9 Women Find Their Signature Lipstick

Our tester: Maece, visual designerThe color: Laura Mercier in Duchess Rose, $22Her verdict: This rosy-peach color had just the right brightness. One application lasted all day, which was refreshing for the office. To change up the semi-matte finish for going out, I would top it with a clear gloss.Crowd reaction: Friends told me, 'That is so you!' I also heard: Cute! It's a few shades brighter than your natural lip color.'

Our tester: Claire, product managerThe color: Illamasqua in Maneater, $22Her verdict: This red-orange hue looked brick-colored in the tube, but was a lot less harsh on lips. I loved wearing it to the office, but it did feel a bit strange on a Saturday morning.Crowd reaction: People loved it! I was told that it complemented my skin tone perfectly.

Our tester: Julia, digital ad salesThe color (tie): Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, $8 & Illamasqua in Atomic, $22Her verdict: The peach shade felt very 'me,' so I was 100 percent comfortable wearing it in any and all situations. Though the Illamasqua is a bolder look than I usually wear, I got really comfortable rocking this hue as well, though I might not wear it to work.Crowd reaction: My husband told me the Revlon looked a bit bolder than my usual clear-or-pink gloss routine.

Our tester: Keila, photo editorThe color: L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Fearless Fuchsia, $10Her verdict: This lipstick was almost as daring as a pure red. I felt pretty and girly wearing it. A tip: I put on Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm first to soften my lips.Crowd reaction: People were surprised by this color—in a good way. I got several compliments...and looks!

Our tester: Dani, product managerThe color: Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N45, $19Her verdict: The color was a sheer berry red. I felt very confident and put-together wearing it in all settings—at work, on dates, even to Coachella! It has a very smooth finish and is moisturizing. Crowd reaction: People reacted very positively; I got a lot of compliments and was told it made me look more tan.

Our tester: Alexis, style editorThe color: Sunday Riley in Sunday, $32Her verdict: It's a deep peony-pink, a very refined, adult color. I always feel more polished and confident with a bold shade of lipstick. Crowd reaction: My girlfriends loved the color, saying it made my eyes look super-green. I also got very friendly reactions from strangers!

Our tester: Kelly, visual designerThe color: Nuance by Salma Hayek in Terra Cotta, $10Her verdict: This is a brownish red with a hint of berry. I felt a bit weird wearing it to work since I usually don't wear makeup, but I loved putting it on to go out. I found that putting Chapstick or moisturizer on underneath kept my lips soft.Crowd reaction: I got a lot of compliments and people telling me I should wear lipstick more often!

Our tester: Amy, living editorThe color: MAC So Chaud, $15Her verdict: This is a warm summer orange, a bit strong for work, but I can see myself wearing it more at night and on the weekends as my signature color. It's key to exfoliate your lips before wearing a color this bright and impactful.Crowd reaction: People loved the color. A coworker said it was very on-trend and made her consider trying it.

Our tester: Shannan, executive editorThe color: Laura Mercier Crème lipstick in Audrey, $24Her verdict: I had originally tried a hot-pink color, but I was always so aware that I had it on. With Audrey, I actually would forget I was wearing it. In a pinch, I blotted my lipstick with a receipt. The slick surface of the paper was perfect taking off a little excess color. Crowd reaction: I was taken aback—in a good way—when told, 'Oh, I like that color on you.'