Some say that beauty begins from the inside out…or is it from the ground up? This season, let’s pay homage to those classic hues that have sprouted straight off the vine. Sport a boastful and dramatic pout with delicious plum Merlot, or go natural with a neutral nude Chardonnay. Whether you consider yourself 'a red or a white' kind of girl—there is a glamorous wine-inspired tint ripe for your lips!
…And you thought we were just taking about makeup. Seven Daughter’s Winemakers create red and white wine blends that are “sophisticated, flirtatious, and undeniably fun,” just like every Glam goddess! Both the reds and whites are fashioned from seven distinctive grapes, fabulous and flavorful on their own, but unbeatable when they are combined. Check out sevendaughterswine.com for more information.
LET'S GO RED. Check out these merlot-inspired makeup hues—intense and passionate like the vinos they hail from. Want to give your lips something to sip on? Seven Daughter’s ruby red merlots offer intense aromatics (featuring blackberry, violet, and vanilla) and fervent fruit flavors. Be sure to serve with something spicy like risotto or Thai food…and a little black dress, of course.
Bare Escentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish in “Brandi”
San Francisco is home to the West Coast’s most famous wine valleys, so it's no surprise that Bare Escentuals, a San Francisco-based line of pure and light-weight makeup, has cultivated a similarly succulent indulgence—Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish in Brandi. This magic wand will not only give you a high-gloss shine, but an extra boost of volume too. Don’t worry, that tingly sensation isn't from too much wine…it's Bare Escentuals’ natural collagen-boosting ceramide that's plumping your pout!
Available at store.bareescentuals.com. $18.
Kevyn Aucoin Expert Lip Tint in “Dantique”
Aucoin says: “the essence of glamour is in expressing your uniqueness.” Modeled after this iconic makeup artist’s beauty mantra, the Kevyn Aucoin Expert Lip Tint collection provides long lasting, moisture-rich color for an all day glow. Looking for a touch of elegance? Try the tint in Dantique, a bold medium-red, perfect for all skin tones.
Available at drugstore.com. $23.
29 Reserves Moisturizing Lipstick in “Smokin Cab”
Stop traffic in a deep burgundy tint, like 29 Cosmetic’s Reserves Moisturizing Lipstick in Smokin Cab. Infused with grape seed extracts, the moisturizing stick will not only protect your pout from environmental pollutants, but its powerful anti-oxidant blend will fight aging and the harmful effects of free radicals. Sounds like 29 Cosmetics found the Fountain of Youth and put it into a tube—cheers to looking young, supple, and flawless!
Available at 29cosmetics.com. $24
Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick in “Ms. Behavin’”
After delectable appetizers and a bottle of wine, be sure to dab on some of Benefit's Ms. Behavin' Silky Finish Lipstick for a night of mischievous fun. Ideal for chapped lips, this moisturizing formula glides on lusciously and adds a silky smooth touch for all around coverage. Drive him crazy with this deep grape hue—perhaps the shade on your lips won't be the only thing misbehavin'.
Available at benefitcosmetics.com. $18.
Laura Mercier Stick Gloss in “Black Orchid”
Famed Makeup artist Laura Mercier works to bring out the natural beauty in all ages. The Black Orchid Stick Gloss is meant to tantalize your senses with its seductive, sheer, black cherry finish. The confection is "part lip balm, part lip color, and part lip glacé," but adds 100% full dimension and sex-appeal to any pucker.
Available at lauramercier.com. $20.
Vincent Longo Lip & Cheek Gel Stain in “Neo Aura”
Give your cheeks a Chardonnay flush (the hue, not the wine!) with Vincent Longo’s Lip & Cheek Gel Stain. This water-based product acts as both a long-lasting lip tint and a cheek blush. For a polished look and natural spice, try it in Neo Aura.
Available at boutique.vincentlong.com. $22.50.
LET'S GO WHITE. If a deep plum pout isn’t for you, go neutral with one of these killer Chardonnay-inspired colors. Ready to make the night truly fab? Grab a bottle of Seven Daughter’s Chardonnay blend, recognized by its deep aroma and sultry balanced flavor. Cheers!
Urban Decay Lip Envy in “Jealous”
Get jealous. Urban Decay’s Lip Envy is certainly not your ordinary tube of lipstick. Instead, the Lip Envy wand leaves your lips with a semi-permanent “stain” of vanilla-scented sheer nude color. With a mighty mixture of Vitamin E, Green Tea, Chamomile and Ginkgo Biloba extracts, this ink-like luster dries with a semi-matte finish, giving you a pout that will be the envy of the town.
Available at urbandecay.com. $17.
Nars Lipstick in “Viva Las Vegas”
Toast to tonight in a shimmering champagne hue, hinted with of oak and specs of gold. Nars Lipstick in Viva Las Vegas is a sheer, non-drying sparkling color packed away into a discrete case—the quintessential purse companion! Whether you plan to gamble at the Belagio or sip poolside cocktails at the Palms, you’ll score big with a subtle dash of this glistening shade.
Available at narscosmetics.com. $24.
Stila Lip Glaze in “Banana”
Stila’s Lip Glaze in “Banana” does not monkey around. Stila has brought back their famed ultra-high gloss lip pen in a larger size for more wine shine, guaranteed. This Banana glaze doesn’t just add a blast of sparkling gold to make your puckers look appetizing, it actually smells deliciously fruity. Sweet!
Available at stilacosmetics.com. $22.
Lancome Color Fever Gloss in “Nude Prainha”
You give me fever. Whoever said nude was boring was obviously not wearing Lancome’s Color Fever Gloss in Nude Prainha. This vibrant limited edition shade gives off a daring shine in neutral beige. With its Shine-Reflect Technology and Lip-Magnify applicator (to insure plump curvy lips) Lancome will have you glistening underneath the stars.
Available at lancome-usa.com. $24.
~Claudia Crouillsat and Alexandra Goldstein
