To me, there is nothing as essential as a great lipstick. Even if I’m not wearing any other makeup, I always have lipstick on—a beauty lesson I’ve carried down from my mom who never steps out without wearing her favorite color. Even with bare skin, I feel like lipstick makes me feel pulled together, whether I’m wearing a neutral pink or a bold red lip.
There are a few key ways I discover great lipstick shades. The first involves carving out an afternoon to head to the beauty counter where I’ll swipe on shade after shade until I find what I’m looking for. Another method of discovery? Sliding into the DMs of friends, asking them to share the exact colors and formulas they’re wearing. So, what are the best lipstick shades to wear right now? To find out, I asked fashion insiders to share the best lipstick shades they wear on repeat. Here, discover the lipstick colors they can't live without.