[Product Junkie]: Coral Craze

Coral has been one of my favorite colors forever and I'm so elated to see that it is one of the hottest beauty trends for the summer. Coral was dubbed "Every woman's prettiest lip color" in the July issue of Glamour Magazine. I can assure you that it is. There are several different shades and textures out on the market - from glossy to matte. Wear it for a fun daytime look or a sassy night-on-the-town. No matter what, this shade will set you apart from the crowd.


Celebrities wearing the look:

Rihanna

Rachel Bilson

Here are some coral-toned beauty products that have the Truly Beautiful stamp of approval:

L'Oreal Pro Manicure Nail Polish in 'Salmon Sarong', $4.99, is a beautiful orange-y coral shade that is great for the summer. It is universally flattering on any skin tone. At $4.99, you can afford to take a risk on such a bright color!

MAC Lipstick (Amplified Creme) in 'Vegas Volt', $14, is described on maccosmetics.com as "full power coral." It definitely is! It is a high-charged shot of semi-matte coral pink for the lips. It goes on smoothly, and can be applied lightly for daytime or more intensely for a night-time look. It should be worn with very simple eye-makeup because the color is bright. This is not for the faint at heart or for shrinking daisies.

MAC Lipgelee in 'Glosspitality', $14, is one of my favorite lip glosses! This is my #1 pick for a summer lip gloss. MAC has Lipgelee available in several shades, so there is a one for everyone's taste. This color, a lovely peachy-coral, is a nice way to ease into the bright lip trend.

Other recommendations:

MAC Tinted Lipglass in Lychee Luxe is a "bright pinky-coral with golden shimmer"

MAC Lipstick in Ramblin' Rose (Frost) is a "floralesque, pinky-coral rose"