Classic red; vampy oxblood; shocking pink; and even gold—we saw nearly every shade swathed across lips for spring '16. Whether you credit the birth of this beauty trend to Rihanna's ever-changing lipstick wardrobe, or the simple fact that a quick coat of crimson polishes off a Marchesa ball gown just as well as it does a pin-striped blazer from Topshop, we're glad the mouth is having a moment. Here, our favorite lip looks fresh off the catwalks—and the tubes to help you achieve them.
Jason Wu
Makeup artist Yadim topped two shades of liquid lipstick with loose pigment to lend the classic crimson mouth a modern "velvet" finish.
For a similar look, try dusting a cherry-colored blush over Maybelline New York Lip Studio Color Blur Matte Pencil in Partner in Crimson ($9).
Marchesa
Inspired by the fluffy, pastel finale gowns in the collection, makeup pro Gucci Westman lacquered lips with four different products to achieve the ultimate pop of pink.
For a similar look in one tube, try M.A.C Cosmetics Lipstick in Girl About Town ($17).
Creatures of the Wind
Face painter Aaron de Mey aimed to "blast punk and street toughness with luxury." In addition to gold glitter and bold swoops of black liner, he alternated between natural and "perfect, perfect" red lips.
To get the look, try NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Mysterious Red ($26).
Givenchy
Crystals, pearls, lace, and beads were painstakingly glued to models' faces to exquisite effect hours before this show, but a dramatic swipe of deep berry lipstick is equally as striking (and a lot simpler to DIY).
For a similar look, try Givenchy Beauty Le Rouge-À-Porter in Moka Imprimè ($36).
Jeremy Scott
You don't have to be an "East Village party girl" who loves "playing dress-up in '60s vintage" to pull off the custom coral lipstick backstage pro Kabuki applied to models' mouths.
For a similar look, try M.A.C Cremesheen Lipstick in Koi Coral ($17).
Dolce & Gabbana
Even if you're not able to enjoy a sunny Roman holiday (the scene depicted on the catwalk in Milan), a cheerful swipe of rosy lipstick offers a brief beauty escape. Snap a selfie—as models did at the end of the runway—and savor the moment.
For a similar look, try Dolce & Gabbana Classic Cream Lipstick in Provocative ($34.50).
Cushnie et Ochs
"Femme fatale" is how makeup artist Gato described the designers' woman. To contrast the sweet, sorbet-colored dresses in the collection, he reached for a vampy, wine-colored lipstick that played off the sultry cutouts and plunging necklines.
For a similar look, try Maybelline New York Lip Studio Color Blur Matte Pencil in Plum Please ($9).
Burberry Prorsum
To prevent moody, merlot mouths from looking severe, makeup artist Wendy Rowe softly blurred the edges of models' lips with a cotton swab.
For a similar look, try Burberry Lip Velvet in Oxblood ($34).
Topshop Unique
"Princess Margaret meets Courtney Love" is how makeup artist Hannah Murray described the "rebellious beauties" at Topshop Unique. Red lipstick feels so much more rock 'n' roll when slicked on straight from the tube and paired with "destroyed kohl" around eyes.
For a similar look, try Topshop Matte Lip Bullet in Boyracer ($10).
Emporio Armani
Like a chocolate covered cherry, lips at this show were a cross between burgundy and brown—an effect achieved by layering a ruby stain with a mahogany cream shadow.
For a similar look, try Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Maestro in 406 ($36).
Prada
Molten metallic mouths are a guaranteed showstopper. Maquillage master Pat McGrath premiered her first product (dubbed Gold 001) under her own label backstage, reaching for the reflective pigment to craft 24-karat pouts. Getting your hands on this glittery powder, however, isn't going to be easy—the formula launches later this month on the makeup artist's new website (date to be announced on Instagram) for only 24 hours.
Can't wait? For a similar look, try Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in 11 ($23).
DKNY
"It will be a nice little surprise in the show," said makeup artist Yadim of sending a handful of models down the runway with tomato-red pouts inspired by Peter Lindbergh's iconic portraits of '90s supermodels. "It's power dressing and the power woman done in a fresh and modern way."
For a similar look, try Maybelline New York Lip Studio Color Blur Matte Pencil in Cherry Cherry Bang Bang ($9).
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