Nicole Kidman is one of many celebrities who turn to Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk lipstick to make them look picture-perfect. (Photo: Getty Images).(Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
With overstock a big issue for retailers this Cyber Monday, it makes sense that there are not only amazing sales in the usual spheres (tech, home) but also in surprising categories like beauty. Now's the time to dump out that makeup bag, assess and replace. The place to start: lipsticks. The universally beloved, pro-approved neutral lipstick celebs swear by — Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk — is on sale for Cyber Monday, as are other super-flattering options. We've pulled them together below. Snap up your favorites, and maybe grab a few extras to tuck into stockings while you're at it.
“Beauty is a big category for gifting every year, and this year will be no exception,” beauty expert Elizabeth Corrigan, founder of The Complete Package and Prestige Testing, tells Yahoo Life. The trick for shoppers, she says, is to identify which sites are offering the biggest discounts on the hottest products - and often that means going straight to the source. “I am a proponent of purchasing direct from brand on Cyber Monday,” Corrigan notes. “The brand has the opportunity to go a bit deeper on discount, as well as incentivize with promotional value kits based on their own margin impact.”
One brand that's offering incredible direct deals on products we love is Charlotte Tilbury, the eponymous brand of the brilliant makeup artist. Her iconic Pillow Talk lipstick has a neutral hue that promises to look good on everyone — all skin tones, all lip shapes, all ages and all styles. Today, you can save 20% with code MAGIC1 (orders over $80), 25% with MAGIC2 (orders over $120) and 30% with MAGIC3 (orders over $250) on the Charlotte Tilbury site. You can also get the Pillow Talk Lip Kit on sale on Amazon.
The shade launched in 2017 and has since become a sensation. Pillow Talk is so popular, in fact, that a tube of it sells every two minutes. We’re talking 700 or so units a day flying off shelves and into the makeup bags of real people like us. Celebrities live for this stuff too with A-list fans like Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Emma Roberts and many more.
This one-shade-fits-all philosophy comes in three variations: Pillow Talk Original is the flagship—a nude pink that flatters all faces. The formulation enhances, rather than masks, your natural lip color and contains nourishing orchid extract, triglycerides and a unique blend of oils and waxes.
True to its name, Temptation Black Magic lipstick by Givenchy appears to be black in the tube. But don’t worry; it rolls on to reveal the perfect color for you based on your unique pH level and skin tone!
You won't know the hue till you try it — it can be anything from pale pink to toasty tan to berry red and beyond. Think of it as the mood ring of makeup. This one isn't on sale today, but trust us when we say it's well worth every penny, and you can grab it for $34 at the retailers below.
There's a very good explanation for the fact that this lip balm by Dior has over 3,000 glowing five-star ratings from so many different shoppers — it suits everyone! Originally $38, you can get it for $32 at Bloomingdales for Cyber Monday.
The moisturizing, paraben- and sulfate-free formulation has color-reviver technology that adapts to the pH of your lips to reveal a custom glow that complements your face splendidly for up to six hours. It comes in many shades that complement all skin tones.
It's also packed with natural ingredients like cherry oil, shea butter, and sunflower wax that offer a whopping 24 hours of hydration. The long-wearing lipstick has plumping action, too — and juicy lips look good on anyone.
"This stuff is magic. It's exactly what I was looking for. Moisturizing, natural looking color, and doesn't come off all over when I kiss my baby. This looks like your lips just better," one fan gushed.
Maybelline made a point of creating a line of lipsticks that flatter everyone, and the result is the Maybelline New York Color Sensational Made for All Lipstick collection. The inclusive line uses specially designed pigments that were tested on 50 different skin tones.
The lipsticks come in seven satin and matte tones that include plum, spice and mauve. All of the shades in the line are considered universal. The formula also acts as a balm, protecting and moisturizing your lips.
Score this universal shade for just $5 (a Cyber Monday deal!) at Amazon.
The beauty industry swears by this universally flattering red lipstick. Ruby Woo by Mac is the darling of makeup artists and beauty editors far and wide, and it's considered by those in the know to be the perfect red hue for any skin tone. Originally $21, it's on sale for $13 at Macy's and $15 at Nordstrom for Cyber Monday.
This bright color has been sported by celebrities, it's won awards and even Rihanna created an homage to the iconic Mac lipstick for her Fenty line.
Remember '90s mood rings? This is the makeup equivalent, except it's not some mystical stone that adjusts to your emotional state — it's a lipstick that changes colors based on the temperature of your lips. That means each person wears their own custom color when they swipe Firstfly Temperature Color Change lip balm across their pout. It's also on sale for Cyber Monday, down to just $6 on Amazon!
Aloe vera, in conjunction with vitamin E and other natural ingredients, helps to repair and moisturize your lips in the process. "The stuff is legit!...I have the palest lips naturally, so the color pops on me without being overly bright. And the color lasts so long!," one fan wrote.
How about a three-pack of aloe vera-infused lipsticks that give you a one-of-a-kind color according to your body temperature? These waterproof cosmetics offer a customized hue that lasts thanks to micro-fine pigments that are fade-proof.
Aloe vera, beeswax and essential oils give your lips hydration and shine in the meantime. Find out what your color is!
Want the perfect red hue without going full vamp? This temperature-changing lipstick gives you a subtle red color and a glossy finish without the drama of a truly red lip. It uses your body temperature and pH to determine the right color for you. Thanks to shea butter, bees wax, Vitamin E and botanical essence oil, it keeps your kips nourished and protected for up to eight hours.
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