Best Lipstick In Chicago

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, has been quoted as saying that even when she feels at her worst, she'll make the effort to put on a little lipstick. To her, it shows that she still has her self-respect. There is something about lipstick that's one of those "desert island must-haves" for women. The best lipstick in Chicago can be found at department store cosmetics counters, boutique shops and salons. There's even a company based in Rockford, Ill., with services available in stores throughout the area, that can blend custom shades just for you. With these options, you should have no trouble finding the best lipstick in Chicago.

Sephora

845 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 335-9391
www.sephora.com

Water Tower Place, located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, is one of the city's premier indoor malls. Sephora is located on the fifth level, a short ride up in the mall's signature glass elevator. New to the boutique this year is the Bobbi Brown line of cosmetics, which includes lipstick, gloss and lip liner in a variety of shades. You can still purchase your other favorite lip products like Josie Maran Argan lip treatment, NARS, Bare Essentials and the Sephora collection, just to name a few. Three free samples are included with every purchase. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Aveda

John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 664-0417
www.aveda.com

Chicago's flagship Aveda boutique is located in the Garden Plaza Level (one level down from street level) of the John Hancock Center. It is also in the epicenter of Chicago retail: the Magnificent Mile. Aveda's line of lipsticks and other lip products are designed to nourish, rehydrate and make lips appear fuller. Shades come in peaches, pinks, Earth tones and roses. Aveda is a "green" company; the products are plant-based and contain botanical oils and natural flavors such as mint and vanilla, and new packaging cuts down on waste. Aveda products are available in Aveda stores, salons and department stores throughout the Chicago area. The Michigan Avenue location is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Color Labs

Corporate Office
1112 Fifth Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104
www.colorlabcosmetics.com

If your favorite lipstick brand has been discontinued, you might want to give Color Labs a try. The company is based in Rockford, Ill., but their signature service is available in salons and spas and at select department stores. They specialize in custom color palettes, and all cosmetic products are blended at the counter right in front of the customer. The company also offers custom lipstick matching – send in a tube of your favorite brand, and they'll duplicate it. There's a $10 discount if you order two lipsticks at the same time. Hours vary, depending on location.