My makeup obsession right now? nude lips!

Here's a look that I've been doing a lot lately and that everyone I do it on LOVES it.  It is a nude lip (not too flat like a concealer on the lip but without any pink or real color to it.)  You just need a product that takes down the pinkish in your lips.  It was also a HUGE trend during  Spring Fashion week with different versions turning up from Proenza Schouler,  Prabal Gurung and Rick Owens.

I have two products that are my absolute favorites right now.  First is Mac Pro's lip erase lip balm.  This stuff is perfect because it has a better texture than just using concealer on your lips.  Many women (and lots of Latinas!) have discolorations on the lips that lipsticks sometimes won't even cover.  That's what Lip Erase is also for- to give your lips a perfect even tone in which to apply any lip color you want.  *My tip- let this product set for a few minutes before applying your lipstick.
Available at pro stores it comes in two shades that are very easy to choose from:
http://www.maccosmetics.com/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT168&PRODUCT_ID=PROD1625&QUERY=lip%20erase

mac pro lip erase

The second is a newer product from my friends at Mary Kay Cosmetics and it has become a staple on my kit.  It is called Liquid lip color and my favorite shade is Malted.  This stuff wonderful, the texture is creamier like a lipstick but also a bit shiny like a gloss.  It covers the lips with one applicaton.
*My tip: apply over a very nude lip liner used all over the lip for even longer lasting coverage
Get it here- you'll love it:
http://www.marykay.com/color/lips/marykayliquidlipcolor/10030422/default.aspx

Here's a preview of a shot I did using the Malted liquid lip.   Notice how the eyes become the focus and how it helps to make thinner lips bigger-- dark recedes so if you want to go for a full pouty look try this!

Photo; Steve Erle, Makeup: Luis Casco, Hair: Carlos Ortiz, Fashion Styling: Brett McCall

And here's a close-up of the look: