Le sigh: Lip gloss stays put for about five minutes and lip stain can be drying.#firstworldproblem

Thankfully, YSL has addressed our desire for a shiny, moisturizing formula that stays put with the new Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain ($34, available exclusively at Sephora). This haute hybrid provides the shine of lip gloss and staying power of a stain. Sold!

And speaking of Sephora, did you know that two stores are set to open this spring? One downtown (hallelujah!) and another at Rockland. Stay tuned for sneak peeks. —Christine Laroche

Sephora, Fairview Pointe Claire, 6815 Rte Transcanadienne, Montreal, 514-630-6100, www.sephora.com

We’ve been obsessed with NARS makeup ever since we discovered that their bestselling Orgasm blush really did create a cheeky post-coital glow.

Now we’re coveting the moisturizing Velvet Gloss lip pencils ($30), launching tomorrow. We’ll be skipping lunch to head to the brand new 1000 square-foot NARS counter at The Bay downtown to pick up the easy-to-apply pencil in New Lover, a golden pink shade that will make your lips look like you’ve been engaging in some heavy make-out sessions with a new man.

Wear the blush with the lip gloss and let the office gossip fly!

The Bay, 585 Ste. Catherine W., Montreal, 514-281-4422, www.narscosmetics.com

We’re pleased as punch when our best pals tie the knot/land that perfect job/get engaged, but we’re running out of cool ways to fête their successes.

Lose the been-there-done-that karaoke machine and bring on the Gloss Bar, an on-site service that lets each guest customize her own tube of lip gloss to take home at the end of the night. After choosing a colour, scent and level of sparkle, sit back and sip cocktails while technicians get to work blending your picks.

Best of all, no tone-deaf cover versions of Cheap Trick.

$15/gloss for 30 guests, www.glossbar.com