Prosperous and pretty

Kung hei fat choi! Happy Chinese New Year to us all. You’ll be seeing red in a good way everywhere for the next few days, as the Chinese associate the color with happiness and good fortune. Here, some pretty picks in the prosperous color.

Urban Dollkiss Real Lip Tone Tint

This comes in more colors than just red, but Blood Red is a really pretty, quite intense pink-red stain. It looks good on its own or with another lip product layered on top and gives a just-bitten look for several hours, even after eating. Also, just look at that adorable apple-shaped packaging! Urban Dollkiss is available at SM Seaside, or on Instagram @ urbandollkissph.

The Body Shop Strawberry body wash

Honestly, I love anything from The Body Shop’s strawberry-scented line of body products, not just the body wash. You don’t need much of the wash to work up some bubbles, and a hint of the fragrance stays on long after your shower. The body polish and body butter can be used separately, but together they’ll give you really supple and moisturized skin.

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear nail color in Cherry Red

I’m one of those people whose nail polish often begins to chip just a couple of days after a manicure. This polish stays on longer than many others I’ve tried, even without the help of a top coat. In a classic shade like Cherry Red, it looks good in the office or on weekends.

Kylie Cosmetics lip kit in Mary Jo K

If you must have only one red liquid lipstick and lip pencil, let them be Mary Jo K from Kylie Cosmetics. The lip pencil glides on like a dream, while the lipstick is as mistake-proof as you can get for a liquid in this very mistake-prone shade. Described as a true blue red, this color looks good on most skin tones and makes teeth appear whiter. I always get compliments while wearing this and I’m sure you will, too.