I get sent a lot of sample beauty products--so many that I'd never have time to test them all myself. So I rely on relatives and girlfriends to help me figure out which are worthy of a second look.

I've always been a lover of lip color. The problem is, lip colors haven't always loved me back. My quests for long-lasting, vibrant hues — be they in pencil, stick, stain, or liquid form — often ...