Gloss, shimmer … elixir? Whatever happened to good old lipstick? Q lent our lips, hoping for a smooch with Orlando Bloom or Brad Pitt, but alas, this is Qurious Consumer, not Qurious Kisser. We compared these lip goodies (including one lipstick) in search of the best way to pucker up.
1. ROSEMARY SHUGAR
Lipstick
We love “CeCi,” the classic maroon color. Great everyday lipstick from the Winnetka-based makeup company.
$14 at rosemaryshugar.com
(THREE KISSES)
2. IRIE STAR
“Smooth Citrus” organic lip elixir, part of the Blissoma line
The orangey smell comes on strong, but fades nicely on our moistened lips.
$4.75 at iriestar.com.
(TWO KISSES)
3. GIORGIO ARMANI
Lip shimmer “No. 27”
Good brush thickness–so we could paint on the pink
$26 at Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave.; Nordstrom, 520 N. Michigan Ave.; and giorgioarmani.com.
(TWO KISSES)
4. NARS COSMETICS
“Moon Fleet” lip gloss
The gold glittery gloss was too sparkly for the office, but perfect for a night out on the town.
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$23 at narscosmetics.com in late September. Starting in October, it will be available at Barneys New York, 25 E. Oak St.
(TWO AND A HALF KISSES)
5. BENEFIT COSMETICS
“Pocketpal benetint + gloss”
Wow. Two for the price of one. Fun combo captures the excitement of putting on makeup–it made us feel 16 again!
$18 (0.13 ounces for tint; 0.12 ounces for gloss) at Benefit, 852 W. Armitage Ave., and benefitcosmetics.com.
(THREE KISSES)