When faced with the lipstick choices at the cosmetics counter, gold likely isn't your first—or your fifth—pick. Pretty, you think, but definitely something only Rihanna can pull off, so you go with a safe red, pink or nude. But get this: Gold lipstick is actually the safe bet—and in fact, most barely even qualify as lipstick. "They're more like glazes," says makeup artist Nick Barose, and they work on everyone, from the fairest skin tones to the darkest. Swipe one on your hand or bare lips and the color that looks so opulent in the tube registers as only slightly warmer than clear and with a hint of microshimmer. "It has a similar effect as gloss, but more chic and less messy," says Barose, who loves layering gold lipstick over a deep shade or just dabbing it in the center for a sheen that actually makes your lips look fuller. "Wearing it alone works, too," he adds. "Golden lips and dark smoky eyes are perfect for the festive season."
Tom Ford Lips & Boys Lipstick in Rory, $32, available for four days only starting November 28 and limited edition in stores and online beginning December 26, tomford.com; Burberry Lip Mist in No. 217 Gold, $33, nordstrom.com; Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Beige Gold Shimmer, $26, bobbibrowncosmetics.com.
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