Christian Louboutin Is Adding a $90 Lipstick to Its Beauty Line

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According to The Zoe Report, Christian Louboutin's next phase of beauty industry domination is here, and it isn't cheap. The brand is launching a lipstick line, and each tube costs $90. It probably pairs perfectly with the $50 bottles of nail polish that the brand launched last year. The new lipsticks come in 38 different shades, all in satin, matte, and sheer finishes. If you're not sold on it yet, consider that the packaging doubles as a necklace:

Clearly, the price per wear really evens out considering that the lipstick tube doubles as a totally normal-looking pendant necklace. Thank goodness there's time to save up for the investment—the new line doesn't hit stores until next month.