It Works With Your Skin Tone (For Reals)

Also just like your fave red lippie, orange lip colors come in many shades and finishes. That means there's the perfect one out there to work with every skin tone. Want to find the right match? Read this lipstick guide to find the one that complements your complexion best.

That being said, don't be afraid to test out different shades, even if they aren't a scientific match for your complexion. For you brave makeup lovers out there, take a walk on the bright side and try some fun fluorescent shades on your next night out. Our current fave is NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County. Hey, life's short, so you might as well wear that lip color like it's your last. And, at the end of the day, a healthy dose of confidence is the secret to rocking any and all makeup looks, so wear that tangerine shade loud and proud and you'll be turning heads for sure.

Get the Look: NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Orange County, NYX Macaron Lippies in Orange Blossom, MaybellineLip Studio ColorBlur Cream Matte Pencil & Smudger in Orange Ya Glad, Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Bang, Lancôme Juicy Shaker in Apri-Cute

It's a Gateway Drug Lip Color

Orange lipstick is like getting your first tattoo. Once you've gotten the rush of creativity and rebellion, you want to experience it over and over again. For reals, try it for yourself. One day with an orange lip will open up the possibilities of dozens of other bold, bright shades. Blue, purple, green and even black shades will suddenly be on your radar and on your lip color roster. It's sounds crazy, but it's oh-so true. Go ahead, unleash that wild woman in you.