Lips have never been more important. Lipstick and lip care is making a comeback. We are finally seeing more face and bigger smiles as we slowly move towards normal after our masked year. We’ve pulled together a few recommendations to help you kiss the pandemic goodbye.
AMAZON MOST WISHED FOR:
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Slim Lip Pencil, Long-Lasting Creamy Lip Liner - Beige, $4
www.amazon.com/NYX-Liner-Pencil-Color-Beige
With 14,070 reviews to consider, you can bet this budget-but-not-basic is a worthy beauty workhorse.
CLEAN BEAUTY:
Westman Atelier, Lip Suede: Les Rouges, $85
westman-atelier.com/collections/all/products/squeaky-clean-liquid-lip-balm
A luxury palette packed with a densely pigmented ombré of suede look red hues for a bright look and bold lip comeback.
NEW AT NORDSTROM:
Gucci, Rouge de Beauté Brillant Glow & Care Lipstick, $42
www.nordstrom.com/s/gucci-rouge-a-levres-voile-sheer-lipstick
Don’t let the gorgeous packaging and delightful in-store display distract you too much as you try choose just one splurge worthy shade. They’re all “gucci.”
TARGET BESTSELLER
Sun Bum, Lip Balm - SPF 30, $3.99
www.target.com/p/sun-bum-lip-balm-spf-30
Sun’s out, bums...I mean, balm’s out. Protect your pout with this best-selling formula.
SEPHORA LIMITED EDITION:
Sephora Favorites, Give Me Some Lip Balm Set, $21 (sale)
www.sephora.com/product/sephora-favorites-give-me-some-balm-set
Shake up your lip routine with a selection of new treatments including two full-size products from Pat McGrath Labs and Sephora Collection.
CELEBRITY BRAND:
Fenty Beauty, Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Lumizer, $19
www.fentybeauty.com/products/gloss-bomb-universal-lip-luminizer-fenty-glow
The name is a mouthful, but this Fenty Face fan favorite is worth it. Because RiRi can do no wrong-wrong.
READER PICK:
Laneige, Lip Sleeping Mask, $22
us.laneige.com/products/lip-sleeping-mask
An overnight sensation—get it? Get the beloved original Berry or new Peach Iced Tea shade to keep on your nightstand.
FLAVOR FAVE:
Strawberry Lip Smacker, $2.99
www.lipsmacker.com/strawberry-2.html
This O.G. icon is still rolling around at the bottom of our handbags. Shiny, tasty and available in a dazzling array of flavors.
