I’ve tried tinted lip balms for day, but for whatever reason, I don’t use them regularly. Now comes one that I think I’ll try. Mary Kay has announced new Tinted Lip Balms with SPF 15, available in five colors –Blush, Poppy, Natural, Rose and Apricot.

What’s more, the balm’s botanically-enriched formula is packed with lip-loving ingredients such as jojoba oil and shea butter which soothe and hydrate your pucker all while creating a shine-enhanced lip tint.

Cost is $13. Call your favorite Mary Kay consultant or go online to marykay.com.

Mary Kay Gingerbread Creme Lipstick

It’s beauty that counts. Every tube sold of  Mary Kay lipstick in Gingerbread or Pink Passion will benefit domestic violence prevention.

Mary Kay Ash, the late founder of Mary Kay Inc., believed in giving back.  The company’s latest philanthropic effort is in honor of her birthday on May 12.  Beginning May 12 through Dec. 15,  Mary Kay Inc. will donate $1 from each sale of Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Gingerbread and new, limited-edition Pink Passion to help women and children around the globe through the Beauty that Counts initiative.

Mary Kay Pink Passion Creme Lipstick

As part of this effort in the United States, Mary Kay Inc. will support the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation in its efforts to end domestic violence.

The lipsticks are enriched with emollient and moisturizers and  as subtle vanilla flavor.

Cost is $13. To find an independent beauty consultant, go online to www.marykay.com or call (800) MARY KAY (627-9529).

In honor of pink, I’m giving away one makeup bag of Max Factor cosmetics filled with three pink lipsticks in varying shades, 2000 Calorie Extreme Lash Plumper, Mineral Blush in Roses and a blush brush, and two bottles of Color Genius Foundation with minerals in Happy No. 1 and Natural No. 3.

To enter our drawing, send an e-mail to fashionmatters@opubco.com. Include your name and mailing address. We’ll select one lucky winner. Deadline to enter the drawing is May 8.

Drew Barrymore, a cast member in "Grey Gardens," arrives at the premiere in Los Angeles.

I’m loving pink lipstick these days. Makeup artists say it makes you look more youthful. I’m all for that. Watch for a story on pink lipstick soon in the Life section. I just wanted to share this picture of Drew Barrymore … in pink lipstick.  I even like how she channeled the ’80s with that big hair.

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick

I’ve never been a fan of long-wearing lipsticks, but I may give a new lineup from Revlon a try.  The new Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick is designed to give women 12 hours of “food proof” color in only one application.

The lipstick is available in 20 colors and frosted shades and retails for $10.99.  Long-wearing lipsticks have lost some of their appeal, partly because they tend to be drying to the lips. And until now, most long-wearing lipsticks had two steps and always required a top coat. “This is the only one-step product that has it all,”  said Annete Falso, Revlon’s vice president of product development.

That fact that it doesn’t require a top coat is enough to grab my attention.   Now let’s see if it really works. The new lipstick  should be in stores this week.  FYI: I’m loving the three colors on the left. Hope they look that good on.

Check out Bobbi Brown’s new Skin Foundation SPF 15, Face Touch Up Sticks and Blushed Pink Collection.

Available in 17 shades, Bobbi’s Skin Foundation SPF 15 is formulated with a  balance of pigments, emollients and light reflective optics that will leave skin looking smooth and hydrated. It retails for $45.

The Face Touch Up Sticks can be used to conceal any imperfectionss, redness or blemishes. They’re small, so stash one in your handbag or desk drawer. Available in 17 shades for $22.

The new Blushed Pink Collection also debuts in February. It includes four sparkle eye shadows that feature a new featherweight formula that lights up eyes with a special combination of shimmering pearls and glitter. The collection also includes two additional eye shadows, two lip glosses and a new shade of creamy lip color.

Bobbi Brown is available at Balliet’s and Dillard’s.

Sparkle eye shadow

Imagine a look marked by deep purple-infushed hues, offset with hints of sparkle. Just what the holidays ordered, right?

The Nars holiday collection focuses on bold, regal purple eyes paired with a berry-stained glossy pout. On the flip side are eyes gilded with metallic tones of silver and gold.  Lips, cheeks and nails need just a hint of peachy-pink made even more flattering with a whisper of gold.

Nars is available at The MakeUp Bar and Sephora.

The highlights:

Super Orgasm Blush ($25). Nars enhances the classic with golden flecks.

Jolie Poupee Duo Eyeshadow ($32). Shades of vibrant violet and pearlescent purple.

Night Life Single Eyeshadow ($22). Add light and shimmer to your lids with silver shadow infused with silver particles.

Silent Night Single Eyeshadow ($22). Shadow enhanced with gold flecks.

Canaille Lipstick ($24). Satin lipstick in a shade of shimmering mahogany.

All Night Long Lip Gloss ($24). Semi-sheer dusty raspberry.

Orgasm Nail Polish ($16). Classic peach pinky and golden shimmer hue.

Beauty addict’s favorite: Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips ($18).  Mineral-infused lip polish imparts a high shine and keeps lips soft and smooth without feeling sticky.

Cult favorite must-have: Urban Decay Primer Potion ($16). Eyelid primer keeps shadow from doing a disappearing act.

Biggest beauty breakthrough: O-GLOSS Intuitive Lip Gloss With Goji Berry-C Complex ($22). Reacts with your personal skin chemistry to transform from clear into your custom shade of pink.

Best natural wonder: Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk ($12-$18). Infused with a splash of lily of the valley fragrance in a rich base of oils, shea butter, cocoa butter, and vitamins E and C, Hair Milk is ideal for defining natural curls and giving hair shine and bounce.

Best concealer: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Face ($18.) Covers dark circles and skin perfections for a flawless complexion.

Best foundation: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation ($25). Made of only pure, crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream and buffs on like silk

Best powder: Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil ($19). Mineral Veil melts into your skin, infusing it with softness and light as it gently absorbs oil and minimizes the appearance of lines and pores.

Best primer: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($36- $42). This silky primer smoothes and perfects skin as it fills in fine lines and pores.

Best tinted moisturizer: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($42). Sheer, lightweight moisturizer with SPF 20 sunscreen and a hint of color for radiant looking skin.

Best eyeliner: Smashbox Cream Eyeliner ($22. Smashbox’s signature cream liner goes on best with a brush for a smudge proof lash line.

Best eyeshadow: Smashbox Eye Shadow Trio ($28). These versatile, perfectly coordinated shadow trios take the guesswork out of the picture-perfect, three-color eye.

Best mascara: Dior DiorShow Mascara ($23). Super volumizing, lengthening and curling mascara.

Best lip gloss: Nars Lip Gloss ($23) Highly pigmented lip color goes on smoothly. Best lipstick: Nars Lipstick ($23).  Enriched with vitamin E and promises satin-looking lips with color that stays true.

 Best Blush: Nars Blush ($25). Dust cheeks with translucent and natural shades for the perfect flush.Best bronzer: Benefit Cosmetics Boxed Powder Collection ($28).  Radian powders that deliver a sun-kissed, goddess style glow.

Best eye treatment: Kinerase Intensive Eye Cream ($59). Gentle, non-irritating formula that works to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve tone and texture.

 Best face cleanser: Philosophy Purity Made Simple ($10-$32). Rapidly dissolves dirt and makeup for a deep clean.

Best face moisturizer: Philosophy Hope in a Jar ($15-$38). Creates a rosy, glowing complexion.

Best skin savior: Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask ($52), This burst of oxygen delivers the vitamins needed to bring skin back to life.

Best zit zapper: Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Blemish Therapy ($28). Combines the non-irritating, exfoliating properties of 100 percent pure RareMineralsconcentrate with the acne-fighting benefits of natural sulfur to treat acne and blemishes.

Best body cleanser: Philosophy Amazing Grace Bath, Shampoo & Shower Gel ($22). Tthree-in-one bath, shampoo, and shower gel is scented with the lovely Grace fragrance.

Best body moisturizer: Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion ($34- $41). Helps to purify, moisturize, and revitalize dry and aged skin with a blend of antioxidants and vitamins E and C.

Best tress refresher: Ojon Rub Out Dry Cleanser ($10-$24).  Instantly erases impurities, toxins, excess oil, and product build-up, while increasing hair volume at the root and treating the hair and scalp.

Best tress tamer: Frédéric Fekkai Glossing Cream ($20-$27.50).  A leave in cream that boosts shine and repairs styling damage, while shielding hair from UV rays.

Best sunscreen: Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55 ($33).  Provides defense against powerful UVA/UVB rays and is formulated with the retexturizing ingredient Xylitol to keep skin looking soft and healthy. Best fragrance for her: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue ($30-$80). The liveliness of Sicilian citron, the happiness of Granny Smith apple, the spontaneity of bluebells, the intensity of jasmine, the freshness of bamboo, the charm of white rose, the character of cedar wood, the fullness of amber, and the embrace of musk.

Best fragrance for him: Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme ($16-$67.50).  Born from the sea, the sun, the earth, and the breeze of a Mediterranean island.

Best tool: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($19). The mother of all eyelash curlers.