<http://schema.org/articleBody>
"Best of Beauty 2008: Lips\\nFinding a great lipstick is like finding the perfect jeans&amp;#8212;the task seems herculean, but the results make the effort worthwhile. These tubes really deliver for women of all skin tones.\\nDARK\\n\\n__Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Creme Lipstick in Vamp.__ The Ch\u00E2teauneuf du Pape of wine lipsticks, this is still the classic.\\nSHEER\\n\\n[Three Custom Color Specialists Lipstick in Ballet Russe.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/three-custom-color-specialists-lipstick-ballet-russe) Many sheer lipsticks deposit so little color, you might as well be wearing ChapStick. But this smooth formula creates a translucent cherry stain on lips.\\nNUDE FOR MEDIUM AND DARK SKIN\\n\\n[M.A.C. Lustre Lipstick in Fresh Brew.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/mac-lustre-lipstick-fresh-brew) Nude shades tend to look dead, but this shimmery peachy tone is perfect.\\nNUDE FOR FAIR SKIN\\n\\n\\n\\n__Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Sheer Lipstick SPF 15 in Natural Pink.__ Tinged with pink, this nude will warm up your pale complexion, not wash it out.\\nBRIGHT\\n\\n[Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupt\u00E9 Silky-Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15 in Provocative Pink.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/ysl-rouge-volupte-lipstick-provocative-pink) As smooth as butter, this pink makes our eyes seem brighter and our cheeks rosier.\\nRED\\n\\n\\n\\n[Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in RD 165.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/shu-uemura-rouge-unlimited-matte-lipstick-universal-red) Unbelievable\u2014a red that looks good on everyone. The best part? It's as hydrating as a balm but stays put for hours.\\nPINK\\n\\n__Cl\u00E9 de Peau Beaut\u00E9 Lipstick in 13.__ If you've been burned by Barbie-ish, chalky, or overly glittery shades this soft rosy tone will restore your faith in pink.\\n__Pixi Lumi Lux Lip Palette.__ Most palettes are all pinks, all reds, or all awful but this one's 20 shades offer nearly every lip color under the sun.\\n[Lauren Hutton First Kiss Lip &amp; Cheek Stain + Lip Balm in Larry.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/lauren-hutton-first-kiss-lip-cheek-stain-balm-larry) This tube has the prettiest strawberry hue on one side and a clear balm on the other. And the sponge-tip wands mean no drips.\\n[Clinique Long Lasting Glosswear SPF 15.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/clinique-glosswear-lipgloss) Each of the 18 pigment-rich, nonsticky glosses makes it possible to go two hours without reapplying. (Ask any gloss junkie\u2014that's a big deal.)\\n[Nivea A Kiss of Protection Sun Protection Lip Care SPF 30.](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2010/nivea-sun-protection-lipcare) We expected this high-SPF balm to feel like a mouthful of zinc but were pleasantly surprised with the smooth results. Previously only available in Europe, it's now stocked at U.S. drugstores.\\n[Vincent Longo Baby Balm Lipstick SPF 12](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/vincent-longo-baby-balm-lipstick) (shown here in Love Berry). Some tinted balms look too seventh-grade, but this soft, sheer formula comes in a sleek black tube\u2014with colors from pale pink to translucent berry.\\n[Revlon ColorStay Soft &amp; Smooth Lipcolor](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/revlon-colorstay-lip-color) (shown here in __Pecan Pleasure__). Some long-wearing formulas can be a drag, literally, on lips. But not this one. It glides on, stays soft for hours, and doesn't require a scrub brush to remove."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
<http://www.allure.com/gallery/best-of-beauty-lips-2008?slide=2>