Is there a bigger win than finding the perfect red lipstick? I wouldn’t know—it’s just what I’ve been told. Beauty, apparently, is simply a matter of finding the right products. If you manage to do so, you’re essentially winning.
As a beauty journalist, I’ve felt that pressure—to find the right products not just for myself but for others as well. But despite access to the world's experts and a plethora of products, I’ve not succeeded in my quest for the perfect red lipstick. I’ve been searching for years now, and I'm too embarrassed to admit exactly how many I've tried—just know that it’s been a long journey. And I’ve finally given up.
