Top 10 of 2011: Lipsticks & Lipglosses

Whew — this was difficult!  I ended up having to lump some of the new-for-2011 formulas into a single pick, even though there were lots of shades I loved!   These are products I reviewed and discovered in 2011, some being part of a brand’s permanent range and others being new/limited edition shades that we saw over the past months.  I guess you could say I gravitate towards reds…

1. Hourglass Siren Extreme Sheen Lipgloss
2. Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Colors
3. Guerlain Rouge Automatiques
4. Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lipglosses
5. NYX Chic Red Round Lipstick
6. NARS Damage Lipstick
7. Guerlain Garconne Rouge G Lipstick
8. Dior Nocturne Rouge Dior Lip Color
9. Illamasqua Atomic Lipstick
10. Giorgio Armani #406 Rouge d’Armani Lipstick

What was your favorite lip product this year?

NARS Damage Lipstick

NARS Damage Lipstick ($24.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a “sheer muted grape.” It’s a translucent raspberry pink with a subtle shine; it looks a bit like tinted lip balm than a lipstick, because it’s so weightless and merely tinted lips. The effect is very my-lips-but-better in the best way. There’s definitely a difference between my natural lip color and how they look with Damage on top, but it’s subtle and very natural. This would be an excellent every day shade as it is extremely wearable but it will also go well with many looks. MAC Laugh-a-lot is a bit less berry. MAC Capricious is a bit darker.

Damage is part of NARS’ Sheer Lipstick line-up, which is supposed to be sheer in color but long-lasting with shine and hydration. This shade wears three to four hours on me; it’s not the longest wearing lipstick on me, but it does outlast a lot of sheerer shades, as they often last two to three hours (and some even less). This lipstick was scent- and taste-free. I didn’t find it drying, and some NARS’ lipsticks can be, though this wasn’t particularly hydrating–kind of neutral.

The Glossover

P	Damage A-
	This is a great shade for everyday wear; it's something that will work with many looks, so you can keep in your makeup bag or use it when you're traveling. It's versatile and can be worn with minimal makeup or dramatic makeup.
	Product 8.5/10 Pigmentation 10/10 Texture 10/10 Longevity 8.5/10 Application 4/5
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NARS Damage Lipstick

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NARS Damage Lipstick