If you know me at all, you know that I’m a lipstick fanatic. I seriously can not get enough! It’s the one beauty product I would love to have a lifetime supply of. And as I’ve grown my collection over the years I’ve discovered a few choice shades that have quickly made their way into my go-to collection. So, I thought I’d share a few of them below in case you want to try any of them out for yourself. And in my experience, these three colors look good on almost everyone!

1.) “Alyssa” by ColourPop, $6.00 at Colourpop.com

I originally bought this lipstick because I figured we share the same name, so it must be the perfect shade for me, right? And I am so happy I wasn’t wrong! It’s categorized as “a muted pink,” and I would add that it has a peachy undertone. It’s an Ultra Satin Lip, goes on super creamy, and stays on all day! I’ve been struggling to find a nude/pink color that suits my yellow undertoned skin and I feel like I’ve found something close with this. It’s my everyday, go-to shade!

2.) “Patina” by Stila Cosmetics, $24.00 at stilacosmetics.com, Ulta or Sephora

I received this shade a few years ago for Christmas in a set of 6 other shades and I immediately fell in love. It’s categorized as a “dusty rose” shade and is a Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick. And it really does y’all. I have yet to find another liquid lipstick that stays put like Stila’s does. This is another shade that I feel like I could wear everyday and it’s perfect for spring!

3.) “Touch of Spice” by Maybelline, $4.99 at Target and other drugstores

I saw my friend Courtney (my fellow lipstick fanatic!) putting on this shade at a bridal shower & I knew I had to have it. I wore it for the bridal shower & went out the next day and bought it for myself. It’s from Maybelline’s Color Sensational line and is in the Creamy Mattes category. It’s a deep mauve, berry color and goes on super creamy! I normally stay away from regular lipstick because I am always disappointed by their lasting ability, but this one is different. It stays on for much longer than I expected with minimal reapplying needed! I love this one for a night out or special events!

So, if you’re lipstick obsessed just like me, you now have three shades you must go and buy! Or, if you’re not quite sure about lipstick, you have an idea of where to start! And if you have any suggestions on any lipsticks I should buy, I’m all ears!

Also, here’s an unedited picture of me with lipstick on in all my bare-faced glory.

When I took this photo, I didn’t expect it to come out good, but let me say I was pleasantly surprised. While I love how I look when I’m all done up, I often forget that makeup is just something that I like to spend time perfecting, but it doesn’t take the place of real beauty. After today, I think I’ll rock the bare-faced look a little more often in celebration of my true beauty!

xoxo,

alyssa