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LIP GLOSS

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What Men Secretly Think About Bright Lipstick

Do men like the bold, bright lipstick trend for the spring season?

Bold lips were all over the spring runways. Red, orange, fuchsia, watermelon—you name it, that lipstick color was probably present. In fact, it was one of my favorite looks for the season. Now, I may not be taking the bright-orange lipstick leap, but I'm also not necessarily opposed to injecting a little bit of high fashion into my beauty routine. It's fun to work a smoldering red pout or statement deep pink now and then, right? Well, I think so, but I wondered if guys would be quite as crazy about this bold beauty trend. So, I asked a few.

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Kissable Lip Gloss: 6 Splurge Or Save Glosses

Save or splurge on our 6 favorite kissable lip gloss picks for your pout.

Lip gloss addiction? We're with you, but we're betting your guy wishes you would drop the sticky habit. Swap your favorite gooey gloss for one of these slick, no-stick lip glosses instead. Save or splurge on these 6 favorite kissable lip gloss picks for your pout.

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6 Reasons Lip Gloss Beats Lipstick

Lip gloss replaces lipstick as a must-have beauty tool.

According to the Office of National Statistics, lip gloss has replaced lipstick as the must-have on-the-go beauty item. The Daily Mail refers to this switch as "recessionista fashion," and BBC News points to it as a sign of inflation. But is the economy the real cause of gloss's new reign?

The Truth About Make-Up: A Guy's Take

The Truth About Make-Up: A Guy's Take

Men dish the dirt on eyeshadow, lipstick vs gloss and foundation.

Guys weigh in on the way you paint your face. Au Naturel is in, Kabuki Theater is out! Also, how to avoid looking like a newborn baby.

When Words Can't Express...

When Words Can't Express...

This V-Day, slick on some gloss that won't quit, so you don't have to either.

Yes, roses, teddy bears and Hershey’s are always nice on Valentine’s Day, but I’m in it for the real kisses. Did you know that the longest liplock recorded lasted something like 30 hours? Hmm - maybe you and your honey can do better.