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Lipstick UGH!!!

jobiz — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:55:47 GMT

For years I have on the been on the impossible hunt to find a lipstick that is truly my lips but better. They are either too brown, pink or just looks blah on me! Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated! It would be nice to find a drugstore one but I hate that you have to try it at home and return it if it doesn't work!! Help.....

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Katcat1 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:44:22 GMT

Healthy Lips by Laura Mercier is beautiful. It is in the sheer collection. The color is not sheer just the lipstick base (not a heavy lipstick) as far as I am concerned. I love this lipstick as I apply it, blot it, and it looks like my lips but better. She has 25% off right now so check it out.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:18:57 GMT

I know what the OP means, I could open my own lipstick counter, I have so many tubes!

Ladies, remember in the old days when Avon used to make those tiny little tubes of lipstick you could try the colors. Haven't thought about that in years.

If manufacturers wanted to they could make tiny little pods you use with your finger to put one or two applications to see if you like it. But they would rather have you buy the tube and not use it!

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Jacie — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:32:54 GMT

I would go check out some of the Cosmetic counters at a department store, Ulta or Sephora. I would suggest Bobbie Brown to start, I think she has many "lippy" colors to match.

AdmittedlyI am not a huge fan of some of those pushy "make-up" ladies, but at least, you would be able to see a bunch of colors and formulas in one stop!

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Harpa — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:05:48 GMT

By any chance do you have neutral skin tones? Because that sometimes poses a lipstick quandry. Are you looking for shades that wake up your look, but not be too garish?

If you have neutral skin tones, look at the coral shades, but I would suggest you apply with a brush. The brush helps you smooth on a touch of color, rather than having concentrated, harsher or bolder-looking color.

It sounds like you are staying away from reds.

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jobiz — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:22:38 GMT

I appreciate all your suggestions. I have been to the Bobbie Brown and Laura Mercier counters. Always happens.... Love it under the store lights.... Get it home and I hate it. Love your suggestions though!

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Sweet_Serenity — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:54:21 GMT

Pain is real!! Found mine!! BE TSV Gen Nude JUJU 💋

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Snowpuppy — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 23:09:41 GMT

I love a nude look but everyone's lips are a different tone. Some more pink, some more beige and if you use a primer or foundation shade on you lips, well, begin again for that quest!

I bought Tarte in Park Avenue Princess. Good match, nice consistency, short wear time but at $17 not a budget buster.

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panda1234 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 23:36:42 GMT

For me it is Bare Minerals in the color Dolly. My lip color only better.

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blackhole99 — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 03:28:30 GMT

I am a lipstick junky and spend way too much on it. I think the color of the lips determine how the lipstick color will show up on you. I personally like lip color that shows up , is creamy and stays put. I like Butter London and Doll 10 nudes, also the new lip color that was in the BE TSV is really nice.

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rplas64 — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 04:41:59 GMT

@panda1234 wrote:
For me it is Bare Minerals in the color Dolly. My lip color only better.

Oh I love this color too, in the Buxom gloss but it's hard to find.

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Blondelle — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 08:46:17 GMT

Pull down your lower lip. That color inside is your perfect YLBB shade!

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:05:16 GMT

I can't find the right shade! I have a gazillion different shades, formulas, etc. They never look the same on you as in the tube. Also, the colors look so different in the stores. And I hate how some companies have tubes that you cannot even get a peek at the real color inside. They may have a colored tube or they expect you to make the decision based on the paper color swatches beside the product. These are never the same as what they really are.

Plus, I don't like really, really dark lipsticks any more. I tend to go for the lighter shades but once I get them home, and apply them, they don't even show up! I can't seem to find ones in the happy medium range that I like!

As for nude shades --- I admire them in the tube but they all look hideous on me!

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ID2 — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:10:38 GMT

I see that no one here ever speaks of Pink Cosmetics! I've been buying more and more and really love all their products. I just purchased a lipstick from them and absolutely love it! Love the color, love how it feels on my lips and it lasts forever. Their eyeshadow is awesome too.

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Andreatoo — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 14:50:56 GMT

@jobiz

I don't know what your coloring is; I'm a natural dirty blonde (gray now) with fair skin and green/blue/gray eyes.

I found that the NYX soft matte lip cream in Istanbul was a perfect match for me

The only problem is that I prefer a bold lip!

The NYX has an array of nudes to choose from and they really are a soft gentle better-than-yours lip color.

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Fressa — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 14:58:08 GMT

I would suggest Bobbi Brown. She does nude that actually has just the right amount of color in it. Her shades seem to work for most people. I've never had an awful shade. I think it's a safe first pick. They go on smooth and last.

I also like Doris Dalton lipsticks. Usually I'll splurge once a year and get a "nude" set in pinks. I like how she does the droupings. It's another safe pick. If I get a three or four collection then I don't feel like I've wasted my money if I don't like one. They go on smooth and last.

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soonersis — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:07:38 GMT

@jobiz, I don't know if you have a Merle Norman store near you, but they have little "bubble" squares with samples of their lipstick you can get to try different shades without having to buy to try.

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leighagemini — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:17:48 GMT

Try Pink Nude (lip crayon) from Nuetrogena or Cookie Dough (lipgloss) from Laura Gellar

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CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:04:21 GMT

BE's New lip colors are gorgeous, and very very soft, I can't remember the exact name but they lipsticks, and liquid lipcolor. My biggest problem is choosing a color!

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twinkies — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:39:16 GMT

I love nyx lipsticks esp the matte ones!look over theswathes on youtube.

cathy from ma