Face Value
Summer is hopefully just round the corner, which means the eyes will be covered, literally, with a good pair of sunnies. Shadows and pencils can take a back seat, but this leaves lips on centre court. Whether you choose to gloss, mattify or simply keep them au naturel, this array of pout-enhancing gloriousness is here to help and inspire.
Armani Prisma Glass £32
Glosses can be tricksy – sticky and uncomfortable, but not this beauty. One swipe suitably glossifies with a sheer wash of colour. 07 is a fabulous shade if you like a good nude.
Clarins Lip Perfector £25
This is one of my sister’s all-time favourites. It’s more than a gloss with a subtle colour payoff and skincare formula to plump and nourish, and very easy to reapply on the go.
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask £21
This little pot of goodness is popular for a reason, with its ultra-nourishing formula that encourages soft, luscious lips. I’m never without it.
Lisa Eldridge Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick £49
In my mind, everything LE creates is pure makeup magic and this glorious refillable lipstick is the height of sustainable luxury. It’s a crème lipstick that glides on with a soft, luminous sheen to a soft-focus, lip-smoothing blur. There are 13 delicious shades to choose from (pictured here in Ribbon) and you can even personalise the casing. Just delightful.
Merit Lip Liner £21
It’s buildbale, hydrating and sheer, so is brilliant if you are new to liners, or worried about harsh lines. You literally can’t go wrong. Bespoke is my favourite colour – the perfect pinky brown.
NYX Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain £11
This is new to me and I love it. The ballpoint liner is surprisingly easy to apply and lasts well. Blendable to eliminate harsh lines or go bold for a perfectly sculpted bouche.
Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask £27
A leave-on lip mask that works to plump fine lines for a firmer, fuller look. It glides on, leaving no oily residue and the packaging alone is a thing of miniature beauty.
Vieve Poutder £24
Unusual in texture, this velvety lip mousse creates a blurred, soft-focus effect. Prime with balm and blot for a flawless finish.
