The DeLush Awards: Lips

Thanks to everyone who voted in this year's DeLush Readers' Choice awards. We've been showing you our picks as well as the winners of the reader's choice each day this week, and tomorrow we'll be doing our grand finale: Face (Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush).








LIPSTICK


Melissa's Pick: Clinique Long-Last Soft Shine Lipstick


I probably have about 6 of these in different shades, simply because every time I hit the Clinique counter, I remember just how much I love the moist, soft, pretty formula of this lipstick. It comes in many beautiful colors that are flattering on almost anyone, and stays true for hours. My personal favorite? Creamy Nude.


Retail Price: $14.00 (clinique.com and sephora.com, as well as department stores)




Jen's Pick: Vincent Longo Lipstain


It's hard to imagine a better lipstick. The Nude color is perfect with everything I wear, the texture is smooth and silky without being thick, and it lasts for hours. It's terrific alone or under lip gloss.


Retail Price: $23.00 (sephora)





DeLush Readers' Choice: MAC Lipstick


Retail Price: $14.00 (at maccosmetics.com and some department stores)





LIP GLOSS


Melissa's Pick: MAC Tinted Lipglass


Can I help it if I'm addicted to this stuff? Yes, it is a heavier lip gloss, but once you wear it you'll see just how gorgeous it looks all day. The shine can't be beat, and the amazing vanilla-sweet scent makes putting on your gloss even more fun. And just TRY not finding the perfect shade from this selection.


Retail Price: $14.00 (at maccosmetics.com and some department stores)




Jen's Pick:Urban Decay XXX Shine Gloss


The super shine in this lip gloss lasts and lasts and makes your lips look fuller and ultra-sexy. Try "Carney" for a nude color that looks great on top of lipstick or alone.


Retail Price:$15.00 (UrbanDecay.com or Sephora)





The DeLush Readers' Choice Award: Tie between MAC Lipglass and Bibo Lip Gloss


Retail Prices: Mac Lipglass - $14.00 (at maccosmetics.com and some department stores; Bibo Lip Gloss (go to bibocosmetics.com for pricing and salon locations)





LIP BALM


Melissa's Pick: C.O. Bigelow Lip Formula SPF 15 with Sweet Almond Oil


If I could give one lip balm to all of my DeLush friends (and trust me, choosing one is VERY hard for a balm-addict like myself), it would most definitely be this one. This unassuming tube contains the sweetest, most comforting balm I've ever used. Not only does it make your lips feel fabulous, it has a gorgeous shine that will make your no-lipstick days look glam.


Retail Price: $7.50 (at bathandbodyworks.com and in stores)




Jen's Pick:Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturizer


I love this lip moisturizer so much that I carry it with me everywhere I go. I wear it to bed, but it also works great on top of lipstick to keep my lips soft and seal in the color.


Retail Price:$12.00 (Malin + Goetz, Barney's, and Sephora)





The DeLush Readers' Choice Award: Burt's Bees Lip Balm


Retail Price: $2.50 (at burtsbees.com for locations.





LIP LINER


vsliner.jpgMelissa's Pick: Victoria's Secret Beauty Glamour Defined Swivel-Up Lipliner in Cocktail


Alright, alright, I haven't reviewed this liner this year, but that's really because I could never find the image or info online for you. But if I'm going to give you my true favorite, I just HAVE to list this one. So, I buckled down and took the picture myself! This liner in this color is as close as I've come to my own lips (which aren't very pigmented), but it has never dried out my lips even though I've used it for almost a year under every single lipstick and lip gloss. It stays really well, and once again, the automatic pencil makes it even better!


Retail Price: $11.00 (available in Victoria's Secret stores that sell Victoria's Secret Beauty)




Jen's Pick:Clinique Quickliner for Lips


This has been my lip pencil of choice for years because of its long-lasting wear and creamy texture. It looks great with a simple gloss on top, but also serves its purpose well as a lip liner. And I love that I never have to sharpen it!


Retail Price:$13.50 (most department stores)





The DeLush Readers' Choice Award: Tie between Bibo Lip Pencil and MAC Lip Pencil (in Spice)


Retail Prices: Bibo Lip Pencil (go to bibocosmetics.com for pricing and salon locations); MAC Lip Pencil - $12.00 (maccosmetics.com and some department stores)


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