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The best beauty products are all about versatility. We want a product that has multiple uses and works for different occasions. And if it has a long-lasting formula and a stunning finish, we’ve found a makeup bag staple.
It’s time to change our thinking that a product can only be used for one thing. If we have learned anything from beauty bloggers, it isn’t about flawless contouring or how to get your eyebrows on fleek. It’s how to use products in creative ways. Why should that eyeshadow only be left for your eyes? And who says that blush should stay on your cheeks? Or that lipstick can’t be used on your eyes? Just think about it: You love the shade on your lips, so why not try a bit on your peepers?
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Newbies will probably want to start out with purple, nude and brown lipsticks, but pink and red can also enhance your eyes. It may be tricky to get your head around the concept at first, but when you swipe a rosy shade on your lids, you’ll see how pretty it is. If you need more convincing, remember that there are countless different shades of pink and red. When it comes to pink, you can experiment with everything from the softest ballet pink to bold bubble gum. With red, you can try a subdued look with a terra cotta shade or you can go for look-at-me fire engine red.
Don’t forget that it isn’t just about the lipstick colors you’re using, it’s also about how you apply them. You can create so many different looks using one rosy shade. You can go for a romantic look with a dab of color on your lids. For evening, you can take it to the next level by smudging the shadow out and adding some black liner.
The key thing to remember is to use a primer before using lipstick on your eyelids. Smudged lipstick on your eyes is as bad as smudged lipstick on your kisser. You should also avoid getting the color too close to the actual eyes. Read: You’ll want to skip waterlining with this one, otherwise you could end up with a literal case of red eye.
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Don’t write off the look before you try it! Scroll through the gallery below to see 14 lipstick shades that are equally pretty on your eyes.
For Starters
Rose gold lovers will swoon over the packaging, but the color inside is just as pretty. The high gloss nude lipstick is perfect for a no-makeup makeup look. Dial up the intensity by layering it or try one swipe on your peepers for a subtle flush.
Makeup Revolution Rose Gold Lipstick in Chauffeur, $5 at Makeup Revolution
Coming Up Roses
Don’t be put off by pink for your eyes. This creamy rose shade isn’t that far from your usual nudes and peaches. FYI: It has a mood-boosting Phyto-Endorphin Complex, so why not swipe it on all of your features to help boost its effects?
butter LONDON Plush Rush Lipstick in Fab, $22 at Ulta
Think About Finish
We’re used to matte and shimmering finishes on our eyes, but why stop there? Try a popular velvet effect on your peepers instead of your pout. This liquid lipstick has a pretty semi-matte finish that will give you a flirty eye makeup look.
NARS Velvet Lip Glide in Unlaced, $26 at Sephora
Red-y for Evening
Don’t be intimidated by moody reds. This rich mahogany red can give you just as sultry of an evening look as black or gray shadow, but it is much more unique. Test it out by blending it with a bit of brown.
Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Whiskey, $26 at Sephora
Get Glittery
If you’re feeling bold, try a classic red lipstick with some glitter on your eyes. You can think of this one as the upgraded version of your usual shimmery shadow. It has very fine metallic pearls to create a dazzling effect as opposed to chunks of glitter.
Lipstick Queen The Metals Lipstick in Red Metal, $24 at Lipstick Queen
Pink Eyes
This is one type of tar that you will want to wear on your eyes (and lips). The doe-foot applicator makes it a cinch to swipe on your eye area. This mid-tone pink is a surprisingly wearable shade that works for both day and evening.
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Memento, $16 at Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
Strobe Queen
Say hello to your new highlighting shade. This frosted pink lipstick is perfect for emphasizing your brow bone. If you want to apply some of the color to your cheekbones as well, we’re not going to stop you.
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Gubby, $17 at Sephora
Make It Mauve
A mauve lipstick is a good compromise between an easy-to-wear neutral and a slightly intimidating pinky red. This one is packed with pigment and has a radiant finish that is perfect for cocktail hour. Save your smoky eye for another day.
Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color in On the Mauve, $7.49 at Ulta
Brownie Points
A brown lipstick can produce an entirely different look than a brown eyeshadow. Dip your toe into the lipstick-as-eye-makeup look with this light brown shade. It is meant to create a just-bitten effect on your lips, but it works as a hint of tint on your eyes.
Le Métier de Beauté Colour Core Moisture Stain Lipstick in Nevis, $32 at Le Métier de Beauté
As Good as Black
Some may initially consider it scandalous to wear lipstick on your eyes, but when they see what this deep plum does to their peepers, they will reconsider the concept. You get mega color payoff with this lippie. Use it when you’re sick of trying to layer wishy-washy shadows.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick in Scandal 226, $30 at Sephora
Your New Neutral
This lipstick could very well replace your regular eyeshadow as your go-to product. It is the perfect balance of nude, pink and mauve tones. It also stays true to the color in photos, so what you see is what you get in selfies.
Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Primrose, $21 at Sephora
Not Your Usual Bubbly
If you’re going for unconventional, you may as well try a lipstick with unique packaging, too. This really is a lip product. Note that the two-tone shade looks just as pretty on peepers. Dab a bit on for a sheer look or layer it when you really want to slay.
Lush Lipstick in Bubbly, $19.95 at Lush
Peachy Keen
You can take the girl away from her neutral eyeshadows, but you cannot take the neutral eyeshadows out of the girl. If you’re craving a more natural look, opt for a peachy pink lippie. You’ll get a special finish with this one thanks to the buildable coverage and the LiquiShine complex.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Soft Shell Pink, $8.49 at Ulta
Be My Valentine
Go for a romantic look by swiping on this subtle pink shadow on your eye area. Then apply a bit to your cheeks and mouth. You’ll create a sweet monochromatic makeup look only using one product.
Ardency Inn Modster Long Play Supercharged Lip Color in Valentine, $27 at Ardency Inn
Go Bold or Go Home
If you're not quite ready to test out the lipstick-for-eyes theory, you can get the same dewy look with a cream shadow. This deep red cream is packed with pigment, so a little goes a long way. If you want to up the drama, apply the rose gold metallic powder on top. You won't even need mascara to complete the look because your eyes will already be dazzling.
The Estée Edit Metallishadow Crème + Powder in Scarlet Eclipse, $25 at Sephora
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