Let's Celebrate National Lipstick Day | July 29

Beauty lovers rejoice, #NationalLipstickDay is on the way! 

National Lipstick Day is celebrated on July 29th every year. It is a day to celebrate the beauty and power of lipstick. Lipstick is one of my favorite makeup products. Grabbing a bright and bold lip color always makes me feel better when I'm feeling blue. 

It is available in a variety of colors, finishes, and brands. Lipstick can be used to enhance the natural beauty of the lips or to create a more dramatic look. As black women, we’ve always been told to shy away from bright or nude lipsticks because they wouldn’t look great on our skin, but wrong! With a bit of lipliner, anything is possible!

For centuries, lipstick has been used by women all over the world. It is a symbol of femininity and confidence. Lipstick can make you feel beautiful and powerful. It can also be a way to express your personality.

There are many different ways to wear lipstick. You can apply it with a brush, a wand, or your fingers. You can wear it alone, or with other makeup. You can wear it for everyday wear, or for special occasions. It’s totally up to you! 

Here are some of my favorite lipsticks in my collection.

Ruby Woo by MAC 

It’s a classic, a vivid matte blue-red, paired with the same or their iconic Chestnut lip liner will be a hit every time! 

#2020 by Juvia’s Place 

A pretty pinky-brown nude color made with brown girls in mind! Simply beautiful!

Ashton by Anastasia Beverly Hills

Neutral Brown Liquid Lipstick - I fell in love with this color when I got my makeup done, it was the perfect nude brown on my skin! Gorgeous! 

She’s Royal by Juiva’s Place 

It’s a gloss, but so pretty that it makes the cut! This pretty plum color is divine and will compliment a variety of skin tones! 

Lipstick Fun Facts 

• The first lipstick was made from beeswax and crushed insects.

• Cleopatra was known for her love of lipstick. She used a mixture of red ochre, beeswax, and honey to color her lips.

• In the Victorian era, women were not allowed to wear lipstick in public. It was considered to be a sign of prostitution.

• During World War II, lipstick was rationed in the United States. Women were only allowed to purchase one tube of lipstick per month.

• Today, there are over 3,000 different shades of lipstick available on the market.

So on National Lipstick Day, don't forget to put on your favorite lipstick and celebrate the beauty of your lips!

Pixi Beauty Makeup Box

A few weeks ago, I received the surprise of a life time; a beauty box from Pixi! I haven’t used their products in years but really wanted to try something new. I’ve been on a “use what you have” kick lately so that I can see what really works for me.

This box was just what I needed. I’m a little sad I didn’t purchase anything before now because products are BOMB!!

This is everything that came in the box – a great array of eye shadows, lip glosses and lip stains! I’m being ever so gentle as open each package because I want to savor each one.

So here’s what I’ve tried so far:

Glow-y Powder – Fetch

Eye Heart Palette

Endless Shade Stick

Lit Kit

Lip Icings

Lip Icing swatches: Parfait, Sorbet, Bonbon

I am thoroughly impressed and every time I’ve worn something from this collection I’ve been complemented. I love the way my skin glows from the powder and it doesn’t overdo it. I still look like a millions bucks after working all day without reapplying! So in my book this is some good stuff! I can’t wait try out more of their products.

Be sure to check them available online or at your local Target.

My makeup lasted ALL Day!!