Flowers make me sad. Well, they may me happy for a day or two, and then they make me sad. The water starts to stink (no matter how often you change it), the petals droop and fall, and you hold onto your formerly-beautiful arrangement for a few days too long -- just because you can't bare to toss it. Flowers are fleeting -- that's a reality. And roses are the worst offenders.
Makeup, on the other hand, can last. You can wear your favorite lipstick every day for six months before you need to buy a new one. Any time you're giving a gift to a woman -- mother, sister, coworker, whomever -- keep this in mind. It's guaranteed to make her happy every time she takes it out of her bag -- not just for a few days.
Coincidentally, when giving makeup as a gift, I opt for rose shades -- they look great on everyone, and they're classic. Sure, we've all gone through a hot pink phase at some point, but it's the rosy shades we come back to every season, regardless of the trends.
Whether you're looking for a new blush, lip balm, or eye shadow (rose gold!) for yourself or for a gift, I've got you covered with these rose beauty products. They range from creamy pink to almost crimson, and they'll flatter every skin tone. Most importantly, they'll outlive an actual bouquet by months -- if not years.
The brand By Terry is best known for its cult favorite Baume de Rose -- the most luxurious, rose-infused lip balm on the planet. Now, Rose de Rose is bringing all that floral goodness to a liquid blush. It goes on sheer, but you can layer it for more color -- and it contains botanicals like black and pastel rose extracts (so fancy, right?) that are good for your skin. While it may be pricey, I guarantee it will last longer than $58 worth of flowers.
You may think lip liner is archaic -- and I'm inclined to agree with you. Except� you know those moments when you want your lips to stand out, but you don't want to wear lip color? Well, that's when you need a lip liner. Dab on some balm, and fill in your lips with a rose-colored pencil like this one. The effect is like you're just one of those people with naturally-pigmented lips.
Shimmer Bricks are like the roses of the beauty world: ubiquitous and universally loved. They're the perfect multi-tasking powders that highlight and brighten the skin -- and can be used on both cheeks and eyes. Bobbi Brown's latest shade, Lilac Rose, is beyond pretty. A hint of purple makes it work on every skin tone.
In case you didn't know, you basically eat your lip products -- lipstick, balm, gloss, they all get digested like lunch. Bite Beauty took that into consideration when formulating their lipsticks. They packed them with as much resveratrol (an antioxidant) as five glasses of red wine, and left out things like parabens, sulfates, and petrochemicals.
If you're looking for a classic, wear-everyday lipstick, try the Rose shade -- it's wildly flattering and good enough to eat.
Flowers make me sad. Well, they may me happy for a day or two, and then they make me sad. The water starts to stink (no matter how often you change it), the petals droop and fall, and you hold onto your formerly-beautiful arrangement for a few days too long -- just because you can't bare to toss it. Flowers are fleeting -- that's a reality. And roses are the worst offenders.
Makeup, on the other hand, can last. You can wear your favorite lipstick every day for six months before you need to buy a new one. Any time you're giving a gift to a woman -- mother, sister, coworker, whomever -- keep this in mind. It's guaranteed to make her happy every time she takes it out of her bag -- not just for a few days.
Coincidentally, when giving makeup as a gift, I opt for rose shades -- they look great on everyone, and they're classic. Sure, we've all gone through a hot pink phase at some point, but it's the rosy shades we come back to every season, regardless of the trends.
Whether you're looking for a new blush, lip balm, or eye shadow (rose gold!) for yourself or for a gift, I've got you covered with these rose beauty products. They range from creamy pink to almost crimson, and they'll flatter every skin tone. Most importantly, they'll outlive an actual bouquet by months -- if not years.
