If you’ve had a chance to flip through the new September fashion magazines, you’ve certainly noticed one of the big beauty trends this fall is black lipstick. While this look is gorgeously gothy on the runways and in editorial, it’s a little hard to pull off in real life. If your readers are curious—but hesitant—about the trend, a good suggestion for them is black lip gloss. A low-pigment black gloss is easy to wear alone and can be blended with other shades for a little drama.

Lancôme will be debuting such a product in November--Color Fever Gloss in Piha Black. This is part of a luxe lip set created by Aaron de Mey, Lancôme’s new artistic director for makeup. Priced at $48, it features the black gloss and Color Fever Lipstick in Piha Red, inspired by the red of a Christian Louboutin sole. (Piha is the name of the beach near Aaron’s childhood home in New Zealand.) Aaron is a big adherent of having fun with makeup, so the idea is to wear the colors alone or to customize your own shade by mixing them together. (Check out the lips above to see just how that looks.) Aaron also loves to use Piha Black as an eye gloss, by the way.

Only 500 of the sets will be available in the United States, exclusively at the Bloomingdale’s 59th Street location, lancome-usa.com and the five Lancôme boutiques. The waiting list at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street has just opened. Please let your readers know they can call 212-705-2886 to add their names.