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The Lipstick That Makes Me Feel Like a Boss I've never been the type of woman to experiment with outrageous makeup looks. "Natural" and "minimal" best describe me. So when Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Matte Lipstick, $38, in Jealous -- a vampy aubergine -- crossed my desk last year, I was ambivalent -- and maybe a little intimidated. This one, I decided, would be better tried out in private.
But a funny thing happened when I swiped it on: I felt like a total badass. My husband, who's never been a fan of bold lip color, did a double-take. And when I took it for a spin at the office, I received a record-breaking number of compliments. Now, it's my go-to lip color whenever I'm feeling brassy.
At $38 per tube, this lipstick may be a splurge, but there are so many reasons it's worth it. It's Dolce's first foray into mattes, and they nailed it. It glides on easily, without tugging, and lasts a solid six hours -- through breakfast and lunch. And I never feel like I need to reach for lip balm halfway though the day. In fact, it feels like I'm wearing nothing. The finish, more velvety than flat, means it won't highlight imperfections, like fine lip lines (a must for those of us over 40). And the gorgeous, deep color is superpigmented, so a little goes a long way.
If vampy purple isn't your jam, there's an entire line of sultry reds -- from daring vermillion (Dolce Fire) to seductive crimson (Dolce Desire) -- each guaranteed to make you feel like your baddest self. --Jill Provost
For more of my favorite things, follow me on Instagram @jilleprovost
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But a funny thing happened when I swiped it on: I felt like a total badass. My husband, who's never been a fan of bold lip color, did a double-take. And when I took it for a spin at the office, I received a record-breaking number of compliments. Now, it's my go-to lip color whenever I'm feeling brassy.
At $38 per tube, this lipstick may be a splurge, but there are so many reasons it's worth it. It's Dolce's first foray into mattes, and they nailed it. It glides on easily, without tugging, and lasts a solid six hours -- through breakfast and lunch. And I never feel like I need to reach for lip balm halfway though the day. In fact, it feels like I'm wearing nothing. The finish, more velvety than flat, means it won't highlight imperfections, like fine lip lines (a must for those of us over 40). And the gorgeous, deep color is superpigmented, so a little goes a long way.
If vampy purple isn't your jam, there's an entire line of sultry reds -- from daring vermillion (Dolce Fire) to seductive crimson (Dolce Desire) -- each guaranteed to make you feel like your baddest self. --Jill Provost
For more of my favorite things, follow me on Instagram @jilleprovost
SEE NEXT PAGE: The $10 Body Wash That Boosts My Mood
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