RED BALM

This time of year, most Minnesotans are a little bit paler. A nice way to compensate is with a red-tinted lip, which just so happens to be in style right now. Benefit recently reformulated its ruby-hued Benetint Lip Balm ($20, available at counters in Macy's and Nordstrom and www.benefitcosmetics.com). The new and improved version is smoother and shinier and has the added bonus of SPF 15. That should definitely make you smile.

SARA GLASSMAN