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Sometimes, wearing makeup in the summer can feel totally pointless, if not a little bit uncomfortable.

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Below, see their picks plus a few ofAllure’s own staples for the 19 best lipsticks for summer.

Saccharine, a watermelon pink, offers a sweet punch summer color.

“The formula doesn’t dry out your lips and stays put all day,” she says.

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Plus, that soft orange hue couldn’t scream “poolside party” more.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

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Goth girl summer, anyone?

Cosmetics Sheer Slick Lipstick in Wild Peach

E.L.F.

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Sheer Slick Lipstick in Wild Peach

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Cosmetics’s Sheer Slick Lipstick.

Andif you ask TikTok, the Sheer Lavender shade is perfect for creating a ’90s-inspired frosted look.

The Lip Bar Liquid Matte Lipstick in Bawse Lady on white background

Summer begs bright colors, which is why we’d roll with the shade Fete, a pink-toned red.

Joah Beauty TMI Velvet Lipstick in WYD?

With its blurred look, the shade WYD?

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in Coral Kiss on white background

offers a subtle rose that’s just like your own lips but better.

Sex Symbol, a plum-toned brown.

What’s more: the Ultimatte formula has one-swipe pigment that’s truly indestructible.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey on white background

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Formula-wise, you definitely get your money’s worth.

Rather, it’s the subtle copper shimmer that makes you look fresh out of the sun.

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Nyx ThisIsEverything Lip Oil in Sheer Lavender on white background

Glossier Ultralip in Fête on white background

Joah Beauty TMI Velvet Lipstick in WYD on white background

Runway Rogue Velvet Glam Almost Matte Liquid Lipstick in Sex Symbol on white background

Maybelline New York Color Sensational Ultimatte Slim Lipstick in More Magenta on white background

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Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint in Bare Pink on white background

Revlon ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick in My Own Boss on white background

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Matte Lipstick in 14 Rose Curieux on white background

SunBum Tinted Lip Balm in Nude Beach on white background

Surratt Beauty Lipslique in Nu de Soleil on white backround

Zara Beauty Tinted Balm Stick in Say Kiss on white background

Saint Jane Calming Luxury Lip Shine in Tonic on white background