Best drugstore beauty finds: lip color
CoverGirl Outlast Lipstains, $8.99
Fantastic. The stain soaks in, and it doesn’t bleed. The pen is easier to use than applying stain with a brush. It’s nice to use when swimming, because it doesn’t come off, or as a base for lip gloss so it stays on longer. Most important, make sure your lips are in good condition to avoid flaking. Smother them in lip balm or exfoliate with a toothbrush. You can leave the stain matte or sweep some gloss over it. (M.M.)
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LOréal Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lip Gloss, $8.49
Stays on forever and has some color to it. It’s easy to apply because the tip, which is between pointy and round, fits the actual shape of the lip. No. 450 Peaches and Cream is a beautiful summer peach. And I love the taste. (M.M.)
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Cover Girl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers, $5.99
A slick formula that’s much more sheer than the Color Juice glosses. These feel silky and have more shimmer. The taste is strong, so if you don’t like fruity flavors, Wetslicks won’t work for you. (M.M.)
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LOréal Colour Riche Lipsticks, $8.49
Creamy, easy-to-wear lipsticks. The color range is beautiful — I love the British Red, and Toasted Almond is a good neutral for a variety of skin tones. (C.B.)
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L’Oréal Colour Riche lip liner in Timeless Coral, $8.49
Very creamy, so there’s no hard line. It doesn’t feather or move around, and there’s a built-in sharpener in the end. (C.B.)
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