The Lipstick Effect is the theory that when facing an economic crisis, consumers will be more willing to buy less costly luxury goods. For example, instead of buying expensive fur coats, shoes or clothes, people will buy luxury cosmetics, such as lipstick to brighten their mood. The underlying assumption is that consumers will buy luxury goods even if there is a crisis… just not higher ticket items. And let’s be honest… new lipstick = good vibes! Am I right? In the spirit of The Lipstick Effect, I’ve put together a list of Must Have Lipsticks, some fun and some classics. I think we all deserve a new lipstick just for putting up with this crazy year called 2020! So go ahead and treat yourself! Here are the Top Five Lipsticks that every woman should Own.
💡 TIP: The key to pulling off a Matte Lipstick on mature lips is preparation! Lightly exfoliate your lips morning and night with your toothbrush. Wet the toothbrush and rub around your lips in circles. Then apply lip balm for hydration prior to applying lipstick. I love (Blistex Spf15 Deep Renewal Anti-aging Treatment).
1. MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
Lipstick is the iconic product that made M·A·C famous and Ruby Woo is the name on everyone’s lips! This Award Winning Red is a global favorite with four Ruby Woos sold every minute around the world! Ruby Woo is a matte vivid blue-red that is universally flattering on all skin tones and all ages! MAC Retro Matte Lipstick is long wearing and doesn’t feather or fade.
FUN FACT:Ruby Woo is the top selling Lipstick in the United States!
2. Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Naked
Urban Decay’s Vice Lipsticks come loaded with Aloe vera, jojoba, avocado & babassu oils to nourish the lips and Illipe butter to add moisture. The shade “Naked” is a medium rosy-pink with a glossy sheen that looks good on all skin tones and is the perfect everyday nude lipstick!
“If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack!” ~ Coco Chanel
3. NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Schiap
NARS Schiap is a hot pink lipstick with cool undertones. If Ruby Woo is the red on everyone’s lips, NARS Schiap is the little black dress of pinks! This semi-matte, velvety lipstick is named after fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, who was famously known for wearing a bright pink lip. Schiap has a blue undertone, so it makes your teeth look super white.
“Lipstick is happiness in a tube!“ ~ Charlotte Tilbury
4. Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Bitch Perfect
I’d buy this just for the name alone. Who doesn’t want to start the day wearing Bitch Perfect?😂 But that isn’t all this peach toned lipstick has going for it. Made with a special blend of waxes, this lipstick glides over the contours of your lips, with no bleeding outside the lip line. Light-diffusing pigments capture light on your lips and reflect it back out, giving your lips a multi-dimensional finish. I’d expect nothing less from the reigning Queen of Lipsticks!
FUN FACT:1 K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick is sold EVERY 2 MINUTES!
5. Best Clean Beauty Option – Kosas Weightless Lip Color in Rosewater
With Jojoba Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil and Mango Seed Butter, Kosas Weightless Lip Color is a game-changing, clean lipstick formula that melts comfortably into the lips and lasts throughout the day. Rosewater is a sheer, cooler tone on the pinker side of nude. Rosewater looks good on all skin tones and gives you the secret to a healthy glow. This lipstick glides on so easy you don’t even need a mirror!
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Totally agree on Ruby Woo! Ever since I got it I haven’t used another red. It’s just too good nothing can reach it. I used to have Naked by UD in the previous range (like the different tube they had ages ago) and I loved but I don’t like this new range, that shade was perfect though and I don’t love this version as much
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I always wear lipstick, a bright one. Just love it! Thanks! Hope to see you on my Fancy Friday link up party.
Thank you Nancy!🙏 I will check out your Fancy Friday link up party but I’m afraid I may have missed it!😩
Great selection. I always have a lipstick on, even under the mask;) Great tip on exfoliating the lips too. That’s something I don’t even think about.
Yes! I wear it under the mask too! Thank you for stopping by & reading!💋❤️
Totally agree on Ruby Woo! Ever since I got it I haven’t used another red. It’s just too good nothing can reach it. I used to have Naked by UD in the previous range (like the different tube they had ages ago) and I loved but I don’t like this new range, that shade was perfect though and I don’t love this version as much