On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm in Lilac

I have an addiction, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I am fully, deeply, madly, passionately in love with Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm in Lilac.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: MAKE Cream Luminous Lip Gloss in Dragon Fruit

As makeup goes, I tend to keep my face pretty free. Once in awhile, I wear eyeshadow or swipe on some lipgloss. But to be honest, I typically stay away from bright pinks since they feel too overwhelming and attention grabbing. Well, I certainly changed my tune the moment I discovered MAKE Cream Luminous Lip Gloss in Dragon Fruit.

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Take a Juicy Bite: Bite Beauty Lush Lip Tint in Watermelon

I'm not really a lipstick girl. I love the idea of it, but just never end up wanting to reapply or find one that works well for my skin tone. Enter Bite Beauty Lush Lip Tint in Watermelon.

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Be the Best: Bonne Bell Lip Smacker Strawberry Original & Best Trio Collection

I may be in my 30s, but I love Bonne Bell Lip Smackers. No matter how many lip balms I try, I always find myself coming back to the ones I enjoyed as a kid. And the Bonne Bell Lip Smacker Strawberry Original & Best Trio Collection may just be the best invention ever.

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Hot On Everyone's Lips: Ricky & Nicki For M.A.C Viva Glam

Her lips are devil red
And her skin's the color of mocha
She will wear you out
Livin' la vida loca
Livin' la vida loca
She's livin' la vida loca
--Ricky Martin, Livin' La Vida Loca

More apropos song lyrics for M.A.C's new Ricky & Nicky for Viva Glam collection would be hard to find, right? The fearless duo have teamed up for Viva Glam's latest lipstick and lip conditioner, with every cent of the selling price supporting the M.A.C Aids Fund.

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Liquid Love: Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss in Pure Chic

Going for the liquid look on your lips? If you want super high shine and oodles of gloss, Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss in Pure Chic is a must have.

Now, I'm normally not one for clear lipglosses. I like COLOR. But, in the case of this clear gloss, I've made an exception and will actually wear it by itself. That's right -- no color on my lips, just a lot of shine.

I love that this lipgloss easily and smoothly glides onto lips with the slightly curved applicator. There's absolutely no stickiness or tackiness, which I must admit surprised me -- I fully expected for my lips to feel terrible after applying, but it actually feels like a moisturizing lip balm! This shouldn't be that surprising, since it's formulated with nourishing Vitamin E and panthenol.

And, whether you choose to wear it over other lipglosses and lipsticks or by itself, you're guaranteed a heck of a lot of shine. My lips have never been glossier!

And here's the best part. It costs less than $2! Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss in Pure Chic retails for $1.99 at ulta.com.

Therapy Session: Urban Decay Lip Love Honey-Infused Lip Therapy in Failbait

I've found the world's greatest orange lipgloss. Seriously, I have! And its name is Urban Decay Lip Love Honey-Infused Lip Therapy in Failbait.

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Customize Your Lip Color with Smashbox O-GLOSS Intuitive Lip Gloss

Being an individual? It's incredibly important to me. So when I came across Smashbox O-GLOSS Intuitive Lip Gloss, a clear gloss which promises to transform your pout into its very own shade of pink, I simply had to try it.

So I slicked on the gloss and watched to see what would happen. Within seconds, my lips had deepened to a gorgeous mauve-rose hue ... definitely different than any other lipgloss I have in my arsenal!

This is due to the gloss's innovative formula -- a combination of Goji Berry-C Complex, ginkgo biloba, pomegranate seed antioxidants, marine botanicals and avocado oil. Not only will your lip color be all your own, but your lips will be so super soft and smooth!

Smashbox O-GLOSS Intuitive Lip Gloss retails for $22 at sephora.com.

Bite Me: BITE Vitamin Gel Trio

Want to wear lipgloss that's actually good for your lips? Well, then, you're in luck -- because the BITE Vitamin Gel Trio is here to help.

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Go for Glaze: Korres Lip Butter Glaze

I've long been a fan of Korres Lip Butter. The tiny tubs contain some of the most moisturizing, delicious lip balms around. So is it any wonder that I've fallen head over heels for Korres Lip Butter Glaze?

This product is pretty ingenious -- it's got the texture of a balm and the finish of a gloss. Plus, it imparts just enough color on your lips to make them appear totally, completely kissable -- never a bad thing!

And, thankfully, Lip Butter Glaze is available in all my favorite Korres flavors:

Jasmine (sheer neutral pink)
Pomegranate (sheer coral)
Quince (sheer rose)
Raspberry (sheer berry) -- my absolute fave!!
Wild Rose (sheer deep red)

And an added bonus? It's free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and phthalates -- so it's incredibly good for you and your lips!

Korres Lip Butter Glaze retails for $14 at sephora.com.

Amazing Lip Concoction from YSL: Golden Gloss in Golden Champagne Layered Over Gloss Volupte in Iced Lychee

Do you ever go shopping in your beauty stash? You know, you've bought a product, loved it, left it in a purse or makeup bag, and promptly forgotten about it ... and then, months later, it reappears? Such was the case this morning when I switched purses and, voila! Rediscovered the amazingness that lies within the duo of YSL's Gloss Volupte in Iced Lychee and Golden Gloss in Golden Champagne.

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My New Miracle Product: M.A.C Clear Lipglass

I've found it. The lip product to end all lip products. Its name? M.A.C Clear Lipglass.

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Lip Service: M.A.C Viva Glam Cyndi Lipglass

The perfect coral-pink-peach hybrid? M.A.C Viva Glam Cyndi Lipglass. I was already a fan of the lipstick, so it only stands to reason that the Lipglass wouldn’t be far behind.

My favorite feature is definitely the color payoff. Only a few swipes with the brush and your lips are drenched in peachy-pink goodness. It also seems less tacky than some of the other M.A.C Lipglasses -- it almost feels like a lipstick instead of a gloss.

But hey, at the end of the day, I’ll take any chance I get to feel like Cyndi Lauper for a day!

M.A.C Viva Glam Cyndi Lipglass retails for $14.50 at maccosmetics.com.

Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm + M.A.C Clear Lipglass = The Perfect Pink Pout

I'm really bad at math ... but I've just come up with a fail-safe equation that even the least math-oriented person can do. Seriously, check this out.

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Most Ingenious Move Ever: Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve in a Tube

Words cannot express how happy I am that Smith's Rosebud Salve now comes in tube form. For the longest time, I was dipping my fingers time and time again into the pot it previously occupied, always wishing I could just slick it on easily from a tube. And now I can!

Seriously, thank the lord for Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve in a Tube. (Unfortunately long name, but I'll deal.) My life is now changed forever.

Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve in a Tube retails for $6 at sephora.com.

All Things Shimmer and Sparkle: Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Star Pink

The perfect shimmery pink? I just found it -- and it's Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Star Pink.

The pale pink gloss imparts the most gorgeous sparkle -- and it's one of the first pastels I've found that actually looks good on its own. Usually I find I have to layer pale pink glosses over deeper colors to really get the shade I'm after -- but with this one, I can just slick it on my pout and head out the door!

While Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Star Pink is no longer available, you can find other colors for $24 each at sephora.com.

Glitzy, Glimmery and Otherwise Glittery: Chanel Glossimer in Imaginaire

I've always been enamored of sparkly lipglosses. But my love affair with Chanel Glossimer in Imaginaire truly knows no bounds.

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Haul of the Day: Chanel, Chanel and More Chanel!

Hold me. My recent trip to Vegas saw my first purchase at Chanel. And, true to form, I stayed away from the bags (though I'm dying for one, $2000 is a bit out of my budget) and went right for the beauty products. Check out what I purchased!

Brilliant Lip Shine in Pop
Le Vernis Nail Colour in Mistral
Le Vernis Nail Colour in Nouvelle Vague
Le Vernis Nail Colour in Riviera

Obsession of the Moment: NARS Lip Gloss in Easy Lover

The lip product heard 'round the world? It has to be NARS Lip Gloss in Easy Lover. Ever since I started layering this bright pink gloss over other glosses and lipsticks in my collection, my pout has been getting noticed. "What's on your lips?" I've heard over and over.

Bottom line -- a couple swipes of this gloss and your pucker will garner attention for hours. Guaranteed.

NARS Lip Gloss in Easy Lover retails for $26 at sephora.com.

My New Lipcolor One-Two Punch: M.A.C Lustre Lipstick in Way to Love and Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Rosy

As many of you know, I am a huge fan of layering my lipcolors. I can never be satisfied with just one lipstick or lipgloss -- I like to create my own shades and consistencies by mixing and matching various shades in my lipcolor wardrobe. And my recent find -- the combination of M.A.C Lustre Lipstick in Way to Love and Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Rosy -- is a real winner.

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