Girly Pinks: My Favorites

I love to accessorize with pink. It brings out my inner Barbie Girl. I have gathered my six favorite pink lip colors from 'soft and natural' to 'kick you in the face'. If you like this post, LET ME KNOW! Xo

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics makes a large variety of pinks for the lips but this is their best true pretty princess pink. With that thick signature lip tar texture it applies potent and smooth. This is an extremely hydrating matte that doesn't sit in the creases of the lips providing a plump fuller lip look. If applied very thin and set with a translucent powder, I can nearly promise, this lip color will last you all night long.

Though I am no longer a supporter of the Lime Crime company, that does not mean their products are bad. Their Geradium lipstick is extraordinarily hydrating and has a unique pink shade that nearly glows it is so bright. With buildable coverage, this can be a subtle pink or a shocking pink, perfect for the bright sunny weather.

This is the softest and most natural of the pinks today. Yves Saint Laurent makes these beautiful glossy stains in luxurious packaging and my favorite fluffy application brush ever. This particular shade enhances the natural pink of the lips and can be a great product for a soft natural makeup look for those who want a light lip but are not fond of nudes. This is a pricey little product worth every penny.

The exact opposite of the YSL, this matte liquid lipstick is shocking, in your face and perfect for eye grabbing look. Once dried and set on the lips, the product is nearly set like concrete. I unfortunately find the Lime Crime Velvetines very drying on the lips and they do cake a bit during top up reapplications. For a similar sexy matte pink with more hydrating, try Jeffree Star Cosmetics' Prom Night. (A product I sadly do not own)

This pink is my FAVORITE of all the pinks. It is perfect for that Mad Men 1960's sex pot look and also is not that bright or intense. A smooth soft color, Pink Plaid is perfect for daily use and looks good on any skin tone!

Last but not least, Pink Plaid's princess-like sister, Snob. Just slightly lighter and brighter than the shade above, this is a nice product for a nude lip alternative and a subtle kissable pout for a night out!

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I do hope you enjoyed this post! I received great praise for the Classic Reds lip color post so I will be continuing with the lip color series. Up next are purples, nudes, and dark lip colors. 

Classic Red Lips: My Favorites

There is nothing more classic about makeup than red lips. They suit everyone because of the thousands of shades and sheens available. I decided to pick out six of my favorite reds and share them with you. I have a English rose complexion but feel these reds would suit any skin tone.

A cult product from MAC Cosmetics, Ruby Woo is the most matte red lipstick available. You nearly have to drag it across the lips its so matte and solid. This classic red is unmovable once set into the lips. This is what I wore on my wedding day. It is absolutely kissable without transfer. I do not recommend it for dryer lips unless you prep the lips with chap-stick or MAC prep+prime lip primer.

This is definitely a color for the more adventurous type. This nearly neon orange-red is the perfect summer lip with a velvet matte finish that makes the lips pop! Especially recommended on nights out when your tan is intense, this color glows.

This is the perfect product for those with dry lips, especially those who find their lips cake easily with tube lipstick on. A pink-red, this color gives that vintage flare and oddly enough, this product smells really really good.

Not everyone feels they can rock a bright red lipstick so luckily there is this. A sheer classic red to give a soft glamorous look with a satin finish and a lot of lip hydration. This particular red is a bit pink but Chanel makes many shades of red!

Some want to a natural look but some want to be 'in your face' fabulous, like me. Well, this is the stuff. Most shocking pigmentation, most intense velvet matte finish, and most swagger because it was designed by the Almighty Jeffree Star. This product is hard to get your hands on but if you see it in stock, GRAB IT!

Lush Cosmetics are always a surprise to me on their luxurious feel and intense pigmentation (though slightly staining on the lips). 

Each LUSH color is given a name relevant to a trait or emotion you need more of in your life or that you possess already. Any LUSH team member can assist you in picking colors through their color wheel service or use their website and see what colors inspire your mind the most. 

I hope you enjoyed this post, I am currently working on putting together lip color posts for PINKS, NUDES, PURPLES, and DARKS. Xo Taylor

LOTD: Pretty in Pink

Today's subtle look using Illamasqua Aura Palette, Benefit Roller Lash Mascara and OCC Digitalis Lip Tar

Working with my beloved beauty blender I did my foundation, contour and blusher. So far this application sponge is worth its weight in gold. 

Sitting in the DPD depot that unexpectedly closed early on me is my Illamasqua order of their new gel contour sticks. 

Applied with the side of the palm, this intriguing gel gives a sculpted contour with a soft natural finish. 

Prepare for a massive review once it arrives! Co Taylor