Smoochies Lip Balm in Be Sweet | $4 One part balm, one part color, this is a high frost neutral, and great for day wear it hydrates well. Bonus: Smoochies are similar to CG s early 90s favorite Lipslicks Lipgloss, which is nearly impossible to find now. Even the package has that retro feel. Throwback! NYX Lip Smacking Fun Colors in Fortune Cookie | $5 This creamy, cool metallic gold lipstick is a good option if you want something subtle. It looks festive, but it s not so gold and glittery that you ll feel overdone. Bonus, it s virtually scentless which is notable for budget brands. Sonia Kashuk Shine Luxe Sheer Lip Colour in Sheer Seashell | $10.99 You could call this a gorgeous gloss disguised as a chic lipstick. This slightly shimmering neutral is slick and shiny, and makes lips look fuller. It s good for on-the-go touchups, because it s much easier to apply than pot or wand-applicator glosses. Inglot Cosmetics Lipstick in #169 Pearl | $12 | shop it Almost pearl-like, this shade makes a frosty statement! It s a mega-metallic cream with a cool gold shine and a ton of pop. Wear it to any party and let it be your seasonal sparkle. Sephora Rouge Shine Lipstick in 02 | $12.50 A milky, dewy beige with a hint of peach. It s packed with gold, shimmering micro-pigments that draw attention and light up your lips. Pretty and understated. Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in #18 | $20 This is the most subtle frost we tried a shimmering formula in a matte base makes this shade surprisingly tasteful and pretty for even day wear. If you re afraid of frosty lips, give this one a go. Deborah Lippmann Lipstick in Drops Of Brandy | $22 Deep copper perfection in a vanilla-scented cream lipstick. With this balmy metallic, you get a slightly wet look and a cranberry hue that dazzles. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra Lipstick in Cinnamon | $22.50 A penny-pink copper shade that s fresh and twinkling. The shimmer you see in the tube reads more like a tasteful shine on the lips, and the red undertone gives the color a natural feel that could work on many skin tones. Kevyn Aucoin The Expert Lipcolor in Hanabeth | $35.00 | shop it - Janna -