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Now that I’m not working in a professional environment, I find myself wearing a little bit more casual makeup and clothes. And I have to say, while there are days I miss being dress up, I really enjoy the freedom in being  a little bit more casual!

So, if I’m just running errands or getting lunch with a friend, I’ll reach for a sheer lip color instead of a full lipstick.

I’ve got a few favorites that I always go to, in a variety of price points.
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Can you see why I always grab some sort of lip color? My lips are so light that it really looks strange without color on them!

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Benefit Posie Tint : This will give you the sheerest feel but will stain the longest. If you hate lipstick but want a little color, try a stain like this one.
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L’Oreal Color Riche Balm in Rose Elixir : Probably the most hydrating of the bunch, this is a lovely sheer rose color. It’s pretty flattering on nearly any skin tone.
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L’Oreal Color Balm in Caring Coral : I love the sheer coral color from this balm. It’s shiny, hydrating, and feels great on the lips. And it isn’t too orange-y which can sometimes happen with lipstick.

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Dior Addict Lip Glow : I had to scrape as much product as I could from this tube! I have now emptied it completely! It’s a bubblegum pink that some will like and others will dislike. I liked it for warm summer days, but pretty much retired it when fall came around last year. 

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Dior Addict Lip Glow in Coral was a Limited Edition and is currently out of stock. Sorry! I had no idea this was Limited Edition! I hope they carry it year round soon. I love the hydration and the perfect hint of coral color. It’s a pinky coral, and is softer in hue than the original Dior Lip Glow shade. It’s a pretty perfect “no lipstick” lip color.

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  YSL Volupte Sheer Candy in Tangy Manderine : For the most color, I grab this one. I love the mandarine shade and how gel-like the formula is. It doesn’t wear for terribly long, but it’s layerable and leaves a nice crystal shine. 

While I’ll still wear a full lipstick every once in awhile, I definitely find myself enjoying these shades on a daily basis. 

*you can read about some of my other favorite lip products here!
**also, I’m wearing my absolute favorite foundation by Arbonne in these photos. If you live in the Raleigh/Durham area, my friend Elise just became a consultant and would love to tell you more about Arbonne, or help you get your hands on this awesome foundation if you are interested. Her email address is eliseleighann (at) gmail (dot) com

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Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt says · 03.13.14

Great illustrations! I love the YSL Tangy Mandarin, it’s a fresh pop of color :o) Xx

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Jessie says · 03.13.14

My favorite has got to be L’Oreal’s Rose Elixir. It looks so fresh and seems to be the perfect shade for spring.

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cburlett says · 03.13.14

You should try out the Sonia Kashuk sheer shine lipsticks at Target! I have two of them in Sheer Berry and Sheer Fushia. They’re my absolute favorite everyday lipsticks that have the perfect amount of color and shine. 🙂 I’ll have to try out the l’oreal rose elixir. Looks beautiful on you!

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Crystal French says · 03.13.14

Hi. My name is Crystal, if there is anyone in Canada that would like to know more about Arbonne I would be happy to help as well! [email protected]

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Aly says · 03.13.14

You should try the arbonne gloss. There is s pale pink thst is the bomb!

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Adrianne Wibley says · 03.13.14

What is the best way to find your foundation shade when it comes to arbonne? Do they have a gracious return/exchange policy? I’d love to try it, but fear buying the wrong shade!

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Kate says · 03.13.14

Elise can answer those questions via email!

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Kacia Hosmer says · 03.13.14

You should be happy to know that if I try to leave the house without lipstick now…Harlow will say, “lips, mama. Lips!” And make me go put something on them.

#lookatwhatyouhavedone !!!! xoxo! 🙂

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Kate says · 03.13.14

YES.

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Victoria Schneider says · 03.13.14

This is great. My M-I-L always tells me that your face is not complete without some lipstick. It is so true, it turns girls into ladies.

Love those colors.

Victoria @ http://www.thesoutherntrunk.com

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allkindsofmiles.com says · 03.13.14

I want to try PosieTint- it looks gorgeous! My favorite stain is theBalm staniac in “beauty queen.” It looks like a little much when it first goes on, but it stays on forever and it doesn’t even feel like I’ve got anything on my lips. Love!

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Julie Arthur says · 03.13.14

I love love love the Dior Addict Lip Glow, and it also happens to be my husband’s favorite. Every time I wear it, he compliments me! It’s so expensive though, I used it up last year and haven’t been able to get another one yet. 🙁

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Vanya Pavlides says · 03.13.14

All of these lipsticks are amazing!
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Leah Willis says · 03.13.14

Question for you! I love wearing lipstick because, like you, my lips natural color almost matches my skin tone and doesn’t give me any life to my face. However, I just feel like I’m constantly putting it on and its wearing off in 30 minutes!! How often do you have to reapply your lipstick? Am I just not used to keeping up with it all day long?

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pretty little things says · 03.13.14

all of these colors look lovely on you — the last one is my favorite! xo

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Aimee Rose says · 03.13.14

Thanks for this post! I so desperately want to be a lipstick person, but I always think it looks so strange on me. These seem like a great place to start. Really hope I get a change to try to Dior Coral, it looks beautiful on you!

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Kelly says · 03.13.14

Dior Addict Lip Glow is my absolute go-to! I’ve had trouble finding lip colors that look good on me, but these are great suggestions. Thanks!

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Zelle B. says · 03.13.14

Love this! I’ve used the Dior Lip Glow and the Color Riche. The Dior is my absolute favorite! It doesn’t turn out quite as pink on me, but I am oh so in love! Thanks for sharing!
xo

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kelly dillahunt payne says · 03.13.14

I want a rose pink and also a coral lipstick that can be purchased at a pharmacy. My lips are often chapped, and I’ve found I can’t wear my preferred orangey-reds and fushias often because of it, so I am looking for more subtle replacements. I don’t like the look or feel of shiny products on my lips though. I have red hair and an ivory complexion with lots of pink. Any suggestions?

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Michelekylene says · 03.13.14

Ever tried any of the arbonne skincare products???

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Doreen Skwara says · 03.13.14

I’d like to share another one with you – great for bare lips: Clinique chubby stick in mighty mimosa! Love it!

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Vanessa Reiter says · 03.13.14

I was wondering if you have tried or considered trying a pale peach lipstick/sheer lip color? I think it would look so beautiful on you!

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Melissa says · 03.13.14

Coral is definitely your color, girl! 🙂 I love a good coral. I just got some coral nail polish and I LOVE it.

I am a bit of a makeup junkie, so I have a lot of different lip products that I use on their own or mix together. I always have a pinky neutral and brown neutral lip liner in my purse that I can use alone with different lip glosses, or under lipstick, or I wear all three. I really enjoy red lips but the process of the perfect red lip is a bit time consuming so I don’t do it often. 🙂 See? Makeup junkie.

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Jen Mclaughlin says · 03.13.14

Great post! I love how you showed each color on your skin tone, which you’ve picked great shades for by the way!

My absolutely favorite lip balms are the Dior Addict lip glow products. I was lucky enough to snag the coral limited edition color like you were and I’m obsessed with it. If i’m looking for a glossy finish or more color I grab my Dior “creamy pink” lip gloss to add an extra pop.

xx, jen
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Nichole Josey says · 03.13.14

I love poise tint and caring coral!!

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April @ Hansen Love says · 03.13.14

I’ve always had the problem when I wear lipstick of it getting everywhere and my lips drying out, what can I do to help that!? tips?

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Erica Meyer says · 03.13.14

Hi Kate, It would be a huge help to your readers if you could set your links to open as a new tab instead of the same window. You’re doing yourself a disservice by sending people away! It’s frustrating to have to reopen your blog after clinking on a link. Thanks!

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Meagan Marold says · 03.13.14

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Tanja Voyage says · 03.13.14

I love the YSL lipstick ! 🙂

Love,

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sara {rhapsody and chaos} says · 03.13.14

I am obsessed with Dior Addict Lip Glow and I’m super bummed now that I missed the coral limited edition! I hope they bring it back!!

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Steph says · 03.13.14

I love a few shades of the Clinique chubby lipsticks. Imagine my delight when I found basically the same thin by Cover Girl for a fraction of the price! They wear just as nicely, too, and are sheer and pretty.

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Amy says · 03.13.14

Love all of your picks! I love wearing a natural shade of lipstick on more relaxed days x

Amy | http://amysbeautyjournal.blogspot.co.uk/

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Kaelyn Hrabak says · 03.13.14

Loving the YSL one and the “Caring Coral” one! So flattering on you and give you a little more hint of color which is stunning! I really want to invest in a couple YSL sheer lipsticks but the price tag… 🙁

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Stephanie M says · 03.13.14

I was dying to try the Dior Lip Glow in Coral after your Instagram post, but my Sephora was out of it. I’m hoping they get more in stock because it looks beautiful! Oh well…I went and bought the L’Oreal Color Balm in Caring Coral to tide me over until then!

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Brenda Hernandez says · 03.13.14

Love the review, I am dying to try these items. You should check out fashion blog mywhiteT.com

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itsabeautifulbeast says · 03.14.14

I love the L’Oreal Color Riche Balm in Rose Elixer! I just got it a few weeks ago, but have been using and loving it ever since. I also really like the pink Dior Lip Glow. A pretty decent dupe I have found for that the Dior is It Cosmetic’s Vitality Lip Flush in Je Ne Sais Quoi.

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Carla TBB says · 03.14.14

All of them look great on you, but my favorite has to be caring coral!! I gravitate to more sheer lipsticks whenever I work or go to school as well because I don’t always want to get noticed for my makeup! I’ll leave that for a fun night out!
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Shannon Benedict says · 03.14.14

Love your blog! So sweet to do a giveaway add a thank you 🙂

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Meekie Taylor says · 03.14.14

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Meekie Taylor says · 03.14.14

I have both of those L’oreal balms and LOVE them.

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MistyBen says · 03.14.14

I would spend the gift card on bright light – weight tops for spring/summer. Desperately need to update my wardrobe!

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Lauren says · 03.14.14

I would spend the gift card on something decorative for my house!

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Lauren says · 03.14.14

They all look lovely but I think my favourite has to be tangy manderine!

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xx

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biancabella says · 03.15.14

Hello! I have been reading your blog for awhile but this is my first time commenting. I just wanted to thank you for the work you do and all of the advise that you give. You’re like the big sister i never had. I love your upbeat yet laid back attitude & i have enjoyed learning from you.

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Crystal Nguyen says · 03.15.14

I really love YSL Volupte Sheer Candy in Tangy Manderine on you. I definitely will try the color next time I’m in Sephora. 🙂

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jaime olsen says · 03.15.14

love YSL Volupte Sheer Candy, it is really something!Love your blog!

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Karen Maria says · 03.17.14

YSL seems to be the favorite, and it is a beautiful color. My favorite is Dior Lip Glow Lip Balm.
-Karen Maria

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Cheyenne Kira says · 03.17.14

Am I the only one who can’t see any photos?

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Cheyenne Kira says · 03.17.14

Am I the only one who can’t see any photos?

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