Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl is here, and with it, the end of red lipstick. Instead, it’s all about orange lipstick.
One could say Taylor has arrived at her fairytale ending and found no need to sing about the heartbreaking allure of red lipstick anymore. I could tell you that orange lipstick is better than any red lipstick out there – and it can be used as a neutral in the right tone. How do I know? Because it’s me, hi, I’m the neutral-orange-coral-lipstick-wearer, hi!
So, with a new lipstick era from T-Swizzle and the highest recommendation for a lipstick color that I can give, I’m introducing you to the 13 (obvs) best orange lipsticks out there.
1. Original Lipstick – $26
It’s theorized that Swift’s go-to orange is NARS’ Original Lipstick in Morocco. You can’t find it elsewhere – The OG Lipstick is apparently a relic of the past for Ulta and Sephora – but you CAN find it on NARS’ website. The matte warm cinnamon shade is, unsurprisingly, a best-seller (thanks, Taylor); but it’s also a gorgeous shade that mixes “neutral” with “orange” in a supremely flattering color mix.
BUY NOW – $26
2. Always On Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick – $27
Marissa wrote about her experience with Smashbox’s Always On Liquid Lipstick. Spoiler alert: she loved it and wore it to Italy. Shade “Out Loud” is a nice, deep, dark orange that flatters all skin tones. Cruelty-free and featuring an oil complex of jojoba, sunflower, and apricot oils (which hydrate and nourish, to avoid drying out like certain liquid matte lipsticks can do), a comfy orange is always at the top of our lists.
BUY NOW – $27
3. Lip Lingerie XXL Long-Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick – $11
If you’re not sure that an orange lipstick is for you, NYX offers an affordable version of Taylor’s orange lip service in long-lasting, liquid form. Gettin Caliente (read: flame-emoji hot) is a bright orange that gives your pout a punch of color. You won’t find cracking, transferring, bleeding, or fading here – NYX makes sure you’ll last through an Eras-length concert.
BUY NOW – $11
4. Zuzu Luxe Lipstick – $21.49
Zuzu Luxe offers a bright orange – NOT orange-red, or red-orange, but true orange – lipstick, no liquid involved! The color payoff is intense to say the least, but the formula, which includes hydrating jojoba oil and soothing aloe, leaves lips soft and nourished. The vegan and cruelty-free formula will also appeal to all animal-lovers, while the gluten-free label will allow celiac lipstick lovers to participate in the Taylor trend.
BUY NOW – $18.99
5. Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush Balm Stick – $34
A multi-use product is a life – and time – saver, and Lady Gaga took care of her Little Monsters with Haus Labs’ Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Balm Stick. Use orange shade Glassy Tangeline on your lips and cheeks for a matching glow, with a mix of anti-irritation fermented arnica, radiance-boosting goji berry complex, and collagen-contributing fermented shiunko.
BUY NOW – $34
6. Sun Flush All-Over Face Tint Liquid Blush – $28
If Haus Labs’ two-in-one isn’t enough for you, then Simihaze’s three-in-one-plus Sun Flush All-Over Face Tint should get the job done for you. Meant for eyes, cheeks, lips, and anywhere else you want to put a healthy dose of orange, Blaze is the shade to sprinkle across the points you want extra color. Hyaluronic acid takes moisture and locks it in, so you’ll look dewy instead of dry.
BUY NOW – $28
7. Famous Lipcolor Matte Lipstick – $32
Taylor does love a matte finish, and Rabanne’s Orange Mécanique gives you just that in a flaming tangerine touch. If you’re looking for eight hours of vibrancy with a 12-hour promise of comfort sitting on your kisser, Rabanne’s Famous Lipcolor Matte Lipstick will give you just that using a clean, vegan formula that includes pomegranate – popular for moisture and hydration.
BUY NOW – $32
8. Rouge Hermès – Satin Lipstick – $81
Want to feel like you’ve reached billionaire status too? Invest in Hermes’ Rouge Satin Lipstick, which comes with the brand’s emblem imprinted on the fresh tube of lipstick. Corail Flamingo gives a low-key twist on the orange trend by veering more toward coral. Some would argue the subtler shade is a symbol of quiet wealth, but anyone can flash a gorgeous smile in the coral lipstick.
BUY NOW – $81
9. Change Agent Original Lipstick – $11
Leaning more on the orange side of the red-orange lipstick look, Siia Cosmetics offers another take on orange in Nordstrom’s multiple collections. And let’s just say: it’s not very subtle. Like, at all. Heaven Orange is an angelic swipe of orange across the lips, with castor seed oil helping with skin elasticity and jojoba oil giving moisture to an otherwise dry pout. Despite the hydration, the Change Agent Original Lipstick is as matte as they come.
BUY NOW – $11
10. Exhibitionist Cream Lipstick – $8
Affordable and Amazon-able? Yes, please – sometimes you just don’t have the patience to wait for your Ulta package to arrive, and one-day shipping is your savior. Covergirl’s Exhibitionist Cream Lipstick in Orange AF is less than $8, but it doesn’t skimp on quality. Shea butter nourishes, while a complex containing moisturizing ingredients like avocado, coconut, and omega oils give you 24 hours of hydration with a glossy finish.
BUY NOW – $7.15
11. SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick – $10
Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick from Maybelline is the liquid lipstick I swear by. If there were a discontinued product that I could revive from the dead, it would be this. Thankfully, it’s not discontinued, and their Globetrotter is the perfect orange lipstick that sits on your lips and refuses to smudge for 24-plus hours (trust me – there have been more than a few mornings where I’ve shown up to brunch with orange lips, despite a full night of beauty sleep).
BUY NOW – $10
12. Super Lustrous Lipstick – $12.95
Revlon is going through a reinvention, but their creamy lipsticks remain a favorite – and for good reason. Their Super Lustrous Lipstick has aloe in it to repair and soothe – absolutely necessary and borderline-unforgivable properties to skip when creating a lipstick in 2025. Kiss Me Coral is a lovely orange shade that looks luscious on lips; seal anything with an incredibly soft and creamy kiss after applying.
BUY NOW – $12.95
13. Vegan Matte Liquid Lipstick – $14.69
Many were disappointed when The Lip Bar was removed from makeup stores – but you can still order the classic lipsticks from Target! Red-lip lovers who are curious about orange, may I recommend Boy Trouble, from the brand’s Matte Liquid Lipstick collection? The red-orange color is bold and bright – your mouth will be impossible to miss and wonderful to kiss, thanks to its soft feel (heyyy, healing and moisturizing jojoba oil and vitamin E) and the long-lasting formula.
BUY NOW – $14.69
Which orange lipsticks are your favorites? Any you recommend that we didn’t list? Tell us in the comments!