Some women use the same color lip gloss or lipstick almost every day, while others mix it up all the time. If you are the latter, then this set of six lip gloss colors from Clinique is a fantastic buy.
The Clinique Limited-Edition Kissable Six includes three dual-ended glosses and six fabulous shades — Lilac/Double Plum, Strawberry Burst/Peppermint Patty, and Blackberry Bloom/Pink Champagne. These glosses offer plump and shine for a full, “kissable” look.
Priced at $35.00, this set will also makes a terrific gift. These glosses come in a signature clear zippered bag. You can purchase the Clinique Limited-Edition Kissable Six …read more

A few years back when more and more cosmetics companies were calling their products “stains,” I didn’t think it was very good marketing. Cheek stains. Lip stains. It just doesn’t sound that attractive if you think about it too much. But over time, I got used it and began to love a lot of the stains. One of my current favorites is Laura Mercier Lip Stain.
Available in a little pot, you can easily apply the color with your fingertip or use a lip brush if you want to be a little more precise. The colors are rich without being overpowering. …read more

I love beauty products that have a dual purpose…bubble bath that is also shower gel, moisturizer that is also sunscreen, and cheek color that can also work as lip color. Here, we look at the latter with Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge.
For both lips and cheeks, this Bobbi Brown award-winning product is creamy formula that goes on smooth and sheer. It comes in nine fabulous colors. I like the Stonewashed Pink, Blushed Rose and Velvet Plum.
Priced at $22, you can get this rouge at Nordstrom and a variety of other retailers. Right now at Nordstrom, you will receive a Crystal Lip …read more

To get incredible looking lips, you can’t beat the precision of applying lipcolor with a brush. Sure, it takes a little extra time but you can get the product exactly where you want it to go. Lately, I have been experimenting with different lip palettes that can be applied with a brush or finger tip. One of them that I really love is from Prescriptives.
The Prescriptives Colorscope Lipcolor Palette features four fabulous shades that provide both color and shine. Ranging from the Bare cream to the San Diego Sunset shimmer, all four shades are perfect for summertime. You can use …read more

One of the best ways to protect your lips is with lipstick that contains SPF, vitamins and antioxidants. As you apply your lipstick in the morning and again throughout the day, your lips with be moisturized, hydrated and protected from the sun and other elements. Here are a couple of my favorite lipsticks with SPF.
Lancôme ‘Le Rouge Absolu’ Reshaping & Replenishing LipColour
If you love lipstick that is super smooth, this one is for you. It provides six-hour care with Vitamin E, SPF 15 and plumping polymer. It comes in 35 terrific shades from neutrals like Beige Cashmere to brights like …read more

When you are shopping for makeup, the initial attraction is all about the packaging. I know for me, if I see a lipstick in plain, cheap-looking case, I’m much less apt to buy it. When I first got turned on to YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick, it was definitely the case that caught my eye. It’s elegant and golden, plus the colorful ring shows the shade.
Well that explains why I bought it the first time, but not why I have bought it repeatedly. The lipstick, which comes in 18 fabulous shades, is super smooth.
Your lips feel creamy, soft and delectable. It …read more

On spring and summer days, you want to look radiantly beautiful as you spend time outdoors. Therefore, you have to find makeup products that can withstand the heat and humidity. That’s not always easy. Many products melt under pressure!
I’m always on the lookout for cosmetics that are sweatproof, long-wearing or any other adjective that you want to use that means they stay in place. One of my favorite products is Becca Cosmetics Beach Tint.
This is a cream stain that I use for cheek color, but it’s actually designed for either cheeks or lips. They say it’s kissproof and waterproof, so …read more