Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Watching my spending has forced me to look for smaller indulgences in life. One of the best, in my opinion, is makeup. Although I'm not the girl to wear makeup every day, I have taken a liking to one particular look: a clean face with red lips.
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In the past few weeks, I have been on the hunt for some reliable red lipsticks and glosses that won't dry my lips out but are not too sticky. My favorites thus far:Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss ($18) in Siren: A sheer, silky cherry red. Great for daily wear and those of you who are scared of a red lip.Nars Lipgloss ($24) in Bloodwork: The brightest, boldest red I have tried. It makes your teeth look very white, and has just the right amount of shine without being too goo-ey. Warning: This color will turn heads!MAC Lipstick ($14) in Chili or Russian Red: These go on with full coverage and provide a fair amount of moisture for your lips. I coated mine with lipglass for a shinier effect, as sometimes MAC Lipsticks can be very matte.MAC SlimShine Lipstick ($14.50) in Urgent!: Blew the competition away by far, my ultimate favorite. You apply it like a sexy lipstick, yet it is smooth, shiny and moisturizing without a gloss on top. Wear one coat during the day, layer it on for bolder color at night.