Light Lipstick Shades

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If you're looking for a new lipstick but want something that's not too bold or too subtle, there are plenty of options. Light lipstick shades can be the perfect way to add a subtle pop of color to your look. Here are some light lipstick shades that will work for any skin tone.

PAT McGRATH LABSMatteTrance™ Lipstick - Divine Rose Collection

Size: 0.14 oz/ 4 g·ITEM: 2458743

Color: Divine Rose - romantic nude pink

26 Reviews

$39.00

I'm a fan of the MatteTrance lipsticks because I know once I apply the lipstick in the morning, I won't need to reapply until late afternoon only if I've been indulging in lots of daytime snacking and need to freshen up my look. ...The only thing I didn't like this shade is too nude. It was really close to my lip color shade. ...Universally Flattering Shade...shade is too nude

What it is: A richly pigmented lipstick that adorns lips in a veil of lightweight color for a modern matte finish.

Formulation Type:
Lipstick

What Else You Need to Know: A revolutionary lipstick so luxurious and richly pigmented, it drenches lips in a veil of opulently opaque color while delivering a mesmerizingly modern matte finish. Each shade features a hydrating creamy texture combined with saturated pigment for lightweight, one-stroke coverage.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONAbout That Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick

Size: 0.10 oz.·ITEM: 2730034

Color: 07 Rose Refraction

402 Reviews

$16.00

Beautiful Lipstick!...All About That Shine Sheer Lipstick in Shade 18 Flashing Lights offers a vibrant pop with a glossy finish. ...This is a great affordable lipstick. I have 2 shades. It is very sheer, so if you want more pigment, pick a darker shade.

What it is: 

A lightweight lipstick with eye-catching prismatic shine that provides lips with a sheer flush of color and a 12-hour moisturizing, balm-like texture.


Formulation Type: Lipstick 


What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick contains pigments with unrivaled power to reflect light, for maximum prismatic shine.Their special structure reflects the light more intensely than traditional pearls while the sheer coverage balm formula coats the lips with a long-lasting feeling of hydration. Available in a wide range of shades that compliment all skin tones with a sheer flush of eye-catching color.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONAbout That Shine Lacquer Shine Lipstick

Size: 0.10 oz.·ITEM: 2730265

Color: 12 Infrared Light

194 Reviews

$16.00

The shade I got was 01 Magnetic Wave and it is a beautiful pink nude shade. ...I would but this lipstick in other shades too.

What it is: 

A lacquer lipstick with prismatic shine and long-lasting intense color.


Formulation Type: Lipstick 


What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick contains pigments with unrivaled power to reflect light, for maximum prismatic shine. Their special structure reflects the light more intensely than traditional pearls. Its balm formula coats your lips with a feeling of hydration for 12 hours and its high coverage amplifies your lips with a perfectly opaque color. All day long, its formula retains optimal intensity without bleeding into fine lines.

SIMIHAZE BEAUTYVelvet Blur Matte Lipstick Balm

Size: 1 oz / 30 g·ITEM: 2634012

Color: Windburn - brown pink

161 Reviews

$36.00

Best Matte Lipstick Ever!...I hope they come out with more shades soon...Would love to try more shades.

What it is: A cushiony and hydrating lipstick-balm hybrid for high-pigment, matte color with up to 12 hours of wear.


Formulation Type: 
Lipstick


Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing


Ingredient Callouts:
This product is cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: Deliver a rush of color in one swipe with this weightless, moisture-infused matte formula. It feels as light as air once applied and lasts for up to 12 hours. The custom dome-shaped tip hugs your lips and makes it easy to glide while on the go.

NARSPowermatte Lip Pigment

Size: 0.18 oz/ 5.5 mL·ITEM: 2090041

Color: Somebody To Love - rose brown

1.7K Reviews

$30.00

I saw reviews for some of the other shades but Slow Ride has got to be one of the best shades in the history of lipsticks, especially for brown women. ...Light Weight, Super Pigmented...So far the best long lasting matt lipstick! I got Walk this Way and will definitely buy more shades!

What it is:
An innovative, weightless, matte liquid lip pigment with ultra-flexible, lasting wear.

What it does:
The Powermatte Lip Pigment features liquefied pigments with infinite matte color saturation with weightless, ultra-flexible long-wear.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONSoft Matte & Easy Liquid Lipstick

Size: 0.15 oz / 4.5 ml·ITEM: 2667087

Color: 6 What's The Matter - fuchsia pink

432 Reviews

$16.00

This is such a gorgeous liquid lipstick shade. I’m really enjoying how comfortable this liquid lipstick feels on my lips. ...It feels extremely light & airy. I do recommend a second layer for a more pigmented look.

What it is: A liquid lipstick with medium, buildable, and high-impact matte coverage that lasts all day.

Formulation Type:
Liquid Lipstick

Benefits: Long-wearing

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan.

What Else You Need to Know: Discover a vegan, water-based formula that feels light and super comfortable on the lips. It has buildable coverage and offers vibrant, high-impact color with a single swipe with fragrant notes of vanilla. Added bonus: Use it on your lips and your cheeks for a monochromatic look!

Clinical Results: In a satisfaction survey with 21 volunteers after 14 days:
- 100% of volunteers found that the texture was ultralight and they couldn’t feel it on their lips

HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGALe Monster Lip Crayon Vegan Lipstick and Lip Liner

Size: 0.049 oz / 1.4 g·ITEM: 2572113

Color: Light Peony Matte - cool light peony

594 Reviews

$24.00

The shimmer in this color lights up your lips like you wouldn’t believe! Creating the most beautiful highlights on your lip even in the dark!! ...🤎 This product was gifted to me by Haus Labs by Lady Gaga in exchange for my honest review🤎 Le Monster Lip Crayon: I really do like these new nude shades, they’re not too light to not compliment my skin tone and I can always go in with a darker lip liner to make the lighter shades work.

What it is: AA clean, comfortable, creamy lipstick that wraps lips in moisturizing mango seed oil, lip boosting peptides and high-impact color.


Formulation Type: Lipstick, Lip Liner


Benefits: Hydrating


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Mango Seed Oil: Moisturizes and nourishes.

- Lip Boosting Peptides: Enhance natural volume.

- Hyaluronic Filling Spheres: Naturally plump and firm the look of lips and provide comfort and long-lasting hydration.

ValentinoSpike Valentino Buttery Matte Lipstick

Size: 1.6 oz / 28.3 g·ITEM: 2788875

Color: 135A- Better Crying In A Limo - soft mauve brown

2.7K Reviews

$48.00

I love having shimmer or light shades like this to carry around my purse everywhere! ...Metallic shiny shade...The shade I got was more of a topper lipstick I think.

What it is:  A buttery matte lip color with 10H comfort in a non-drying finish. One stroke, instant color for a bold or blurred finish.


Formulation Type: 
Lipstick


Benefits: Long-wearing


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Cotton Oil Extract: Moisturizing formula that keeps lips looking hydrated and smooth.

- Roma-Light Complex: Infused with light to add dimension and intensity of each color.

- 12% Pigment Concentration: 10H stay-true color after one stroke.


What Else You Need to Know: Spike Valentino is infused with light-diffusing gel and cotton oil extract with a buttery matte finish to keep lips looking

DIORRouge Dior Refillable Lipstick

Size: 0.12 oz·ITEM: 2751089

Color: 784 Rouge Rose - a magenta

1.2K Reviews

$49.00

I would highly recommend purchasing this lipstick...The Rouge Dior Velvet Lipstick in Shade 999 feels amazingly soft, light, and refreshing!

What it is: A refillable, long-lasting lipstick with hydrating, floral lip care for up to 24 hours of comfort.
Formulation Type: 
Lipstick


Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Red Peony Extract: Preserves the lips’ natural hydration to bring out their radiance.

- Pomegranate Flower Extract: Improves overall lip quality for suppleness and softness.

- Shea Butter: Provides intense nourishment.

GivenchyLe Rouge Interdit Cream Velvet Lipstick

Size: 0.2oz / 5.6 g·ITEM: 2691251

Color: N12 Beige Doré - classic beige nude

276 Reviews

$44.00

I received this amazing product complementary in exchange for my Honest opinion from Influenster and brands . This lipstick is what they advertise it for . A highly pigmented matte velvet lipstick that offers 12 hours wear and comfort without smudging. ...Long lasting and perfect shade...I received this lipstick in shade 15 complimentary from Influenster for review.

What it is: A highly pigmented, matte-velvet liquid lipstick that offers up to 12 hours of wear.


Formulation Type: Lipstick / Liquid Lipstick


Benefits: Hydrating, Long-wearing


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Shea Butter: Hydrates and moisturizes.

- Meadowfoam Oil: Provides comfort.

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