But, let me tell you, when I tried on this lipgloss in Sephora a few weekends ago, I was anything but ambivalent. I was smitten.

I present to you rhett & scarlett, by tarte:

The colors are great for me – a deep red paired with a gold/sparkly finish. The container is even cool – the two colors can snap off into individual units or remain linked together, with the wands drawn from the center. If red and gold aren’t your thing, there 17 other combinations from which to choose.

I will admit that the first time I visited a Sephora I was weirded out and slightly paranoid about catching someone’s face cooties, but I’m officially over that. And, the best part: I didn’t spend a dime! My darling sister-in-law saw me ogling the lipgloss and snuck it into her purchases as a belated birthday gift. Thanks, Laura! I’d give you a big red-sparkly kiss if it weren’t weird because I married your brother! Nevermind.

What is the best thing you’ve ever found at Sephora, or what is a makeup item you can’t live without?

Affectionately, and with gold sparkles,