I’m definitely a late-bloomer in the make-up department, since it seems like most people experiment with make-up in their teens and twenties, and then have their “looks” locked down by the time they’re in their thirties. Me, I’m just getting comfortable experimenting with make-up, and specifically, a bolder lip. I’ve always liked highlighting my eyes with the basics – eyeliner (used a little too heavily in college, I’ll admit now), some eyeshadow, and mascara. But lips. Lips have always been more of an after-thought for me. Or they just seemed too difficult to bother with. Or something. Until one fateful day, I walked into a Sephora looking for something more dramatic than lip gloss, and the sales associate recommended a vibrant red color. It was the perfect hue of deep, rich red that worked for my Asian skin tone. And for that, Sephora will always have a special place in my heart. =)
Since then, I’ve branched out to different shades of red, experimenting with one that has a little more orange in it…one with a little more purple. Currently, my favorite lipstick line is the Kosas Weightless Lipstick, for its texture, pigmentation, and stay-ability (is that even a word?). Even closer to my heart is the brand’s clean formulations and conscientious philosophy around beauty products. Thrillest is my fun go-to color for vacations…or whenever I want to feel like I’m on vacation. 😉 And the surprisingly flattering Violet Fury is brilliant for nights out, or whenever I want something less bright. They have many other beautiful colors I’d love to try, including an awesome starter set of their three most-wanted colors. I’d love to know if you’ve tried any Kosas lipsticks!
Thrillist 
Violet Fury