Let's talk lip glosses first, because the gloss trend continues. It seems to be everyone's obsession while years ago lipstick fell to the wayside and still hasn't recovered.
The fact is, lip glosses rarely last, so why spend big bucks on them? Both Revlon and L'Oreal make a great basic lip gloss. That said, you'll find much better color ranges and a less stickiness if you splurge on Nars or Chanel gloss, the beauty editor's favorite.
As for lipsticks, the formulations in Chanel, M.A.C., Vincent Longo, Dior and Giorgio Armani can't be beat, but you can find a great long-wearing lipstick in your local drugstore. CoverGirl Outlast All-Day Lip Color is a great bet for a mere $9.50. L'Oreal Colour Riche is another drugstore fave at $7.99.
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