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Top 5 Lipsticks for People Who Hate Lipstick Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
I feel the same way about wearing lipstick as I do about wearing heels: a must for special occasions, but not something I feel like dealing with on an average day. But since I look better with at least a little color on my lips, I’ve made it my mission to hunt down the best not-quite-lipsticks that I’m happy to pair with my jeans and boots uniform. These semi-sheer, hydrating shades won’t dry out lips like fully pigmented lipstick can, and since they’re not as bold as, say, a scarlet red, you have some wiggle room when it comes to application (go ahead, skip the mirror) and touchups (read: no rush to reapply after eating a sandwich). Here are the five tubes that I swear by.
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Best for When You’re Feeling Fancy Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
This buildable lip color has a glossy finish that lets you swipe on as much pigment as you need: a sheer coat for a natural look, or a more saturated application for when you’re feeling glamorous (or just in need of a makeup wake-up). The Oh L’Amour shade is the perfect low-key bright red (sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s not) to complement a cat eye without looking overly made up. And its sleek black tube looks chic in a clutch.Surratt Lipslique, $34 -
Best Universal Shade Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
It’s true: this sheer berry balm does look good on everyone. How come? Its sheer, semi-shiny tint lets your natural lip color show through, which means it flatters your complexion no matter your skin tone. -
Best for the Beach Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Fresh’s famously addictive balms all have SPF 15, and I’ve yet to try a shade that wouldn’t look spot-on with a bikini. The pale pinks (Rosé, Petal) are like bare lips, but prettier, while the more pigmented options (Passion, Coral, or the new Tulip) give lips a just-sucked-on-a-popsicle hue. Plus, real sugar — a natural humectant — and black currant oil quench sun-parched skin.Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15, $22.50 -
Best Drugstore Find Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
These chunky crayons are easy to apply and their mint-flavored, nourishing formula is easy to love. But the best thing about these buttery tinted balms is the color selection, which ranges from trendy orchid petal hues to party-worthy hot pinks and flattering nudes. The high-shine Lacquer finish is my favorite, but these also come is more pigmented Matte and long-lasting Stain formulas. -
Most Delicious Wendy Rodewald-Sulz
Okay, so while you wouldn’t want to snack on a lip balm, the truth is you essentially end up eating any product on your pout. You might not mind knowing that fact if you’re wearing this tinted beauty balm: Not only does it have a deliciously fruity scent, it’s made with natural, food-grade ingredients boosted with resveratrol, the powerful antioxidant found in red wine.
