Typically, when lipstick sales are up, the economy is tanking. However, that theory is not always foolproof. Skincare and fragrance won out over makeup during the pandemic; masks messed with our makeup routines - right? But now that the mask mandate is over, lipstick is back on our radar - and we could not be happier. Every formula, including satin-matte, healing balms and shiny gloss, is making a long-awaited comeback. Here is the fastest way to brighten your mask-free smile; scroll on to find our new spring beauty buy, says editor Trudi Brewer.

Lip gloss

Get glossing, people. That gleaming 90s-inspired lip look is everywhere. It adds an instant youthful boost, and always puts me in the mood to party. This spring, the hottest shades are cherry and wine - feast your eyes on these beauties.

Kosas Wet Lip Oil Plumping Treatment Gloss, in Jaws $33. Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in Black Honey Pop, $50, hits stores September 26. PATRICK TA Major Volume Plumping Gloss, in Full Syringe, $44. FENTY BEAUTY Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer + Plumper, in Hot Cherry, $42.

Satin matte Lipstick

Forget the matte of yesteryear; this spring satin and velvety matte lipstick are both luxuriously, long-lasting as well as hydrating. But again, colour is everything, and we are always tempted by the cool pinks and limited edition reds - you can thank us later.

GUCCI Rouge À Lèvres Mat Limited-Edition Lipstick, in Goldie Red, $74. MAC Velvet Blur Slim Stick Lipstick, in Brick Through, $38. Yves Saint Laurent The Slim Velvet Radical, in 302 $64. Tom Ford Lip Color Matte, in Pussycat $82.

Lip Balm

We all have a few lip balms rolling around in the bottom of our bags, guilty. But to help you navigate what newbies to buy (and let’s face it, there are some superstars, Burt’s Bees is one, it’s 100 per cent natural), we have shared the most hydrating and the most luxurious. We are very passionate about our balms, so here’s what’s on rotation in our office right now.

Burts Bees Tropical Pineapple Lip Balm, $9. Dior Addict Lip Glow Lip Balm, $64. GUERLAIN Kiss Kiss Bee Glow Lip Balm, $63. Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips in Enigmatic Edward, $59.