It's pricey, I'm not going to lie. But...

I know, I know. I normally recommend stuff that is pretty inexpensive. Times are tough and wallets are slim. But, I have a product that ACROSS THE BOARD, magazines and beauty editors and makeup artists have raved about. It's from the cosmetics line Fresh and it's their "Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15." Now, I know the color looks pretty dark and dramatic. The good news is that it leaves a perfect berry stain on your lips. Not too dark, not too goth. Just a beautifully moisturizing color that also protects against the insane sun that is literally frying everything in site.

This is also a great transition lip color for the fall. You can layer it to make the color more intense when the temps (finally) drop! You can find it at Fresh's website and Sephora.

We interrupt this normally scheduled blog...

...to bring you an off-topic tip!!

I know, we were discussing makeup palettes in all their packable glory. But, I had a new discovery to share! There are those of you out there who are "put lip color on in the morning and don't touch it up ever again during the day" type people. There are also my die hard lip balm girls. Do I have good news for you!

Revlon has come out with a lip stain and balm all in one convenient package! It's called "Just Bitten" and it comes in 10 (what???) different colors. So, even the pickiest person can find a shade they like. I have always been leery of lip stains. They tend to be drying. But Revlon has added Vitamin C for anti-oxidant protection and the balm provides all day moisturizing! It also adds a nice soft shine to the lips without being overly glossy. And at under $10 each, you can't beat the value. You can find them online or at your nearest drugstore/Target/Wal-Mart!

A great product at a great price

Want something pretty and natural looking for the summer? Try Stila's Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain. This stain gives you an individualized flush of color since it reacts with your skin tone! Talk about a great idea. No one-size-fits-all! Here's the best part- if you go to http://www.stilacosmetics.com/ and use code "LUCKYCRUSH", you can get 50% off until 11:00 AM tomorrow morning!