Close the banks, let the flags fly, exfoliate those lips: It's National Lipstick Day!
OK,
fine, it may not be a national holiday, but gosh dang it, it's time to
celebrate like it is.
You're commemorating the beauty product that can
change the entire vibe of a look with just a slight swap in texture,
finish or color. You're honoring a must-have item for its ability to
bring a whole look together. You're happy, because at the very least,
you now have an excuse to shop. Just like Fourth of July or Black Friday
sales, beauty brands and retailers are offering major steals today. On
what other holiday can you get a Mac Cosmetics full-size lipstick for
free? Scoop up a sold-out, extremely coveted lipstick named after Naomi Campbell? Or get Kat Von D Beauty Studded Kiss Lipsticks for only $15 (originally $21)?
Before
we share discount deal details, let's play a game to test not only your
celebrity lipstick knowledge, but also prove the right shade can make
the most dramatic impact. We changed celebrity lip colors to see if you
can tell which shade worked best in real life. What would Taraji P. Henson look like at the 2017 VMA Movie and TV Awards with the same sequined dress but a different color lipstick? [Insert alternate universe here.]
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Taraji P. Henson
What lippy do you wear with a head-to-toe sequined
dress? Wear something too bold, and it's overkill. Wear the wrong shade,
and it may contrast with the dress. So which lipstick do you think the
Empire star wore to the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards?
Mac Cosmetics
Her own, of course! If you're wearing fashionable body
armor, you've come to play. Taraji made sure no head was un-turned in
the brightest fuschia lip her collection with Mac Cosmetics could offer.
Did we mention that you can get a FREE full-sized Mac lipstick (while
supplies last) when you celebrate National Lipstick Day in the brand's
stores or at a retailer near you? We knew we loved this holiday.
Mac Cosmetics Taraji P. Henson Viva Glam Lipstick, $17
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Lily Collins
If you're daring enough for vampy lips, make sure to go
with a dark, rich matte. Honestly, any of these—a deep red, berry or
aubergine—could work on Lily for the 2017 Met Gala, but which looks
best?
Lancome
If you said berry, you'd be correct! It's deep enough
without being too costume-y (unlike the bolder purple). Is Lily's color
too dark for you? From National Lipstick Day until July 30, Lancôme is
giving away four Color Design Lipstick samples (Socialite, Lucky Kiss,
Designer Bloom, Red Addiction) with any purchase over $49 and the promo
code LIPSTICK.
L'Absolu Rouge in Berry Noir, $32
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Naomi Cambell
Any color looks good on this super, but what does one of
the most iconic models in the world wear on the Fashion for Relief
runway at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival? One that is named after
her, of course!
Pat McGrath Labs
The supermodel wore a color called Omi, which was named
after her by legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath. The flesh-tone,
natural-looking shade (the first of the color-changing set) is part of
Pat's Lust: MatteTrance collection, which was sold out. Lucky for you, a
limited-edition collection is available at
Sephora.com
and select stores nationwide starting today (thank god for National
Lipstick Day)! Three different sets ($275 for all) are available with
three hues ($95 for the trio) in each. Or, if you're just lusting for
Naomi's skin-complementary shade, you can purchase one must-have tube
for $38. We guarantee you: These will sell out.
Pat McGrath Labs Lust: MatteTrance Version: Skin Show, Omi, $38
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Sofia Carson
Festival season goes all summer long. For long hours in
the sun (and hopefully under a hat with sunscreen), you want a lippy
that lasts but also doesn't dehydrate your lips. You also want a lip
color you can take from the daytime performances to the after-party.
Which color worked best on the
Descendants star at Coachella?
bareMinerals
The Disney star went with a soft mauve lip gloss (rather
than lipstick). Yes, peach or purple may be more vibrant, but the star
chose a desert-appropriate shade that complemented her matte brown eye
shadow and the floral print in her dress. Gonna swoop up this baby?
Spend $10 more, and get the brand's Glossed Up & Gorgeous Lip Kit
and tote. It's the beauty holiday that keeps on giving!
GEN NUDE Buttercream Lipgloss, $18
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Nicole Kidman
With so many reds and pinks on the market, even the
slightest difference in shade can make the difference. Take the A-lister
here, for example. Does she want to match her lips to the magenta hue
in her earrings? Does she want to do a classic red to offset her fair
skin tone? Or does she want to surprise everyone with a feminine
pink-purple? You decide—then keep scrolling for the answer.
Giorgio Armani
Nicole arrived on the red carpet with classic red lips,
common among Hollywood starlets and individuals who want to make a
bold-yet-sophisticated statement.
Rouge Ecstasy #402 in Teatro, $38
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Vanessa Hudgens
No one can forget Vanessa's show-stopping red carpet moment at the
2017 Billboard Music Awards.
She was literally wrapped in style inspiration, otherwise known as a
muted-pink, bow-wrapped Marchesa gown, Old Hollywood hair and stunning
makeup created by
Patrick Ta. The pout was the perfect cherry on top, but which pastel shade did she actually wear to the event?
Elizabeth Arden
The co-host of the night killed it in a lip color that
matched perfectly with her dress. The makeup guru mixed together two
Elizabeth Arden liquid lipsticks—Lavish Pink and Blush Lover—to create
the perfect shade. While the other colors give her a pop, this less
pigmented hue lets her natural beauty (and gorgeous gown) really shine.
What does this mean to you? You can wear either color to work, brunch
and even on the red carpet—as Vanessa so proves.
Beautiful Color Bold Liquid Lipstick in Lavish Pink, $22
Were you surprised by their color choice?
Happy National Lipstick Day!
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