GOLD RUSH
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but you can't beat 24-karats for your lips.
If you’ve seen the gold infomercial that's been playing nonstop on TV recently (“Ship us your unwanted jewelry!”), then you know that gold doesn’t come cheap. Except if it’s for your face.
Up until now, getting a golden beauty infusion would cost you (remember YSL’s $30 lip gloss?). But with Avon’s Ultra Color Rich 24K, the first lipstick with real 24-karat flakes of gold, you can get your fix for $5. Our favorite shades include “Golden Nectar”, a warm peach, and “Golden Wine”, which is a glitzy version of your favorite black lipstick.
For the rest of your face, there’s Jane Iredale’s 24-karat Gold Dust powder. And to get real goldfingers, try Essie’s limited-edition “Love, Beverly Hills xx”. Yes, those are actual flakes of gold floating in the red polish. For now, you can only pick it up in California, but come January it will be available online.
See, there’s nothing wrong with being a gold digger.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
Avon Ultra Color Rich 24K lipstick - $4.99
Jane Iredale Gold Dust powder - $12
Essie "Love, Beverly Hills xx" nail polish - $18
WANT TO TAKE MORE BEAUTY RISKS? HOW ABOUT:
Crushed pearls in lip gloss
Jet black lipstick
Black pepper hand lotion
Up until now, getting a golden beauty infusion would cost you (remember YSL’s $30 lip gloss?). But with Avon’s Ultra Color Rich 24K, the first lipstick with real 24-karat flakes of gold, you can get your fix for $5. Our favorite shades include “Golden Nectar”, a warm peach, and “Golden Wine”, which is a glitzy version of your favorite black lipstick.
For the rest of your face, there’s Jane Iredale’s 24-karat Gold Dust powder. And to get real goldfingers, try Essie’s limited-edition “Love, Beverly Hills xx”. Yes, those are actual flakes of gold floating in the red polish. For now, you can only pick it up in California, but come January it will be available online.
See, there’s nothing wrong with being a gold digger.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
Avon Ultra Color Rich 24K lipstick - $4.99
Jane Iredale Gold Dust powder - $12
Essie "Love, Beverly Hills xx" nail polish - $18
WANT TO TAKE MORE BEAUTY RISKS? HOW ABOUT:
Crushed pearls in lip gloss
Jet black lipstick
Black pepper hand lotion
This story was published on December 8, 2008.
CONTENT RATING:
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Sara
12/08/2008
I like the gold lipgloss personally. I think it's too dramatic on this model though. In proportion it works. I'd say.
JACQUELINE
12/08/2008
gold anything goes ;)
i like the eyeshadow a bit more than the lipstick however.
Kate
12/08/2008
I'm not a huge fan of gold listick. I do like the Golden Wine color though.
Kate
12/08/2008
I'm not a huge fan of gold listick. I do like the Golden Wine color though.
RENEE
12/08/2008
i really dont think the gold lipstick is all that cute??
hmmmmmmmmmm??
VICKYSHAZAM
12/08/2008
i don't like the way it looks on the model. but the eyeshadow does look good.
i think it would look better on slightly bronzed or fair skin??
Shana
12/08/2008
ehhhh to tell you the truth I think gold lipstick is a little too drag queen. The eyeshadow though I like.
ASHLEY
12/08/2008
Gold lipstick is a mistake. I love gold when it comes to eyeshadow or jewelry, but for a lipstick it's just not practical or flattering. The gold inspired shades are cute though!
ASHLEY
12/08/2008
Gold lipstick is a mistake. I love gold when it comes to eyeshadow or jewelry, but for a lipstick it's just not practical or flattering. The gold inspired shades are cute though!
Melissa
12/08/2008
I agree with Ashley. Metallics should never be worn on lips! I don't even like gold jewelry though, so of course I'm biased.
Marie Dadow
12/08/2008
Well, it's definitely not for the grocery store, but I'm sure with the right ensemble it would make an incredibly bold statement. It is a bit much on the model, though. Should be a little more subtle.
madison
12/08/2008
GOLD LIPSTICK IS UGLY AND TRASHY.
ELYSE
12/08/2008
Does anyone notice that in the picture she is missing an eyebrow?
lena
12/08/2008
I think it is an ugly lip color. Gold eyeshadow-great! otherwise, i don't think it should be used. Not to mention, it looks bad on that model. and the makeup artist didnt do well applying it. it looks like my 5 year old neice did it
candice
12/08/2008
I really don't like it. It looks pretty on that model, but she's a model so that's no surprise. I'm trying to imagine it on me (regular person) and it just doesn't work.
Lauren
12/08/2008
I would say, stick to using it as an eye highlighter, or perhaps to put a gold sheen accent on lips, but not a full covering like on this model. Great to have on hand though! It's not every day that you see gold lipstick!
aleida
12/08/2008
i think it would look great if you tone down a little bit the rest of the make up,, like maybe not so strong on the eye and the lips just a little bit of gold. on the picture it just doesn't look flattering at all.
Hunter
12/08/2008
Everyone has a right to experiment, no? But before you do let me say this: gold lipstick just looks like a poorly colored, over-glitzed nude.
Over done sparkles are tacky anyways, and yellow next to your teeth... well you get the drift. Now golden eyes- that I can buy into.
ben
12/08/2008
for santogold or mia or some other neo-day-glo person but not for regular wear. you end up looking like kelis- trasy!
lori lou
12/08/2008
The lipstcik would be a blast for New years! Though, Not as much as the model is wearing!
Raven
12/08/2008
High fashion? Yes.
Common? Hell no unless it's a costume party.
Alicia
12/08/2008
I think its kind of badass. And by "kind of" I mean "completely."
candi
12/08/2008
trashy for everyday wear
meghan
12/09/2008
I like the gold lipstick!
obviously you don't wear it that thick!
and i was looking for the essie nail polish and i can't find it...
julianne Andrews
12/09/2008
I really hate the bold gold look, but when the gold is sheer its very nice, i think it is great for summer, with a nice tan. I have to say i absolutely love my MAC Slimshine in Voile, it is gold but very sheer and it moisturizes, plus add it on top of any color, like right now it would go great on top of a red to sort of neutralize it so you can have that egg nogg without having to reapply every five minutes at the dinner table.
Anjie
12/09/2008
i absolutely LOVE gold lipstick. im a bit of a drag queen when it comes to makeup, so the glitzier, the better!
nat
12/10/2008
Gold is always in. its the futre shade our grandchildren will wear.
cassandra
12/19/2008
i would use the lipstick for eyeshadow instead :-)
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