Over the course of the past week, the weather in NYC has been moody...to say the least. We've been subjected everything from sunny skies all the way to random sleet/snow/hail - you never know what kind of "experiences" the weather is going to throw at you. Not only does this make getting dressed a challenge, but you have no idea what your hair or makeup will have to endure. The only way I can survive the day is to turn to my power color - red - and push through the day. These three lip products have been my most recent go-to's:
Cherry Lip Pencil
$13.00 at M·A·C
No red lip is worth it's color without a good foundation. MAC's Cherry Lip Pencil is a classic blue-red, perfect for pairing with almost any red shade.
To keep your lip color looking sharp, start by lining the outer edges of your lips and filling inwards, following the natural shape of your lips and enhancing the points at your cupid's bow (the points at the top of your lips). Carry a lip brush with you for precise reapplication, but just know that it's easy to smudge your look. Bring concealer & a concealer brush to clean up the edges if you're planning a late night. No one likes a hot mess!
Fusion Beauty LipFusion Infatuation
$29.00 by Fusion Beauty at Sephora
Don't get thrown off by this product's gloss-like appearance - it performs like a liquid lipstick. Screen Siren (the color at left) is a gorgeous, glossy, opaque cherry red, perfect to bring a shine to even the gloomiest day. Check out the lip color in action in this video from a recent Fusion Beauty event with Kim Kardashian (more on that soon). PS - this gloss won't sting or burn. You just get a delightful tingling/numbing sensation.
The Infatuation Liquid Shine Lip Fattener uses the same AmpliFat technology as the Lip Fusion glosses to increase the surface of your lip area within 15 minutes. Based on clinicians' studies, Infatuation was the only plumper that long term results, increasing your lip's surface area within 28 days. Fancy, no?
Ruby Woo Lipstick$14.50 at M·A·C
Glossy lips are fun, but they can be high maintenance. For a no fuss, low maintenance look, try a matte.
MAC's Ruby Woo is one of the most iconic reds, seen on everyone from Dita Von Teese to Gwen Stefani. It's beyond what is normally thought of as matte - it's a retro matte, matter than matte. While some matte shades can be drying, avoid chapped lips by properly preparing your pout with a lip primer or moisturizing balm before applying.
Do you have a favorite red lipstick? Is there another color that is your go-to when the skies are dreary?
