Lips

The first word uttered from my mouth when I was testing out these sticks of lip color was simply, “Wow!” Part of Estee Lauder’s “Pretty Naughty” makeup collection for Spring 2013, these four shades of lipstick–housed in colorful and slender retractable tubes–deliver the most glorious vivid color, and a classic matte finish without looking too flat. [Read more…] about Estee Lauder Pure Color Sheer Matte Lipstick

Remember those matte neon pink lipsticks that were so hot last Spring? Well Daddy’s Little Girl–one of the Veronica lipstick shades from the MAC Archie’s Girls collection–is a fabulous flashy fuchsia version of that trend, though perhaps a bit more subtle.

MAC describes the shade as a mid-tone pink/violet.  Those cool blue undertones definitely show through!  I love the punch of color that Daddy’s Little Girl delivers to an otherwise neutral face!

Retail price is $16.50.

Click HERE to shop the Archie’s Girls collection at MAC (while it’s still available)!

This product was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

My favorite way to wear the Velvet Lip Pencil by NARS is as a stand alone lip color. These chunky little lip crayons deliver fabulous, smooth color.  They also happen to have an impressively long wear time! [Read more…] about NARS Cythere Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil

Part of the Sephora + Pantone Universe collectionfor 2013, these gloss shades coordinate beautifully with the colors from Pantone’s Spring Color Report.  If you’re looking to ensure your gloss wears well with Spring clothing purchases, you’re looking in the right place! [Read more…] about Sephora Pantone Universe Colorbyte Lip Wands

The vivid, semi-neon lip is here to stay!  For those of you who love this trend, you’ll want to check out the shade “Embrace Me” from the MAC Strength makeup collection!

The Strength color collection is all about calling attention to the lip, so if you’re in the mood for some brightness, you’ll have to check out these attention-grabbing shades!  I’ve seen some killer ombre lips created with lip pencils like Embrace Me, so if that’s a look you’re going for, this is a good place to start!

While many use lip pencils as a liner, my personal tip would be to line the lips and then fill them.  MAC Lip Pencil is a great base to lengthen the time your gloss or lipstick lingers on your lips!

Retail price is $15 per pencil.

Click HERE to peruse the Strength collection by MAC!

This product was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.