DIOR Addict Extreme Lip Color

Revamped in new sleek packaging, these twelve shades are super-hydrating. The DIOR Addict Extreme Lip Color formula is somewhat sheer -- vibrant pigments in a wash of color that melt onto your lips.   Dazzling shine and intense color -- infused with more color and more moisture, it's like having a runway in your purse.  In 12 brilliant shades from the most daring pinks to nude beiges/$30.  Let BSB know if you try one.

The Perfect Shade of Pink

Spring trends call for color. Pinks, oranges, reds, and berries for lips....I'm game to try them all. Product shopping with my client proved she's a bit more focused: set on the perfect pink. The list of "must have's" include a non-drying formula that won't have to be reapplied every hour. We tried pinks in variable tones, textures, finishes and shades.

Top brands included MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Intense/Satin Fuchsia. A creamy long-lasting pigment that deposits color in one stroke. And it's only $19! Next we tried the Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Unlimited at MAC COSMETICS, a muted dusty pink/$16. She wore this shade for awhile around the mall. At the GIORGIO ARMANI counter, she played with Armanisilk in Fuchsia #3/$27. This one wasn't quite right. The last stop was LANCOME...La Laque Fever Lipshine/$26.50 (pictured left) was the color of choice. This highly pearled, multi-dimensional lip shine boasts of an 8-hour wear but it was far too glittery. Glitter was everywhere when it was removed. But the color does last...it left behind a pretty pink stain.

After debating about the best color and texture, she chose the MAC Unlimited available at www.maccosmetics.com. Ms. Jones wants to keep the focus on her pretty pout. The look tomorrow will include her new lip topped with a sheer ESTEE LAUDER gloss, a soft shadow and loads of L'OREAL VOLUMINOUS Carbon Black Mascara!

New at L'Oreal: Le Rouge Lip Color

Most of our best assets are all covered up with our winter wardrobe (hat, scarf, coat, boots). That's why I think lipstick is BIG this season since your mouth is in full focus. GLAMOUR agrees.

My new find is the L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge collection. Creamy full color in thirty shades. You can sneak a peek since the case is clear at the top. Or go to www.LorealParisUSA.com and check the Infallible Never Fail Makeup Collection tab. All are long-wearing (ten hour claim) and non-drying with a semi-matte finish. Each application initially feels like regular lipstick but after a few minutes, the color kind of seals down. No need for a topcoat because it has a bit of shine. So your mouth appears supple and soft without the color beading. Embossed with the L'Oreal logo for a luxury brand appearance but at a corner drugstore price. Approximately $9 at Walgreens. Perfect for brides and for the gal who doesn't want to fuss with reapplying lipstick throughout the day.

PROS:
Color did not bead when I pressed my lips together.
No fragrance or flavor at all! (Color Riche is too perfumey for me.)
Liked the semi-matte texture when I blotted some of the shine.

CONS:
Color fades after about six hours.
Less product because the lipstick is visibly smaller.

Nonetheless, I will select a few shades for my kit and my cosmetic bag.



(Le Rouge #737/Persistent Plum in both pictures.)

Pucker Up with FSL Cosmetics

You know I love to switch it up between a totally nude mouth or full bold color. I came across a brand that gives me both options with other pretty choices too. And as you can see from previous posts (balm squad and winter skin), I am always looking for an easy solution for chapped lips.

Feel Good. Smell Good. Look Good.

That's the mantra at FSL COSMETICS, a new line of eco-friendly lipsticks and glosses (recyclable containers). Both are infused with fruit extracts, vitamins and essential oils to ward off harsh elements. Kimberly Riley, head chemist and CEO of the brand, wants women to "use nature as an aid that fosters and enhances a women's beauty worldwide."

The products are 100% free of irritating agents like parabens, phthalates, sulfates, gluten and talc! She boasts that neither lip balm nor Vaseline are needed with her products. Rich in avocado oil, acai extract (long lasting hydration) and a soft sweet scent, you are guaranteed to repeat the mantra yourself! Feel Good. Smell Good. Look Good.

Click on the name to preview my FSL Picks: Purple Luv (deepest lip color) and a vampy red gloss, Seduction (pictured)/$18.50. Look for a complete color cosmetics line and FSL PLATINUM -- a men's skin care line next. If you're attending the Shecky's Holiday Night Out Event this Friday, introduce yourself! FSL Cosmetics will be there. Products available online at www.FSLCosmetics.com. Let us know what you buy!

(pix from jonesmag.com)

Long Lasting (Get Noticed) Lipstick

Lots of upcoming cocktail parties, soirees and celebrations in the next few weeks. Perfecting your look is key. Make a statement with a gor-gi-us mouth...bold color is the easiest way to stand out.

Since red hot lips are so right now, one to try is LANCOME L'Absolu Rouge Lipcolor in Absolute Rouge -- claims to be universally flattering. Full color with a hint of shine yet doesn't feel dry at all. Also protects with SPF 12. (Won ALLURE's Best of Beauty Award two years in a row!) Looking for something deeper to double as a stain? Try Berry Noir. $29 at http://www.nordstrom.com/.

If you prefer a matte finish, head to your local drugstore for REVLON Matte Lipstick in In The Red. The texture is creamy smooth and comfortable. Full color impact without drying or caking. Take your pick from 13 shades in total/$13.

NARS Pure Matte Lipsticks are ultra-matte! But they actually hydrate lips with a creamy formula blended with Mango Butter. Promises stay-true color (read: long wearing), glides on without dragging or resistance and is available in six shades. I like Volga and Terre De Feu/$25 at Nordstrom.

You should/can/will indulge in saturated color with this classic cosmetic!

(pix from allure.com & narscosmetics.com)

DIOR Rouge for Color Explosion

Playing it safe with sheer lip color is so last season. Amp things up this fall with bold colors. Enter DIOR Rouge Dior Lip Color.

Luxurious signature DIOR packaging houses moisturizing, long wearing lipstick in 32 shades. The creamy formula is packed with pigment to ensure color stays in place. Eye-catching colors can stand alone...so keep other makeup minimal. Shop Sephora or department stores/$30.

Shown left to right: Mysterious Mauve, Rouge Blossom, Rouge Favori and Ara Red.