Well-dressed lips are bolder than ever this winter. Think clean-looking skin, grooming brows and luxe lashes with a pop of colour on your best assets. Editor Trudi Brewer shares the latest suede and gloss formulas in bold, stunning colours she is coveting right now.
Lipstick is back with the resurgence of lipliners in shades of deep red and bold burgundy or subtle suede-looking nudes. A simple addition to your makeup routine, your goal went to the latest lip trend, a sharp border, and the illusion of fullness. Remember, a swipe of lipstick is affordable, enjoyable, and a great way to wake up your face.
Revlon Colorstay suede Ink, in Feed The Flame, $32.
The pigment in this lippy is infallible. It delivers an intense matte coverage, with a barely there 'naked lip feel' on the lips. It’s also life-proof, staying put even through a long lunch. Finally, it doesn’t just deliver that great transfer-proof colour; being infused with vitamin E, it’s also nourishing while you wear it. There are 18 glorious colours.
MECCA MAX Pout Pop Sheer Lipstick, in Go, Get ‘em $22.
For $22, you have a creamy balm-like, glossy formula without being sticky. Why do we rate it? Its juicy, lip-plumping finish gives your lips in the six pretty shades from wearable nudes rose and this on-trend orange. Of course, it’s vegan and cruelty-free. There are ten shades.
GUCCI Rouge À Lèvres Mat Limited-Edition Lipstick, in Goldie Red $74.
It’s the most luxe-y creamy matte texture leaves lips with a velvet-like finish. This is Gucci’s famous colour, a bold true blue red, and as a nod to that, this lipstick is dressed in a new retro black print with gold hearts and stars. This is one lipstick you want to pull out at lunch to reapply.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur, in Ruby Blu, $60.
If you’re a gloss fan, the combination of powder blur technology leaves a weightless matte finish, and hyaluronic acid instantly nourishes. At the same time, a film-forming resin ensures it stays put for hours. Made by a top (one of our favourite) makeup artists, we would expect nothing less. There are eight shades.
MAYBELLINE SUPERSTAY VINYL INK LONGWEAR LIQUID LIPSTICK, IN ROYAL, $32.
They are the first brand to create a gloss with Teflon-tough hold with a shine, courtesy of two silicone resins. Did I mention how comfortable wearing those long-wearing pigments are? If you're into lip colour, you won't have to worry about retouching every five minutes; this is for you. There are nine new shades.
Clinique x Kate Spade Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in Black Honey, $51.
While this is not new, the designer collab with Kate Spade has again elevated one of our favourite gloss colours. This suits-everyone berry-coloured gloss is also stacked with hyaluronic acid, aloe, avocado, and Shea butter. I promise you cult beauty buy will be the best addition to your beauty bag.
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