Perfumers rhapsodize about the smell of lipstick—and I do love love love Lipstick Rose, the perfume from Frederic Malle. My very favorite actual-lipstick scent is actually a tie: L’Oreal and Guerlain. Am I right or am I right?
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Question: What's the all-time best-smelling lipstick?
Perfumers rhapsodize about the smell of lipstick—and I do love love love Lipstick Rose, the perfume from Frederic Malle. My very favorite actual-lipstick scent is actually a tie: L’Oreal and Guerlain. Am I right or am I right?FROM: The Beauty Department
Lipstick Naming Contest!
Like Jackson Pollack, professional namers-of-cosmetics have to contend with a great deal of “I could do that!” attitude from the outside world. If you yourself hold such attitudes, Lancome and Chris Benz are giving you the chance to show your stuff: there’s a contest to name a new lipstick shade inspired by the designer’s Spring 2010 collection. The winner gets five of said lipsticks, plus a $500 Lancome gift certificate. To enter post suggestions on Chris’ Facebook fan page. Deadline: Sunday, July 12th, at 5 p.m. EST.
Extra credit non-beauty question: How do we feel about fan pages in general? I myself resent when I am urged to join one—I feel like the very definition of “fan” means you shouldn’t need encouragement to sign up. But perhaps I’m splitting hairs? Please weigh in!
-Jean Godfrey-June, Beauty Director
Extra credit non-beauty question: How do we feel about fan pages in general? I myself resent when I am urged to join one—I feel like the very definition of “fan” means you shouldn’t need encouragement to sign up. But perhaps I’m splitting hairs? Please weigh in!
-Jean Godfrey-June, Beauty Director
FROM: The Beauty Department
Ultimate Summer Stain
Right now,
I just don't want much color on my lips. The new lip stains from CoverGirl
are perfect: Not sticky or glossy, and
what I love almost as much as the foolproof, perfectly-matte lipstick
effect is the magic-marker pen it comes in. (Since it sits right next to my keyboard, it's doubled as an actual pen on
more than one occasion.)--Simone Kitchens, beauty assistant
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SLAP I MUST HAVE
I learned the word snog (British slang for French kiss, an awfully 
good onomatopoeia) at college in Scotland. Other favorite expressions: faff about (translation: get nothing done), natter (talk about unimportant things), kip (nap), "take the sun" (sunbathe, all but impossible in Scotland), slap (makeup), and chuffed (utterly thrilled). So though I do not need another product in my handbag, I am compelled to add Snog Balm. Not just for the name: The texture is super-moisturizing yet slightly glossy -- not matte like a lot of lip balms --and one application truly lasts for hours. Plus, the adorable mini-tube takes up less room than a AA battery. It comes in four flavors: I love the Cheeky Mint.--Jennifer Scruby, contributing editor, Miami
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ASK A BEAUTY EDITOR: fuchsia lip gloss
Q: I like fuchsia glosses and lipsticks; however, every time I put it on it never
looks right with my skin tone. Can you recommend a fuchsia gloss/lipstick that works well with a warm tone? I am also very pale, you may need to take that into consideration.
A: I, too, like fuchsia gloss. As it’s been documented, I can’t wear red, so I veer toward balms with a hint of pink or berry.
With such a bold color like fuchsia, start sheer: This lip butter from Korres is amazing. Cat’s favorite is this bright pink lip balm from Tarte, which gets deeper as you layer it on. If you want a true deep fuchsia, try the Nars lip pencil in Funny Face, which goes on matte but has a lipstick effect. (Cristina's been obsessed ever since she picked up this tip from our July My Maintenance subject, Erin McKenna!)--Simone Kitchens, beauty assistant
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NOT MY DEMOGRAPHIC
...But I LOVE love love Glory for Girls grapefruit-scented lip balm. It feels 
amazing, smells amazing, really works and lasts a long time, plus it has no parabens, phthalates, propleyne glycol or anything else nasty, for that matter!
—Jean Godfrey-June, beauty director
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OUR TWILIGHT OBSESSION CONTINUES: EDWARD CULLEN'S GIRLY LIPSTICK REVEALED!
Readers of this blog know about my love of all things vampire; obviously, I became a diehard Twihard about two seconds after the movie came out. I was thrilled to discover Beauty 411’s
breakdown of the actual products that makeup artist Jeanne Van Phue used on set. Obviously, I’m going to focus on Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart because--as all Twihards agree--they belong together! Even
in blog posts! I will not, however, be discussing that Nikki Reed. (Confused? Read the archived Twilight coverage on the super-insider-y-awesome website Lainey Gossip).
So. Both Robert and Kristen were slathered in Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55--presumably to keep them ultra-pale--and caked with Mac Blot Powder/Pressed in Light (once again, pale).
It rained nearly every day, which was challenging. Then Van Phue discovered that SK-II AirTouch Makeup and Smashbox Limitless Lash Waterproof Mascara in Black were streakproof, and added them into the mix.
Both wore Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick: Kristen’s shade was Good to Go; Robert’s was--wait for it--Ms. Behavin.
Kristen wore brown contacts so her eyes would match their description in the book, while Rob
ert wore both golden and black contacts to be consistent with the “Are you wearing contacts?” scene.
There you have it: the hottest vampires ever and how they got that way. I’ve seen Twilight at least eight times--you?
-Cat Marnell, associate beauty editor
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PALE NUDE LIPS: BETTER LEFT TO THE MODELS?
This is a look I've always loved on the runway. 
I’m talking about super pale, nude lips that are about the same, or even slightly lighter than your actual skin tone. I think a pale lip can actually make you look tanner, as opposed to totally washing you out. Since it looks best matte, I use this lip pencil (I know) as lipstick. It looks especially great with tons of dark eye makeup and a bit of tinted moisturizer. —Simone Kitchens, beauty assistant
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Favorite Item For ...
*THIS HIDEOUS WEATHER
*THESE TRYING ECONOMIC TIMES
*GENERAL BEAUTIFICATION
My love of Burt's Bees is well documented. There is probably—somewhere in the canon—a lengthy rave of the tinted replenishing lip balm with pomegranate oil. But I cannot find it. And I must repeat my enthusiasm anew: your-lips-but-better tint! Smells fantastic but doesn't overwhelm! Feels incredibly luxe and moisturizing; leaves the perfect bit-of-shine no-shimmer not-too-much-color-but-a-little. And cheap! And no questionable ingredients to consume!!!!
—Jean Godfrey-June, beauty director
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Serious Question
If I got lip injections, would you judge me?
Discuss.
—Cat Marnell, associate beauty editor
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