Build Your Makeup Kit: Lip Products

At the most basic level, you only need three lip products. While it is better to have plenty of options, these three colors will be the core of your lipstick collection. You need at least one product that fits each description.

Top: Red lip color. You must have a good shade of red lipstick. Said lipstick must go well with your skin tone, and stay on well. Red lipstick is great for dramatic makeup looks, especially for night. I use ELF's Matte Lip Color.

Middle: Peach/Pink lip color. Another necessity is a good shade of pink. Pink is great for more subtle looks, and is also quite girly. It's less dramatic than red, and thus more versatile. I use Revlon's Baby Stick in "Tahiti," which is a light peachy shade.

Bottom: Nude lip color. The third and final shade that you absolutely can't do without is nude. You need a good nude shade for your lips for a daytime sexy look, or just for days where you don't feel like wearing much makeup. I use lip gloss from Victoria's Secret, but there are plenty of options out there.