Saturday, July 29 is National
Lipstick Day and in the words of Elizabeth Taylor, “Pour yourself a drink, put
on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.” Okay, well you may not want to
pour yourself a drink just yet, but you may want to pucker up that pretty pout
and put on some lipstick. After all, we know that lipstick is one of the
easiest ways to change up our look or change up a sour mood -- TME’s editor is
infamously known for whipping out a tube and shoving it at anyone who isn’t in
the greatest spirits … as usual we digress.
In celebration of National Lipstick Day 2017, Team TME has
picked a few of our favorite lipstick brands and shades to share with our
readers, along with a few fun lipstick facts. Did you know that lipstick has
been around for about 5,000 years? Ancient Sumerian men and women crushed gems
mixed with tar and decorated their lips. In the US 900 million tubes of
lipstick are sold each year and 80 percent of women state that they wouldn’t
walk out the front door sans lipstick!
Mehron's L.I.P Cream ($7.95) combines a luscious hydrating
lip formulation with intense artist inspired pigmentation. The effect leaves
lips looking luxurious, creamy and conditioned with dramatic color that lasts
all day and night.
jane iredale PureMoist Lipstick ($25) vivid pigments blend
with nourishing natural oils and super fruit extracts for petal soft lips that
feel, look and taste amazing. The 24 versatile shades dress the lips with
high-impact color and sumptuous depth. The continuously creamy, rich and smooth
formula glides on easily for long-lasting hold.
INGLOT Diamond Lip Tint ($18) is a super long-lasting liquid
lipstick with a strong metallic gleam. Thanks to its delicate argan oil infused
formula, it keeps lips conditioned and moisturized while providing extreme
shine and a smooth finish. Diamond Lip Tint provides ultimate coverage and a
fuller look to the lips.
Arbonne Smoothed Over Lipstick in Lily ($29) - For that
peachy keen look we crave this summer, try this creamy lip color with a lush,
velvety texture that delivers long-lasting hydration – providing the coverage
of a lipstick with the nourishing properties of a lip balm. Did we mention it's
made with watermelon and apple extracts? Yum!
LORAC Alter Ego Hydrating Lip Stain ($19) - This sexy and
playful stain coat your lips in highly- pigmented color and hydrates with
nourishing Jojoba Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Shea Butter and Mango Seed
Butter for all day pigment, shine and hydration.
Pacifica Devocean Natural
Lipstick ($10) - A full color, 100% vegan, hydrating natural lipstick that
lasts with intensity, like the deepest love. Creamy hydration, highly
pigmented, and chocked full of anti-aging benefits that nourish and love your
lips.
Serge Lutens Fàrd a Lèvres Lipstick ($75) - The unique
formula features argan oil to preserve moisture and reflect light, giving the
lips a glossy finish while concealing fine lines. Bright colors create a fresh
springtime look. (L to R - N°14 -Notre-Dame du Rose and N°15 360 Volts).
Well, there you have it. Now that you’ve perused our picks, and hopefully you’ve find one that you love, you can take a “lipstick run” to
your favorite cosmetics counter or ULTA or Sephora … you can even find a few of
our suggestions at your local drugstore!
~xo Happy National Lipstick Day!
