9 Brilliant New Ways to Play Up Your Lips
By Jenny Bailly

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See the standout lipsticks that made our fifth annual Spring Makeup O-Wards.
Next: See our top choices
Next: See our top choices

Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Most Delightful New Texture: Jellies
When you're feeling playful, swipe one of these cool, jelly-like tints over your lips. You'll get a supersheer, supershiny color—and a little lift, too.
Wet N Wild MegaSlicks Lip Gloss in Seedless Watermelon
$2; drugstores
Wet N Wild MegaSlicks Lip Gloss in Seedless Watermelon
$2; drugstores

Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Most Delightful New Texture: Jellies

Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Most Delightful New Texture: Jellies

Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Most Delightful New Texture: Jellies

Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Easiest to Apply...Wherever You Are
Love the ritual of putting on lipstick but live on the go? Toss one of these bullets into your purse. The tints are so subtle, you can apply them with your eyes closed...while running up the stairs...in heels...juggling torches. Well, almost.
Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter
$7.50, drugstores
Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter
$7.50, drugstores

Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Easiest to Apply...Wherever You Are
L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Balm
$8, drugstores
$8, drugstores

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Most Perfect Marriage of Comfort and Style
This lipstick combines lightweight texture and deliciously rich pigment. Apply your favorite in the morning and you'll forget it's there—till you catch your gorgeous reflection on the way to lunch.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss
$5.50, drugstores
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss
$5.50, drugstores

Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Most Artful Application
Be artistically inspired: These markers make it simple (and fun) to give your mouth a flawless, long-lasting stain.
Pixi Lip Blush
$18, pixibeauty.com
Pixi Lip Blush
$18, pixibeauty.com

Most Artful Application
From the April 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine