If there is one thing that could instantly lighten your mood, give you confidence, make you feel like a million bucks and add to that already beautiful smile, it’s a little something on your lips. Whether it’s lipstick, lip gloss or merely a glossy lip treatment, these recently launched products have you covered.
There are so many lip treatments and masks out there these days, but essence’s The Super Peptide Glossy Lip Treatment has had a huge effect on our long-term lip game. While it comes with caring shea butter, peptides and Vitamin E, it also adds a hint of colour to those bleak winter lips. We particularly love the colour, 02 Pinkified. It’s subtle, yet effective, making you look freshened up and fabulous.
essence’s Glossy Glaze High Shine Lipstick will stop you in your tracks. It’s as soft as it’s shiny on your lips and makes for the perfect winter companion – that kind of lipstick you’ll always want to keep close.
For a quick fix before a morning meeting, opt for Catrice’s Blushin’ Charm Multi Stick. We love the 010 Pink Sweetheart shade, which adds just the right amount of colour to your lips (and your cheeks). In fact, this is the one product to keep on your desk, allowing you to instantly feel comfortable and confident on those dreaded video meetings.
Catrice’s Butter Drippin’ Glossy Lip Balm is a must-have. The small, compact packaging makes it perfect to pack into any and every handbag. In addition, it comes with peptides, mango and shea butter, as well as a touch of colour, leaving your lips feeling nourished and nurtured. If you’re into the latest fashion craze of burgundy and plum, the 030 Butter Together is the perfect match.
The Birthday Bomb Shiny Lipgloss from essence is another great addition to your lip product collection. Keep an eye out for the “01 Cake My Day” shade, which is simply divine and the ultimate lip fix for any celebration. This non-sticky lip gloss comes with a shimmer and a shine, adding that touch of glam you’re after for a night out.
Of course, if you’re looking for even more of a shimmer, the Catrice Diamond Glaze Lip Gloss won’t leave you hanging. It’s a multi-dimensional glitter lip gloss that is sure to make heads turn.
Speaking of turning heads, another product that is sure to make ’em melt is Catrice’s Melt & Plump Juicy Lip Plumper. Yes, it’s exactly what it says on the label, plus a dash of glitter. We love the darker “030 Tipsy In Love” colour, which adds some sophistication to your outfit of the day. However, it comes with menthol (for the plumping effect), so if you have sensitive lips, this might not be the ideal plumping solution.
Further to the above, there are two products we’d like to highlight for longer-lasting lip looks. The first is the Glass Like Dewy Lip Tint from Catrice, which comes with jojoba oil and vitamin E. Ultimately, this lip tint stains the skin, leaving the colour on for much longer. Last, but not least, essence’s Line ’n Stain Tattoo Lip Liner is another product we can highly recommend. This long-lasting liquid lip liner offers makeup lovers the perfect solution to lining their lips with a pen-like tip that makes application easy and effortless.
Whether you’re looking for plumped, pretty, or perfectly lined lips, the above suggestions will go a long way in your daily beauty routine!
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