Matte lipstick fans are in for a treat, says editor Trudi Brewer. Who shares the latest flattering lip stain from French beauty brand Clarins.
Image BeautyEQ Pictured here Clarins Velvet Lip Perfector, in Velvet Rosewood, Velvet Red, Velvet Raspberry, each $40.
Clarins Velvet Lip Perfector, $40
“A flattering one-glide wonder that leaves a stain of long-lasting colour on the lips, which will stay put for hours. ”
The four shades of Clarins Velvet Lip Perfector, $40, see colours below
What is it?
Velvet Lip Perfector joins the cult beauty buy Clarins Lip Perfector that comes in a cream and gloss finish, but this newbie is matte. If you asked me to describe this new matte lip colour, I would say it was a flattering one-glide wonder that leaves a stain of long-lasting colour on the lips, which will stay put for hours. The combination of intense colour pigments without leaving a dry feel familiar the texture is more like a balm than a matte lipstick, which comes in a pocket-size squeeze tube with a sponge tip applicator. The formula leaves a modern, blurred-lip effect you won't need to touch up for hours.
How to use it?
For most of us, a lip colour you can swipe on and walk out the door appeals, not to mention one the lasts for hours. With this newbie, you can amp up the colour by applying it over your regular lipstick or, apply, blot and then reapply for a bold, opaque finish.
