Beauty

Trend Alert: The Best Orange Lipsticks for Spring 2014

Vancouver makeup artist Cindy Leyland picks her favourite orange lipsticks for spring

By Danielle Tsang /

Pucker up with this citrus hue

There’s one major makeup trend that everyone’s buzzing about this year: orange lips. From New York Fashion Week runways to the Golden Globes red carpet, orange and corals are all the rage right now. And the best part about orange is it can be worn by anyone, anywhere – you don’t have to have a runway to strut down to pull off an orange pout.

BCLiving caught up with Vancouver makeup artist Cindy Leyland to find out her favourite orange lipsticks and tips on how to wear this fresh, hot colour:

  • Keep the rest of your makeup neutral in colour, especially if it is a very bold shade of orange
  • Stick with champagnes, taupes and bronzy colours for eyes or maybe just a simple black cat eyeliner
  • Warm up the complexion with a little bronzer is always a nice complement 

Click through the slideshow for Cindy’s orange pout picks.



Credit: M.A.C

Lady Danger, M.A.C

A great orange with a dash of red – a perfect colour for women of all ages. 

$19, Available at M.A.C



Credit: Holt Renfrew

Wild Ginger, Tom Ford

A true orange for when you are feeling a bit bolder and not afraid of making a statement.

$49, available at Holt Renfrew



Credit: Sephora

Timanfaya, NARS

A lipstick crayon that gives a nice tangerine gloss finish. The colour is bright but not neon.

$30, available at Sephora



Credit: Sephora

Over, Illamasqua

This lipstick is more coral than orange, but just as vibrant. Perfect for those who like the idea of wearing orange but can’t quite get there yet.

$30, available at Sephora