Top Ten Summer Lipsticks

L to R: MAC Viva Glam V (lustre), MAC Hot Gossip (cremesheen), Maybelline Color Whisper in Pin Up Peach, Rimmel Moisture Renew in Pink Chic, Too Faced Juicy Melons, Loreal Color Riche Velvety Fuchsia, Milani Hot Pink Rage, Maybelline Color Sensational Fuchsia Fever, Revlon Super Lustrous Love That Pink

Here are my most worn lip products over the summer! Some drugstore, some high-end. Click on the names to find where to purchase!

1. MAC Viva Glam V (lustre) - This is a great shade for lots of skin types and for nearly any season. A great staple to have. Not as smooth and balmy as the rest, but it does last a fair amount of time.

2. MAC Hot Gossip (cremesheen) - My newest MAC lipstick. On me, it's a "my-lips-but-better" shade but it could come off more pigmented on someone else. Looks great with a pink or nude lipliner, or none at all. Whoa! Crazy!

3. Maybelline Color Whisper in Pin Up Peach - I love these things! I have 2 and intend on getting more. Easy to apply, I usually don't need a mirror. They provide enough color while still being moisturizing, but not as silky or balmy as Maybelline Baby Lips.

4. Rimmel Moisture Renew in Pink Chic - Classic pink. Can't go wrong!

5. Too Faced La Creme in Juicy Melons  - I LOVE this formula! So smooth and great opaque color. Can't get enough of this coral color.

6. Loreal Color Riche Caresse Velvety Fuchsia - This is a sheer fuchsia that looks, color-wise, really similar to #7, but doesn't last as long. Great to throw on as you're running out the door. Easy, breezy, beautiful... Loreal?

7. Milani in Hot Pink Rage - To be honest, I haven't worn this a ton, but it was a good purchase and I feel like the whole range of these lipsticks is a good one, with a good price. They do kind of taste like plastic though... Great colors. Check them out at CVS.

8. Maybelline Color Sensational in Fuchsia Fever - This is a more pink fuchsia than #6. This is one of the Maybelline Vivids line, so they are extremely vibrant. But they don't taste very good, to be honest.

9. Revlon Super Lustrous in Love That Pink - This hot pink/cherry color is as opaque as they come! I would wear a lipliner with this one. A fun, warm, bright color for spring/summer.

10. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Pygmalion - Love. In form of a lipstick. Wow. My first Chanel purchase was definitely not planned, but I was drawn in by this limited edition. It's silky and not sticky, and a great color. Also after the balminess (is that a word?) has worn off, it leaves a nice stain. I validate this purchase by knowing that it lasts longer than most.

What were your favorite lip products this summer? 

Spotlight: YSL Rouge Volupte Shine

Just look at that beaut! 

I've always gazed at everything YSL at Sephora, but I could never bring myself to splurge on it. I was in there the other day, like usual, and decided to treat myself. I knew it had gotten great reviews, so it felt better forking over the $34 for a lipstick (still hurts though). 

I chose a good neutral so that I knew I would use it more often. It comes off as a red orange in the tube, but on the lips it gives just enough color. Perfect for everyday.

This is the smoothest, most comfortable lipstick I've had the pleasure to own. I now understand and am part of the bandwagon. I could probably live without it, but I don't want to. 

Overall, I completely recommend these if you're willing to pay. I don't know when I'll buy another (probably a brighter color). Until then, I will continue to gaze at Sephora and enjoy the one I have. 

What would you like me to review next? Let me know in the comments below!

 This post is not sponsored and I have no affiliation with YSL or Sephora. Although I wish I did...

Spotlight: Revlon Lip Butters

These things are awesome. Hence why I have six. Allow me to sing their praises...

These little guys are moisturizing lip colors for all ages. They are perfect for a night out with a full face of makeup, or that one thing you grab as your running out the door. Probably the easiest lip product to apply, aside from clear lip balm. Their texture stays on the lips for a good amount of time, but I wouldn't call them long-lasting. As you can see from the swatches below, they all have a nice sheen. The perfect in-between for teenagers or those just getting into make up. 

Let's get into the colors I have:

• Candy Apple is a great true red. It can be sheer (as shown) or full on red when added over a lip liner.
• Sugar Plum is the favorite out of the bunch. It's a great "my lips but better" color and is my go-to for work days.
• Lollipop is a fun hot pink. Again, it can be sheered out or can offer the vibrancy of a lipstick. Love this color for spring!
• Cupcake is a pigmented baby pink. While I don't love this on my skin tone, I think it would be beautiful on brunettes or someone with darker skin. 
• Sugar Frosting is a basic light pink. Doesn't offer a ton of color for me, but it does have shimmer which can be a great pick-me-up.
• Creamsicle is an orange-based nude. It's a good nude and I haven't had enough time with it to use it a ton. Seems like a good one to own though. 

This is a great product that I think every girl should own. It can be found at drugstores for (usually) less than $10! 

Thanks for reading!