Anastasia Beverly Hills

Vampy Lips

Nothing screams “bad ass” like a vampy lip!  In order to achieve this look, there are a number of important steps you will want to take.  So join me in deconstructing this look.

  1. Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!  Your lips are the main focus and should receive all the love and attention.  Fresh sugar lip polish ($24) is my go-to exfoliator treatment, but you could use a handy clean toothbrush to gently scrub any flakey skin.
  2. If you have some peach fuzz on your upper lip, you’re going to want to remove it.  Since vampy lips accentuate that area of your face, you want a very clean canvas.  The Sally Hansen Creme Hair Remover Duo Kit ($5.99) has been a favorite of mine for years.  I’v never experienced any discoloration or skin irritation with this particular product.  However, if it is your first time using a kit like this one, make sure to test on a small area of your face first.
  3. Keep your face makeup light and even.  Use your favorite foundation followed by concealer (like the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer) on any areas that are red.  I make sure to apply concealer around my nose and lips, again to negate any redness or uneven tone.
  4. Lip liner is required.  Lining your lips will guarantee that your lipstick will not bleed or featherout onto the fine lines around your lips.  Once again, you can use concealer around the lips for a truly streamlined look.
  5. Pick your favorite shade and apply.  Choose a color you feel most comfortable with and rock it with confidence!  For this particular look, I used MAC lip pencil ($16.50) in Vino and Anastasia Beverly Hills Lustrous Lip Gloss ($40 for set of eight lip glosses) in the shade Black Cherry.

 

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  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Lustrous Lipgloss in Black Cherry

    Anastasia Beverly Hills Lustrous Lipgloss in Black Cherry

I received the Anastasia Beverly Hills Lustrous Lip Gloss Set ($40) as a birthday gift. I typically wear neutral lip gloss, so I was a bit weary about using this lipgloss set.  In my past experience, I found that glosses tend to fade quickly and leave my lips feeling sticky.  But, I refuse to let my bias ruin the opportunity to test these out.  The Anastasia Beverly Hills Lustrous Lip Gloss Set contains eight dynamic, rich colors that are highly pigmented.  They include (as per described on the Anastasia Beverly Hills website):  

  1. Gilded: A metallic Champagne gold.
  2. Sunset Strip: A fiery gold-flecked pink.
  3. Dainty: An opaque retro pink.
  4. Metallic Rose: A shimmery classic mauve.
  5. Weekend Barbie: A vivid bright pink.
  6. Date Night: A romantic ruby red.
  7. Socialite: A sophisticated scarlet red.
  8. Black Cherry: A moody plum purple.

I tried Black Cherry and was pleasantly surprised to see that the color had survived for about 4 hours. The gloss felt smooth on the lips and did not feel tacky.  Overall, I would give this product 5 out of 5 stars for color payout, longevity (for a gloss), ease of use, and price point.  So whether your looking for a gift for yourself or others, I would highly recommend the Anastasia Beverly Hills Lustrous Lip Gloss set without hesitation.   

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Matte lips have been trending hard for the past few months.  Almost all major brands have come out with a variation of this look, especially in the form of liquid lipstick.  One major advantage to rocking a matte liquid lip is the staying power.  I can wear my favorite shade, Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in “Baci” ($24), for at least five hours without retouching!  The color stays rich and vibrant with only one application.  However, buyer beware.  Your lips may feel like the Sahara desert by the end of the day.  Furthermore, you may find removal a task in futility.  So while I covet a great liquid lipstick, be sure to follow these tips before you take the plunge.

Before Application

  1.  Exfoliate your lips for a more even application.  I love using Fresh Sugar Lip Polish ($24).  
  2. When possible, apply lip balm an hour before applying the liquid lipstick.  This ensures some lip moisture and will provide an ideal lip canvas.
  3. Apply your favorite shade of liquid lipstick!  Note:  Lip liner is optional, however I find it beneficial to use it when wearing darker or more vibrant shades.  

Removal

Option #1 – Vaseline

Just add some Vaseline to a dry paper towel and gently wipe away lip color.  You may need to repeat this process depending on the color lipstick you are removing.

Option #2 – Sephora Collection Ultimate Oil-in-Gel Lipstick Remover

 

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