Model Gemmy Quelliz by Maicol Diaz
Call it an obsession, but hot pink lips have been my Spring /Summer go-to for the past few years. The color adds a pop to neutrals but also pairs well with the floral, print and neon trends that are taking over this season.
However, it’s been really hard finding a gloss, stain or lipstick that is both hydrating and highly saturated. I like shine, I want pigment and I don’t want clumps after a couple hours of wear, ugh — why is this so hard?
So I took a recent trip to Sephora (gotta rack up those V.I.B points) and got a little help from one of the associates. I was hoping to find a one-stick-wonder but after a week of the two step routine, I’m comfortable and happy with results.
1) Apply Urban Decay Super-Saturated color stick in Crush
Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Crush
Price: $19
If you prefer matte lips, stop here. The Urban Decay Super-saturated lip pencil has just enough creaminess, a high pigment and a hint of gloss finish. Also important, the pencil has glittery hues but does not leave not sparkle grit–hate that.
The color is long-lasting but doesn’t need to be scrubbed off to remove like a lot of lip stains I’ve tried. If you need a little more shine, I suggest moving to step two.
2) Apply Sephora brand Ultra Shine Lip Gloss 47 Fuchsia Mania
Sephora Collection Gloss in Fuchsia Mania
Price: $12
Just a dab of Sephora’s Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Fuchsia Mania is enough. It’s not sticky but applying too much is very easy. Fuchsia Mania makes Urban Decay’s Crush pop even more.
Feel free to let me know how these picks work out for you!
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