I remember the first time I put on M.A.C.'s Ruby Woo. It was at their store at Buenos Aires airport, and I was on my way back home, to another continent. I had $25 with me, for the whole trip back, hand to god. In my shy Spanish, I asked if they had Ruby Woo (it was near impossible to get to it back home). I just wanted to try on this most-buzzed-about red lipstick, to see what the big deal is. The moment I looked at myself with that shade and texture, and even though the washed-out orange, sporty top I was wearing did not, by any means, do Ruby Woo a favor, I was taken aback instantly and remained hypnotized; "do I really look like this? OMG, look at me with this...and the only color I have on my face are my dark under-eye circles. And I still look like this?" I think the lipstick cost about $23, and I gave my last bucks right there, on the spot. Happily. Because, at that moment, I knew that there was nothing I'd want or need more en route to home. That is what we want from lipstick.
To see that immediate, dramatic, and utterly flattering difference brought on by just one product. Lipstick is a proverbial weapon for a reason, we come to realize.
We may reach for a go-with-all-outfits, dependable shade on most rushed days, but it would be a shame not to experience our own self in this, almost awakening, way. And speaking of exploring the self and lipsticks, it's not all about the color. In order to really get a clear picture of what suits your cold or warm undertones, your specific lip shape, hair color at the time, and bone structure, you would need to try multiple options, because often it's the texture of the lipstick that can make us go either ew or wow. To help you navigate all the choice options, we rounded up lipsticks that will provide you with excellent performance in your lip color adventures; because sometimes the shade seems right, but that sheen is making you look bad; perhaps a different finish will make all the difference, and perhaps you will discover that your face adores cool, offbeat lilac tones. Whichever lipstick you opt for here, this National Lipstick Day gift yourself the adventure of a new lip style — even if it's just for 1 day.
This eco-friendly lipstick comes in richly pigmented, vibrant colors and ultra-creamy texture in one swipe. They are enriched with vitamins C and E, chamomile, and jojoba for hydrating benefits, are clean and vegan, delivering guilt-free beauty with every application.
This orange-red lipstick is infused with blurring and smoothing effects and hyaluronic acid, to visibly smooth, blur, mattify, and hydrate in just one swipe. You can wear it blurred or bold, and it lasts all day.
If you don't think it suits you, you may just not have found a great fit — yet.This vibrant fuchsia shade is created with a unique blue and yellow base that will convert even non-pink lovers. Indulge in the perfect blend of bold and beautiful, a pink that's flattering for everyone.
Designed to complement any look and suit every skin tone, with a comfortable, soft matte finish, these shades offer up to 10 hours of wear with a velvety formula that effortlessly glides onto lips, while the infusion of hyaluronic acid ensures lips stay hydrated for a fuller appearance.
