Smoochies Lip Balm in Be Sweet | $4
One part balm, one part color, this is a high frost neutral, and great for day wearit hydrates well. Bonus: Smoochies are similar to CGs early 90s favorite Lipslicks Lipgloss, which is nearly impossible to find now. Even the package has that retro feel. Throwback!
[h=2]NYX[/h]Lip Smacking Fun Colors in Fortune Cookie | $5
This creamy, cool metallic gold lipstick is a good option if you want something subtle. It looks festive, but its not so gold and glittery that youll feel overdone. Bonus, its virtually scentlesswhich is notable for budget brands.
[h=2]Sonia Kashuk[/h]Shine Luxe Sheer Lip Colour in Sheer Seashell | $10.99
You could call this a gorgeous gloss disguised as a chic lipstick. This slightly shimmering neutral is slick and shiny, and makes lips look fuller. Its good for on-the-go touchups, because its much easier to apply than pot or wand-applicator glosses.
[h=2]Inglot Cosmetics[/h]Lipstick in #169 Pearl | $12 | shop it
Almost pearl-like, this shade makes a frosty statement! Its a mega-metallic cream with a cool gold shine and a ton of pop. Wear it to any party and let it be your seasonal sparkle.
[h=2]Sephora[/h]Rouge Shine Lipstick in 02 | $12.50
A milky, dewy beige with a hint of peach. Its packed with gold, shimmering micro-pigments that draw attention and light up your lips. Pretty and understated.
[h=2]Make Up For Ever[/h]Rouge Artist Intense in #18 | $20
This is the most subtle frost we trieda shimmering formula in a matte base makes this shade surprisingly tasteful and pretty for even day wear. If youre afraid of frosty lips, give this one a go.
[h=2]Deborah Lippmann[/h]Lipstick in Drops Of Brandy | $22
Deep copper perfection in a vanilla-scented cream lipstick. With this balmy metallic, you get a slightly wet look and a cranberry hue that dazzles.
[h=2]Elizabeth Arden[/h]Ceramide Ultra Lipstick in Cinnamon | $22.50
A penny-pink copper shade thats fresh and twinkling. The shimmer you see in the tube reads more like a tasteful shine on the lips, and the red undertone gives the color a natural feel that could work on many skin tones.
[h=2]Kevyn Aucoin[/h]The Expert Lipcolor in Hanabeth | $35.00 | shop it