In honor of National Lipstick Day today, I wanted to share my 5 favorite lipstick shades that I am loving right now. I have a thing for lipstick, in fact, I never leave the house without a lip product in my purse, can you relate?
I often purchase a product to work with a look for a special event or occasion. However, it was recently that I decided to go through my products and edit out those that I no longer use very often. I wanted to make sure that I only retained what I really like and want to use on a day to day basis. Below I am sharing those products that made the cut.
5 Lipstick Shades That I Love
First Up, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk a Matte lipstick in a pinkish nude color. It goes on smooth and the color is universally flattering and lasts.
I recently purchased this product from Sephora in a shade called “Hustla” which is a pretty rose neutral color.
For a statement look, I suggest Lancome’s Hydrating Lipstick in Impatiente. I like to wear a statement color in the summer when keeping my eye makeup more minimal and it really gives you that wow factor.
Another favorite Charlotte Tilbury shade that I like is this neutral color called Victoria.
Another favorite is this pink nude color from MAC in Cosmo. The color glides on and really gives you a smooth finish. And great news! It’s on sale today too!
Beauty Hack
Wearing darker shades of lipstick will make your lips appear thinner. I always use a liner not just to prevent bleeding, but to also give my lips a little more volume. I look for a liner that is a similar or slightly darker shade than my lipstick. You can use a brush to help blend the liner into your lips to create a fuller lip look.
This is my favorite brand to use, and I like the color spice. However, ever time that I went to sharpen my lip pencil, I was frustrated because I often found that had remnants of my eyeliner pencil left in the sharpener. And then, when I went to apply my lip liner, I would find brown or black on my lips! Has this ever happened to you? Well, I found a little hack to help ease my troubles. I have just recently learned to pop that little sharpener in the dishwasher to keep it nice and clean! I found that this really helps to remove any of the remaining color left in the sharpener. Cheers!
Lastly, I highly recommend using a lip primer to not only help keep your lips moisturized but to help your lip color last all day.
Terrific suggestions! I’ve been getting into Charlotte Tilbury! I have a few of her shades and a make up palette and also her foundation! I too always have a lipstick in my purse, I’ve been known to have up to three!
She has great color selections doesn’t she? A new lipstick always makes me happy 🙂
Great lipstick selections Nancy!
Lately, I have been finding myself using Charlotte Tilbury Stoned Rose most often. And Sugar Honey Fresh with SPF for outdoor walks etc.
Rosemary
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Oh Rosemary, I need to look at the sugar honey with added spf that sounds great for Florida.
Some fun colors to try for sure. I have one standard color that’s more of a nude as I don’t wear much lipstick. But you make it looks so effortless.
For me lipstick is the only makeup I feel bare without everything else is for when I have special places to go or take photos but daily it helps to keep my lips mosturized.
Love the colors. I prefer to wear something more neutrals and you have some great ones here.
Thanks,
Kim
I am a neutral person too but every now and then I like a pop of red. Its just that red can be high maintenance at times.
Hi Nancy!
I am the same! I love lipstick! I am a big fan of Mac, but also love the brands you listed here. I havent tried Charlotte Tillbury but got a sample of her Pillow Talk and love it. Love the second shade you posted of hers. I think I may treat myself next month! It was funny, even when we were wearing masks, it was such a habit for me to put on lipstick!
Have a great week!
jess xx
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Hello Jess,
I love lipstick too and a new shade always makes me happy! If I apply one thing every day it is lipstick otherwise I like to let me skin breath.
Regards,
Nancy