Archives for May 2009

Recession! Down times! Hard times! Save Money!

Hands up who’s been hearing all this lately? The current economic recession is not a myth, its a reality. But cosmetics companies may be finding a silver lining in the dark cloud of recession because of the “Lipstick Economy”.

The Lipstick Economy theory is that in times of economic down turn, the sales of lipsticks go up because its one of the cheaper cosmetics and it still helps you look good. You can skip the eyeshadow and blush but still look pretty polished with just lipstick on. So it might be an indicator of the economic situation. (NY Times) Think of the Great Depression – women were still immaculately turned out with bright red lipstick defying the gloom and doom of the economy!

People who might otherwise spend on a luxury item or a higher priced item may cut back. Instead of spending money on collagen lip implants they can try a lip plumper at a fraction of the cost. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars or ringgit on a new dress, they may save that, but for a personal treat, buy a new lipstick. Few lipsticks exceed the RM100 mark – those that do, like the Guerlain Rouge G fall under luxury. So, if you might otherwise spend RM1000 on a new bag then spending RM145 on a new Guerlain Rouge G lipstick might be a nice substitute – you still get luxury and a treat but you save RM855 🙂

So, with the lipstick economy firmly in mind, here’s my project for June – 30 lipsticks in 30 days.

Starting June 1 until June 30 I will be featuring 1 lipstick a day of some of my favourite lipsticks, introducing others and maybe even highlighting some brand picks. I’m a lipstick girl, so this is going to be fun! 😀

The list of lipsticks featured will be updated below with the links as the days progress so bookmark this page or come back and see if your favourite lipstick is featured or if you could discover a new favourite 🙂

30 Lipsticks 30 days project

1. Benefit Cosmetics Silky Finish Lipstick – Frenched
2. NYX Cosmetics Black Label Lipstick – Opium
3. Lancome L’absolu Rouge Rouge Rayonnant 47
4. Chanel Infrarouge Lipstick – Matador
5. Maybelline 3D Collagen Watershine – #304
6. Kanebo Coffret D’or Full Styling Rouge RS-242
7. Lunasol Intellectual Lips Lipstick #10 Pure Pink
8. Shu Uemura Lolishine Lipstick #332
9. Kanebo T’estimo Serumdrape Lipstick
10. Giorgio Armani Shine Lipstick #4
11. Giorgio Armani Silk Lipstick #9
12. Dior Addict Lipstick – Rose Vision
13. NYX Round Lipstick – Peach
14. Bourjois Framboisine pour Felines
15. Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss Stick Sunlit Coral
16. Monave Mineral Lipgloss – Silk Garnet
17. Rimmel Gloss Maxx Lipstick 004
18. Dior Rouge Dior Eternal Pink
19. Guerlain Kiss Kiss – Reve D’or
20. I Nuovi Ivoluxe Lipstick – Passion
21. Definite Makeup – Angel Smile
22. Clinique ButterShine – Berry Blush
23. I Nuovi Ivoluxe Lush Lipstick
24. Dior Addict High Color Provocative Pink
25. L’oreal Color Riche Color Magic (Michelle Yeoh)
26. Maybelline Water Shine – Fresh Cherry
27. Rimmel Longlasting Lipstick – A drop of sherry
28. Clinique High Impact Lipstick – RSVPink
29. Maybelline Watershine 3D Collagen – #304
30. L’oreal Rose Glam Color Riche – 5 lipsticks! 😀