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by Paula Begoun
Paula Begoun extensively reviews thousands of beauty products at her subscription-based website. Using scientific research she examines the ingredients of various lipsticks and other beauty items and… separates what works from what doesn't. She also points out products that could be harmful to your skin. All products receive an excellent, very good, average or poor rating. Those rated "excellent" are considered Paula's Picks and come highly recommended. Begoun emphasizes that there are plenty of affordable lipsticks at the drugstore that work just as well as or better than those at department stores. A smaller portion of free reviews can be read at her other website, CosmeticsCop.com, or by purchasing Begoun's book "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me."
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Contributors to MakeupAlley.com
Registered users post ratings and reviews of various beauty products at MakeupAlley.com. There are thousands of lip products listed under gloss, liner, treatment and lipstick categories. While most of them… receive hundreds of reviews, a large portion of them is rated differently from one shade to the next, something that tends to be very subjective depending on skin tone and personal preference. That being said, MAC lipsticks get high ratings in virtually every shade with Russian Red being the most popular. MAC, Revlon, Chanel and C.O. Bigelow lip glosses all rate highly as well. Popular lip balms include Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer and Black Intense Therapy.
by Contributors to TotalBeauty.com
Members of TotalBeauty.com review beauty products and rate them on a scale of one to 10. TotalBeauty editors also rate products, but not nearly as many as readers do. For example, more than 100 readers give… MAC lipstick a very high overall rating, but editors don't review it at all. Other top-rated lipsticks include Nars Lipstick and Clinique Almost Lipstick. Burt's Bees is praised by both readers and editors for its lip balms and Chanel Glossimer takes the lead for lip glosses.
by Editors of Allure
by Editors of InStyle
by Olessa Pindak
by Editors of Self magazine
by Sally Wadyka
by Editors of Cinnamon Kitten
The Cinnamon Kitten blog recaps the winners of Allure's 2007 Best of Beauty awards. Most of the lip products chosen by Allure editors are selected for their color. However, a few products are chosen because… they last long, have good shine or have other important qualities. These winning products include lipsticks, lip glosses and lip balms from Smashbox, MAC, L'OrŽal, Elizabeth Arden and Bobbi Brown. The actual Allure article is not available online.
by Editors of InStyle
by Editors of TruthInAging.com
Editors of TruthInAging.com scrutinize every ingredient of beauty products in order to determine whether they are safe to use. Those that pass the ingredient test are then tested to determine if they live… up to their claims or cause any harm. Several products are "reviewed and recommended" in various categories and the website is regularly updated with new recommendations. There are three lip products recommended on the site as of press time, including Dr. Hauschka Lip Care Stick, Skinn Wet Lips Super Shine Gloss and Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick.
by Editors of Flare
Nearly 200 beauty professionals across Canada are surveyed in order to find the best products for Cosmetics magazine's 2008 annual "I Recommend Beauty Awards." Both "mass" and "prestige" products are chosen… as winners in several categories. Rimmel takes the top spot for mass lip glosses, while Lanc™me Juicy Tubes are favored for the prestige spot. Both L'OrŽal Colour Rich and Lise Watier are chosen as top lipsticks.
by Editors of Green Guide
Editors of Green Guide warn that the cosmetics industry is not very regulated compared to most other industries. They recommend that consumers choose lipsticks with fewer than 10 ingredients in order to… avoid anything harmful, and they list a dozen ingredients, such as coal-tar dyes, to avoid. A list of 15 recommended lip products is included, all of which contain healthier ingredients than most. Dr. Hauschka Novum Lip Gloss is their top choice, but Suki Color Pure Cream Stain is called one of the Greenest Products and Aubrey Organics Natural Lips Lipgloss is labeled the Best Value.
by Rozalynn S. Frazier, Colleen Sullivan
by Editors of CEW.org
by Alexandra Drosu
More than 35 professionals weigh in on the favorite products and topics of TotalBeauty.com readers. A "final word" is listed under each topic and several also include recommended products. Suggested lip… products include MAC Lipglass, Chanel Glossimer, MAC Lipstick and Benefit D'Finer D'Liner. The layout of the article, however, is a little difficult to read. Another article by Charli Schuler discusses "9 Supposedly Long-Lasting Lipsticks." MAC Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour holds up perfectly while drinking from a bottle, biting into fruit and kissing.
by Editors of LookFantastic.com
by Julyne Derrick
Julyne Derrick, About.com's guide to beauty, lists eight lip glosses that she calls the "best on the market." MAC Lipglass is said to be very popular with a variety of colors, but she says that it tends to… be sticky. Lanc™me Juicy Tubes are recommended for "ultra-shiny lips." Her favorite is Chanel Ultra Wear Lip Colour, a lipstick and gloss in one. Products listed are not rated or compared to others. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
by Bobbi Brown
Guest columnist and beauty mogul Bobbi Brown recommends exfoliating lips both night and morning by rubbing in a circular motion with a damp washcloth to keep them looking their best. She suggests using… creamy lipsticks or glosses to soothe and disguise chapped lips. Recommended products include Avon Glazewear Liquid Lip Color, Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Color Comfort Lip Color and Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color. Brown also suggests protecting lips with a lip balm that has SPF 15 or higher, such as Nivea A Kiss of Protection Sun Protection Lip Care SPF 30.
by Kori Ellis
by Faith Lawless
by Editors of Cosmopolitan
by Contributors to Amazon.com
by "Katie"
by Editors of 3Luxe.com
3Luxe.com claims to "do the research for you" on several products, including lipstick. Editors research several brands and then name their choice for the three best in each category. MAC Lipstick, Clinique… Color Surge Butter Shine Lipstick and Nars Lipstick all make the list for "Best Of: Lipstick." While 3Luxe.com does compare various reviews, it's not clear whether these and other brands of lipstick are actually tested by editors.
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
by Jolene Edgar
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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Pearl, Twinkled Pink 413, 0.15-Ounce Packages (Pack of 2)
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CoverGirl Outlast All Day Lipcolor. 602 Metallic Mauve, All-Day Colorcoat + Moisturizing Topcoat
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Burt's Bees Lip Gloss, Pucker Berry, .5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3)
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Nivea Lip Care A Kiss Of Protection, Sun Protection Lip Care, SPF 30 .17 oz (4.8 g)
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