It’s true, I never leave my house without lipstick — it’s always in my bag, on my lips, wherever I go. I’m that friend who carries multiple lipstick options, stored safely in my little makeup pouch. This paraphernalia ranges from liquid mattes, matte-mattes, sheer tints, balmy tints, glossy tints, good ol’ creamy bullets and of course, an all-round lip balm (the stickier the better, please, I like my lips super hydrated at all times).
So while there are some classics that I will always cherish, I’m almost always rotating and trying out new formulas and shades that suit my mood. Here’s a little secret: you’ll never be able to tell the exact shade I’m wearing because most often, I mix two to get the perfect colour I’ve envisioned with my look. Here, for National Lipstick Day, I am noting down my current favourites, glide ‘em on for a full-on pout or my favourite way to wear a lippie: two dots and blend away with your fingertip for the most gorgeous wash of colour.
- Dior Addict Lip Glow in ‘Raspberry’
All the lipstick girlies love it and for good reason. It’s not really a lipstick, yet gives you just the right amount of barely-there colour plus moisture-boost. It really makes your lips glow, and gives you that my-lips-but-better feeling, and that’s probably why we all love it.
- Lisa Eldridge True Velvet Lip Colour in ‘Velvet Morning’
This one’s special, not just because it was a gift from a dear colleague who’s as obsessed with beauty but also, I’ve never met a matte as pretty looking and true to its name as Lisa Eldridge’s True Velvets. It looks like it was made of soft velvet, and applying this lipstick feels like a gentle, plush caress. Plus, this hot-orange red is that one statement-making number every girl should have, for times when you just gotta show them how it’s done.
- NARS Power Matte Lipstick in ‘Dragon Girl’
My go-to for a power-red lip. This is one of my favourite reds not just because of its cool-toned vividness but also because it glides on like butter, feels like nothing on your lips, yet stays on like a real matte.
- Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint in ‘Bare Cherry’
Everyone should have a cherry orange in their kit to brighten up a dull day. This tinted lip treatment provides a sheer wash of cheerful colour onto dry lips, instantly hydrating them with its mix of botanical oils.
- Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in ‘Mrs Kisses’
A creamy, rosy nude, gliding it on your lips is a dream. Plus, I love the crystalised bejeweled bullet — it’s as pretty on the outside as it is on your lips!
- Flossy Cosmetics In Therapy Liquid Lipstick in ‘Playdate’
I found the perfect nude lipstick, yet again. Besides the could-wear-you-all-day-everyday shade, it’s the air-like light texture that makes you want to reach for it every time.
- Mamaearth Soft Matte Long Stay Lipstick in ‘Petal Pink’
I used to shy away from soft pink lipsticks as I didn’t think they’d suit my skin tone, until I stopped caring so much and tried it on anyway. This warm-toned pink lipstick is a great everyday-wear shade that has the potential to look good on almost every skin colour.
- M.A.C Powder Kiss Lip Colour in ‘Devoted to Chilli’
I’m a retro girl at heart so I love a good brown lipstick. This yummy, richly-pigmented, copper-coloured lipstick is not exactly a true-brown but a rather bricky brown, but it’s such a cool-girl shade with a unique mousse-like texture — great for those who want to give brown a shot but have been hesitant to put it on.
- FAE Beauty Lip Whip in ‘Grind’
I like how the name is so apt for why I like this one — great for the daily grind where you don’t want to worry too much about touch ups. Most times this liquid lippie lasts long enough to take you from 9-5. It’s a true matte that doesn’t feel too heavy or dry on the lips. But as with any matte lipstick I always apply a light layer of lip balm before.
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