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7 luscious, low-may lipsticks every Houstonian needs for that perfect pout

Hydrate and glow with Eco Lips Brazilian Vegan Lip Tint.

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This season’s on-trend makeup look is low maintenance and high impact. Think lip balms with extra hydration and SPF, low-effort lip stains or lipstick reminiscent of your favorite Disney Princess. (We see you, Moana! Read on for more on her.)

To celebrate National Lipstick Day on Friday, July 29, we’ve curated a list of seven lip products worth adding to your rotation. Don’t worry about heat and humidity melting away your color of choice; these summer 2022 makeup picks are hot-weather friendly.

Shop from well-known Houston makeup artists or go national with must-have brands to keep those luscious lips hydrated, low-may, and on-point.

Longwear Lipcolor
Jentry Kelley; $27
Houston’s favorite makeup maven, Jentry Kelley, spun her magic and created a lip color that stays on for hours without having to reapply. Available in 11 rich shades with names like Skinny dip, Nosey Rosey and Azalea Trail, her lip products promise to go on ultra-light with a touch of shimmer. Jentry makes it easy to get your hands on her products by shopping online or in her seven Houston-area locations.

Vitamin C Lip Balm
Makeup by Mari; $22
Perfect for those who want a hint of color and the ultimate in lip protection, Houston makeup artist and entrepreneur Mari Metzler has you covered. Her coveted lip balm contains not only Vitamin C but also jojoba and avocado oils to keep hydration locked in. Mari’s full line of lip products are available online or in her Premier Aesthetics Houston boutique.

Crème à Lèvres Douce - Lip Gloss
artonitmakeup; $30
Ultra-glam Houston makeup artist Sergio Escalona’s lip glosses are made in small batches to ensure quality and freshness. Available in 10 shades and infused with antioxidants to protect from environmental damage, those in the know scoop them up from his San Felipe store or add to cart online.

MYX Blend Bar
$50 and up
Why not celebrate National Lipstick Day by creating a custom lip shade? Located in Rice Village, MYX Blend Bar will help you choose from different styles and shades of lipsticks to compliment your skin tone. Enhance your masterpiece with glitter, vitamins, SPF, or anti-aging treatments and pick the perfect custom packaging for your new bespoke product.

Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain
Fenty Beauty; $24
This first-ever lip stain from Rhianna’s Fenty Beauty sold out just as quickly as it launched. Unlike other lip stains that can leave lips dry and flaky, this oil-in-water formula goes on glossy for all-day hydration and a low-maintenance look. Available in four shades, snag one before they’re gone.

Brazilian Vegan Lip Tint
Eco Lips; $5.49
Made with ethically sourced babaçu and pracaxi oils along with cupuaçu butter, Eco Lips’ line of tinted lip balms moisturizes and protects. Fairtrade certified the fruity flavored balms provide matte coverage perfect for on-the-go use.

Moana, Pochahontoas, Rapunzel Lux Lipsticks
ColourPop; $10
ColourPop just dropped three additional colors of their nostalgic Disney Princess collection. Moana, Pocahontas, and Rapunzel now have shades in ColourPop’s iconic full-coverage set. These lightweight lipsticks are infused with jojoba and pomegranate seed butters that add extra hydration and softness for long-lasting wear.

Rihanna’s ultra-inclusive line dropped its latest Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain.

Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain Rihanna

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Rihanna’s ultra-inclusive line dropped its latest Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain.

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Stepping up

Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

Cowboy boots are based in tradition, but Miron Crosby continues to find ways to move the conversation forward. The Dallas-based label’s latest release, the Maggie Patent Collection, debuts a new material to its signature lineup while staying true to the workmanship that built its following.

The brand’s best-selling Maggie boot is now available in a high-gloss patent leather. Although the new finish changes the silhouette's tone, delivering a more fashion-forward take on Western footwear, the boot’s structure remains the same.

“Maggie is such a classic, flattering shape, so even when you introduce something like a patent, it still feels timeless at its core,” co-founder Sarah Means Ward tells CultureMap.

When designing the boot, the sisters were careful not to lean into trends. They focused on letting the material enhance the boot rather than redefine it. “We wanted it to feel elevated and refined instead of overly flashy,” says Ward.

Miron Crosby Maggie Patent New colorways Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal bring depth and shine to the Maggie Patent lineup.Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Texas has strong roots and ideas about Western wear, and introducing patent leather into a heritage category can come with risks. The sisters approached the new collection with a respect for tradition as their foundation.

“The craftsmanship, the construction, the way the boot fits and feels, those elements are non-negotiable,” Duplantis says. “From there, it’s about evolving the design in a way that still feels authentic.”

The look was first tested in 2019 when Miron Crosby worked with Prabal Gurung on a limited run of patent boots for his runway show. That collaboration allowed Miron Crosby to explore new materials, something the brand has continued to build on. With Maggie Patent, that early concept was refined into a boot designed for daily wear, not just for the runway.

“It showed us that something as unexpected as patent leather can feel completely natural in a Western silhouette when it’s approached thoughtfully,” says co-founder Lizzie Means Duplantis.

The collection is available at their River Oaks boutique, in three colorways: Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal, which were influenced by materials seen at the 2025 Lineapelle show in Milan.

“The patent leathers had this incredible richness that made us think about color in a different way,” Ward says.

The sisters chose colors that were naturally approachable. Neutral tones like Beurre and Sable are great for everyday wear, while Transformative Teal offers a statement moment. “Some days (our customer) wants something understated, other days she wants something that stands out,” says Duplantis. “This was about giving her both.”

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

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