Spring is coming, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your makeup to go with the vibrant and floral hues of the season. With perfect timing, Aveda recently released a new lip line—Feed My Lips—and here at Mint on the Avenue Salon we couldn’t be happier, because with 23 new shades, there’s a color for every occasion.
Now, we understand the power of your lip color—it can take your outfit from low-key to o-m-g with a quick swipe. Here, we’ve outlined everything you should know when choosing your new favorite color—from the perfect hair color pairing to our favorite shades by occasion.
TREAT YOUR LIPS RIGHT
First things first—proper lip care. Every masterpiece starts with a blank canvas—and for soft, kissable lips, use Aveda Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lip Treatment. It’ll act as a base layer for whatever color suits your fancy, and keep your lips from dryness or cracking. (Tip: apply Nourish-Mint Lip Treatment before bed for even more conditioned lips.)
For a longer-lasting and easy, blendable color application, apply Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lip Primer next. It helps enable a matte base for that coveted, smooth look.
WHERE TO WEAR
Now that you’ve got properly-primed lips, take a peek into your calendar. Got a date coming up this weekend? Beach getaway? We’ve put together our favorite lip colors for a few different occasions to pack that perfect punch.
On a Date: Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint in Rose Jicama
Keep things causal, but flirty (but totally kissable) in this next-to-natural rose shade.
Dinner with the Parents: Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint in Mulberry
A fun, but practical shade to show off all of your good sides.
Cocktail Party: Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint in Watermelon
Bust out your most festive frocks, while wearing an equally bold shade.
Brunch with the Girls: Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint in Blushed Plum
This feminine berry color complements your off-duty look (and your bubbly mimosa).
A Day at the Office: Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint in Honey Ginger
Not too bold, not too soft—it’s a nude shimmer that’s just right.
When you’re feeling bold: Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint in Passion Fruit
This bright purple hue has us ready for the runway (or wherever the day takes you).
Nights out in the City: Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint in Cana
Your tried-and-true red, at your service—because you can never go wrong with a classic.
Lazy Sundays: Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint in Sweet Pitaya
A no-frills, natural shade made perfectly for your Netflix-and-chill marathon.
A Beach Vacation: Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint in Lychee
A bright pinky-purple to complement your budding tan lines.
DISCOVER YOUR NATURAL MATCH
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For the ultimate perfect pairing, we’re daring you to go a step further in finding the perfect lip color—matching a shade to your hair and skin tone. (Don’t worry, we’ve done the searching for you.)
BLONDES
For a cooler skin tone and an icy blonde, we recommend a blue-violet, pink- toned color to bring out the natural coolness:
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lip Liner in Bayberry
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Guava
If you’ve got a golden tan, darker skin and a warmer blonde hue to match, we love a peachy-pink tone to keep things light and bright.
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lip Liner in Spiced Peach
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Papaya
REDHEADS
If you’re a cooler redhead, have a bold color (like Pantone’s Ultra-Violet) and lighter skin, an even more vibrant shade packs a wow-factor:
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lip Liner in Bayberry
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Jujube
A warmer redhead would be perfectly complemented by a warm, red-based hue to keep things soft and balanced (but also incredibly stylish):
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lip Liner in Pomegranate
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Cana
BRUNETTES
A purple shade pairs perfectly to a cool-toned brunette—it’ll bring out the icy tones of the skin and will always be a winner:
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lip Liner in Bayberry
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Prickly Pear
Olive, dark, or warm-complected brunettes—those bright pinks were made for you:
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lip Liner in Pomegranate
Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Watermelon
PREPARE TO PUCKER UP
No matter what color you choose, we’re preparing you now—you’re going to fall in love with it. Aveda’s new lip line will last you for 8 hours of wear—and never fail you with feathering. Co-created by makeup artists and hair colorists, these enhancing lip shades complement your hair color and your unique skin tone. (It’s also super nourishing for your lips—with certified-organic cupuaçcu fruit butter and a blend of natural seed oils for a soft, supple shine.)
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Another reason to love Feed My Lips? The lipstick is housed in a sleek, metallic case with 40% post-consumer recycled aluminum, and the cardboard carton is 90% post-consumer fiber—so you can feel good about your makeup.
Ready to try this game changing lip line? Stop in and play makeup with us at Mint on the Avenue Salon. Pucker up!