14 Pink Lip Colors for Valentine’s Day
Thu, 02/12/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Drugstore Beauty Finds, MAC Makeup, Makeup
There’s something about wearing pink lips on Valentine’s Day that just feels *right*!
If you’re looking for the perfect pink for your pout, consider one of these 14 pink lipsticks and glosses. 
Bright pinks
Sometimes a bold, bright pink lip is the only way to go. Pair any of these dramatic lips with thick black cat eyeliner and some false lashes for a show-stopping look.
One of my favorites is MAC Hello Kitty Lipglass in Sweet Strawberry ($14), pictured above. Sweet and sexy at the same time!
Or, if you’re in the mood for something less shiny, how about Milani Velvet Lipstick Creamy Lipcolor in Royale ($5)?
For those who want to bring the bling, consider N.Y.C. New York Color Ultra Last Lip Wear in Blue Rose ($2).
Rosy pinks
Okay, so maybe a bold pink lip isn’t your thang; think about rose shades for a more conservative spin. I dig ‘em with shimmery browns or pink shadows and blushes.
Budget lovin’ beauties might love Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Comfort Lip Color in Pink Blossom($10)…
…or Sally Hansen Moist & Matte Liquid Color in Taffeta ($8).
If you’re in the mood to splurge, Givenchy Rouge Interdit in Maharani Rose ($27) could tickle you pink…
…as could Yves Saint Laurent Pur Gloss in Pure Fuschia ($29)!
Cool pinks
Perhaps you’re thinking about wearing something cool on your eyes. How about one of these cool pinks?
Clarins Joil Rouge Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick in Pink Sugar($24) would look fab with gray smokey eyes or pale shimmery greens or blues.
Clinique Long Last Glosswear in First Blush ($14) might look pretty with pale frosty pinks or purples.
If your heart desires a cool pink with shimmer and shine, take a look at Sally Hansen Diamond 12 Hour Lip Treatment in In Love ($6).
Warm pinks
Want a warmer pink? N.Y.C. New York Color in Rose Gold ($2) , a fantastic budget bargain, pairs perfectly with washes of warm gold or bronze eyeshadow.
Nude pinks
Last but not least — the nude pink lip! She’s always smokin’ hot with smokey eyes.
Paul & Joe Lipstick in Opening Night ($20) goes well with blue, black or gray smokey eyes.
If you crave more shine, Sally Hansen Natural Shine Lip Gloss in Sweet Pink ($8) will bring the bling to that pout.
And finally, my favorite: Nars Lipgloss in Sweet Revenge ($24). Can’t you see her looking elegant with a warm and shimmery bronze-brown smokey eye? LOVE IT!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
i love that NARS gloss!! well.. i love everything NARS, haha.
I love all of these as much as I liked the gorgeous pink shoes
I especially adore the NYC lippie in blue rose- such a beautiful finish!!
oooh, they all look so pretty!
MMMMMM great post! I am really loving the Hello Kitty one and am trying to resists because I am not into the packaging and the idea of it. MUST RESIST, LOL! I also love Pink Sugar by Clarins!
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Lesse, Kate’s list of Favorites:
1. Hello Kitty for MAC–Sweet Strawberry
2. Sally Hanson Beauty Inspired bu Carmindy–Pink Blossom
3. Sally Hanson Moist & Matte Lip Color–Taffeta (my favorite)
4. Sally Hanson Diamond 12 Hour Lip Treatment–In Love
5. NYC New York Color–Rose Gold
6. Paul & Joe–Opening Night (second favorite)
7. Sally Hanson Natural Shine–Sweet Pink
this is such a great post! thanks Karen! that Clarins one really caught my eye…and the NARS!
Ooh, Sweet Strawberry looks nicer than I thought! I also really like the Sally Hansen Taffeta and the Maharani Rose (there’s a surprize)!
I was at MAC this morning and tried a combo with Lavender Whip lipstick topped with Hello Kitty Fast Friends lipglass! It was amazingly beautiful! I still didn’t buy any of them, but Lavender Whip now has my attention for its layering possibilities…..
I love Milani’s lipsticks! Almost as good as MAC, for about half the price! I also loved your blog post about Craigslist this morning. You cheered me up before a long day.
I loved this post! I liked most of the colors. I wasn’t too sure about Sweet Strawberry for HK mac when I saw it in person, but I never tried it in the store. It looks pretty! I especially like the Clarins pink sugar because it looks similar to my favortie discontinued lip color from Aura Science.
Sweet strawberry is awesome! Just got that with my pre-order from Macy’s yesterday. I even have some stuff being sent from the MAC site. Yeeeee!!!
So pretty! I love the pinks…I just bought Clinique lipgloss (with SPF) in Fireberry and love it, too. It has a bit of gold shimmer to it, along with the pink.
Hi Meredith,
That Nars gloss is the SHIZZ! If you don’t have it you better run out and get it, asap!
Hi Nadrah,
I like that one, too. It’s so edgy and different, and the blue makes it really pop!
Hi Maggie,
Hi Vampy Varnish,
Heya! How did your interview go?
Oh, and Clarins lipsticks are *fabulous*! I think you’ll heart Pink Sugar.
Hi Kate,
Yay, another Sally Hansen fan! I love their lip stuff. They work great and cost affordable.
Hi Charlene,
You’re welcome. Those are two of my faves, so I hope you try ‘em both!
Hi Glosslizard,
Yeah, Sweet Strawberry turned out to be quite a hot lipgloss. It looked soo dark in the tube so I wasn’t feeling it at first. Oh, if you try it you’ll have to look for the tiny blue flecks.
Hi Elena,
Milani is new to me, and I am feeling the line so far.
Glad to have cheered you up after a long day. At the time that was written years ago my heart felt like it had been stomped on — it’s good to know that something good came out of it!
Hi Joanne,
Bummer that your favorite lip color got discontinued. I hope that Pink Sugar is a good replacement color.
Hi Lehea,
SWEEEET! Have you tried any looks yet?
Hi Susan,
I heart Fireberry! It’s one of my go-to Long Last Glosswear shades.
Hi! Actually I didn’t interview after all. I decided it just wasn’t going to make me happy either because it’s still not really what I like doing so I backed out. I am happy with that decision.
I have never bought anything by Clarins, amazing huh? Guess I need to branch out!
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I will have to see pink sugar in person. But I don’t usually spend that much on lipstick. but if its similar, it might be worth the price =).
Oh! And I haven’t gotten the chance to play with my “too dolly” eye palette. I’m somewhat intimidated by the colors
i love them all! great post-I will be doing some pink tomorrow for sure.
I bought sweet strawberry yesterday and I LOVE IT!!!
AWESOME post, I think I have to go shopping now! How is it I’ve never noticed that Nars gloss before? Gotta check it out!
So I’m sitting here looking at your swatches, and I fell in love with Blue Rose. I go to find what brand it is so I can buy it, and it’s WHAT? N.Y.C.??? What a shocker, lol! An awesome lipstick, and only $2!!
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I can’t believe I haven’t seen this post before! Anyway, Blue Rose is my favorite and I can’t believe it’s only 2$.
Have you tried it to wear a bit longer? How is it?
Thanks Karen!
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I love the way your lips look the same in every pic!!! That’s AMAZING!!! I love your blog… =)