The New Pink IS Pink!
This Spring is all about color, and all about options! ANY shade of pink is game! Pale pink, bright pink, dark pink... Glossy or matte finishes, all are of-the-moment and gorgeously sexy!
With much help from my shutterbug husband (who couldn't wait to test his new camera's abilities with these up-close shots)... this post highlights my favorite pink picks of the season. Stay tuned! Tomorrow's post showcases pinks that are a bit more sophisticated.
 Urban Decay's XXX Shine Lip Gloss in Quickie is a syrupy bright deep pink gloss that smells deliciously like peppermint. Retail $16. |
 Hard Candy Sweet Spot Glosses rank among my favorites. Psychedelic is a sizzling pink gloss that appears very dark in its tube, but applies sheer. Retail $11. |
 Lorac Mocktail in Sex On The Beach is a fuchsia shade with tons of shine and a deliciously fruity scent. The squeeze-tube pushes the gloss up onto the applicator brush. Retail $18. |
 The new NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil for Summer 2008--named Roman Holiday--is a pale lilac-pink shade with a semi-matte finish. This chunky pencil will quickly earn itself a permanent position in your bag. Retail $24. |
 TINte Flavored Lip Shine in Double Bubble is a pale bubblegum pink that smells exactly like Double Bubble! The formula is enriched with Shea Butter, to keep lips soft. Retail $17. |
 The "Emmett" side of tarte Elle & Emmett double-ended gloss imparts an ice-princess look. A very pale pink loaded with a metallic sheen, it also smells sweetly of vanilla. Retail $19. |
 Hard Candy Super Shine Gloss in Pixie is a bright flamingo pink with a touch of opalescence and high gloss. Perfect for a night out, this lip color makes an impression! Retail $12. |
 Treat Beauty Sugar Paints in Pink Grapefruit. Smells delightfully like chocolate, and imparts a natural look. 100% natural with shea butter to moisturize. Retail $13. |
 A new favorite, Urban Decay Ultraglide Lip Gloss in Quiver is a slender clutch-worthy tube filled with a rich magenta gloss with purple undertones. Vitamin E keeps lips moist. Retail $17. |
 Benefit Cosmetics Her Glossiness in "Who Are You Wearing" pays tribute to the glamor of the red carpet, but this sheer, scent-free high gloss pink lip color is perfect for every day. Retail $16. |
 Dior Addict High Shine Lipstick in Rose Show wears more like a gloss. This lean lippie was specifically designed for extra long wear, and to keep the spotlight on your lips. Retail $25. |
 theBalm Plump Your Pucker gloss in Ruby My Grapefruit is a very sheer pale pink with tons of gloss and sparkle. The Maxi-lip component keeps lips looking fuller. Retail $14. |
 Urban Decay XXX Shine Lip Gloss in Joyride is smokin' hot and sexy. This deep pink packs tons of sparkle and peppermint plumping action. Retail $16. |
 Lipstick Queen Pink Sinner is incredibly sophisticated and matte. In a sea of glossy pink lips, this should be your pick to stand out in the crowd. Retail $18. |
This is such a cool idea - I loved all these pictures, nice work!
Posted by: Henna | April 29, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Amazing collection... I loved NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil and tarte Elle & Emmett. Great Job...
Posted by: Lyon | April 29, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Holy Cow RR that is a lot of pink!
I totally love it! My favorites: The Balm's, Urban Decay XXX Quickie and Joyride, and tarte's. What a fabulous post!
Posted by: Jen Hill | April 29, 2008 at 08:48 PM
What husband wouldn't want to get close to those lips!!?
Love the way the pictures show how the lip color changes the perceived skin color!
Excellent work.
Posted by: Moses Lake Mom | May 02, 2008 at 04:10 PM
OMG! How did I miss this??? Well, I found it now!! Thanks for the reviews!
Posted by: MaquillageMaiden | May 05, 2008 at 08:44 AM
This is an awesome idea, and it really helps to compare shade differences. My favorites are all of the Urban Decays.
Posted by: Jeannine | May 05, 2008 at 06:05 PM
These all look so yummy! Gotta get me that Tarte Elle & Emmet! :-)
Posted by: Claudia | May 09, 2008 at 01:37 PM
It's really interesting how certain shades of pink make the skin look lighter. Or is it just the camera?
I like hard candy sweet spot gloss one. The shade is just right and the dash of shine is just perfect.
Posted by: Kit | May 10, 2008 at 07:26 PM
WOW, I love all of them on your lips. They looks very nice.
Posted by: Diane | May 13, 2008 at 10:45 PM
I wish more people would do this! I always love seeing lipstick/glosses on actual people before I buy it!
Posted by: Serpentina Solis | August 25, 2008 at 09:04 PM