colors. With that said, spring is the perfect time to experiment with color, so ditch your basic nudes for more daring hues. Here are a few classics and best sellers to guide you through the process.

Red is a color of power and confidence. Dior Rouge Dior in Iconic 999 is one of the brand's best sellers and is one of those shades that looks great on everyone.

Pink is a more playful and feminine flirty shade. No one does pink like NARS. The NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Schiap exudes joy.

For a more seductive vampy shade Tom Ford Lip Color in Bruised Plum is the way to go.

If you can’t decide between purple or pink you don’t have to. YSL Rouge Pur Couture in No. 19 Fuchsia just happens to be the first shade Monsieur Saint Laurent ever created and is the perfect shade of fuchsia.

Tip: Put on your lipstick first and then do the rest of your makeup to help you tone it down based on your lip shade.

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