Sometimes the "best of the best" is the least obvious. You may ask yourself, "what is she talking about?"  I am talking about tinted lip gloss, of course. If you reach deep down into any woman’s purse I am sure you will find at least one, if not 10, tubes of tinted gloss. In fact, my girlfriend in the cube next to mine must have over 30 glosses crammed into her overloaded purse/satchel. That being said, tinted lip gloss is a staple in every woman’s purse!  It creates the slightest accent ranging in colors from playful clear sparkles to lush apple red.  You can wear them alone or layer over your favorite lipstick.

Right now my favorite lip gloss line, Smashbox, comes in a multitude of colors ranging from shimmers to shears.  You can always find ‘desire’ within the confines of my purse—the color that is!  It sort of travels from bag to bag much like my wallet and keys.  I wasn’t lying when I said it was a staple!  Desire is a soft, shimmery color which makes those seductive lips pop with, well, desire.  You can find these smashing glosses at Sephora, Ulta or online for a reasonable $15.

Another lip gloss love of mine, Bath and Body Works, has carried on their nourishing line from head to toe and lips to finger tips. Their ‘Goldie’ lip gloss line packs a high gloss shine that gives a creamy, lush feel.  The compact design makes it a breeze to throw in your daily big bag or your cute clutch for a night out on the town.  You can buy this delightful companion at any Bath and Body Works store or online for the modest price of $7.

One brand I’ve heard a lot about and look forward to trying is Dior Kiss. Christian Dior delivers a punch with their lip gloss line cleverly called Dior Kiss.  These also come in a range of colors with yummy names like ‘sorbet meringue’ and ‘lychee rose’ to match their scrumptious scents.  Apply a light layer for a subtle kiss or a thicker layer to enhance the passionate color.  You can go to numerous department stores to take a taste of the mouth-watering delicacies and decide on your favorite flavor for a not-so-modest $19. Heck, that’s Dior for ya!