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Get mistletoe-ready with Lisa Rinna's 'go-to' lip colors for the holidays
The actress' beauty line has everything you need for a classic red pout — or an unexpected, equally festive alternative.
OK, so you found the perfect holiday outfit — but what about your makeup? Don't be afraid to kick things up this season with sparkly eyeshadow or, even better, a bold lip — Lisa Rinna isn't.
The actress and former Bravo "Real Housewife" first got her lips injected with silicone in her early 20s (the inspiration came after watching the movie Beaches). Now, at 61, she's known for her full pout. She's even joked that her lips have had their own career! Her beauty brand, Rinna Beauty, has lipsticks, lip glosses, plumping oils and more in a wide range of colors — but when it comes to the holidays, Rinna says there's a classic hue that's always a winner.
Rinna Beauty's products are all vegan and animal cruelty-free, and there are no sulfates, parabens, phthalates or gluten. They're also free of any added fragrance or flavors, so they're good for those with sensitive skin.
"I think red is always a go-to for the holidays," she tells Yahoo. "We have this Kiki Lip Kit in the Rinna Beauty line that has a sparkly red gloss that you can put on over the lipstick or by itself, and I just think it's a beautiful combination."
The kit includes the brand's lipstick in the shade I Love Lois, a self-sharpening lip liner in Wink Wink and a lip gloss in Hustle. You can use each product on its own, but when combined, you'll get a deep red lip that's just right for holiday parties, date nights and beyond. Plus, each product is hydrating, so your lips won't shrivel up or crack with each use — especially appreciated as winter dryness sets in.
Ready to make your pout unforgettable? According to the brand, in clinical testing, users of this gloss saw their lips plump up by an average of 21% over 28 days.
Of course, red isn't everyone's thing. But Rinna shared a second, more surprising color option for all your festivities: "Gold is a really cool trend for the holidays. Different shades of gold for your lips look cool."
To add some gold glam to your look, try layering Rinna Beauty's Lip Plumping Gloss in All That Glitters over your go-to lip color or wear it on its own for a subtle shimmer. Pair it with a gold, glittery eye (à la Rinna's Be Extra Iconic Eye Kit) to take your look to the next level.
No matter what you wear to your holiday party — your go-to little black dress or a simple black turtleneck with jeans — a red or gold lip can make your look all the more festive.
