Lipstick has been firmly back on the beauty agenda for the past year. After years of lip gloss obsession the power of creamy pigment and block colour turned our heads. Like all good beauty trends, science has a magic way of meeting the demand of the ladies. Harnessing the latest technologies and hot shades, we’ve got the latest batch of lipsticks to lift your mood and your outfit.
Here’s our top pick of perfecting your pout with the latest technologies, cosmetic concoctions and colours to get your lips luscious and luminous for the season.
1.Calvin Klein Pure Colour Lipstick
Calvin Klein New Colour Cosmetics line is here! With lipstick colours that ooze fashion and pigment that glides on like a supermodel sashaying down a catwalk, it is no wonder this lipstick is your access all areas pass in the designer world. A fashion pout which remains striking all day, without drying your lips, makes trying a new shade like a super hot pink in Wow a complete standout.
RRP $35 exclusively to select Myer stores and nationally online from 1st April 2012.
2. Australis Cosmetics Limited Edition Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick
Protecting your pout is what this lipstick will do for you. With SPF 15 and jojoba to soften, this lipstick is like a multi-vitamin for your lips! We are loving the multi-benefit of this lip loving formula. Kakadu plum and vitamin C- but it won’t just taste good, you’ll score fuller lips as well! Available in limited edition shades Hustle and Hula.
RRP $12.95 at Priceline, Big W, Kmart, Target and selected pharmacies nationally until July 2012.
Pictured: Hustle
3. New Dior Addict Extreme Shine
Strong pigments and a light weight formula makes this Dior lipstick deserve a standing ovation for brilliance. The range has colours to make you feel like a professional makeup artist when trying to choose a colour! The lipsticks blend perfectly together so you can combine colours to customise your own lipstick. So Katy Perry of you. With twelve new shades to choose from, mix, combine and apply, there is no excuse why you should not buy all twelve and have a shade of the month for an entire year! Our favourite shade has to be Riviera, to get that tropical yet stylish chic pout.
RRP $49 at Major department stores and selected pharmacies.
4. Vani-T Mineral Lip Colour
Want a creamy lipstick that looks and is good for lips? We love that this completely chemical free lipstick is the perfect fusion of eco-beauty with Vitamin E to condition lips and colour that won’t fade or flake! To make it even more special, the diamante-encrusted packaging makes you look ever so glam when you reapply! Try the perfect shade of pink in Cupcake, a shade so good you will be tempted to eat it!
RRP $32.95
5. MeMeMe Lipstick Goddess Collection
Named after a mythological goddess, this new to the scene British brand has it all. A luxe feel with a satin finish and a range of colours that will suit every occasion.
RRP $23.95 exclusively online at www.mememecosmetics.com.au
Expert Advice:
Using a contrasting or highlighting lip gloss over lipstick can transform the look completely. From a bold red colour; you can instantly have a softer, three-dimensional finish by using a lilac lipgloss on top. If you generally wear pink shades, try using a peach lipgloss for the ultimate natural lip colour.
If you are not yet ready to let go of gloss completely….Rescu. Loves:
Nars Larger Than Life Long-Wear Lip Gloss
OK so you are not yet ready to make the switch to lipstick entirely? Go for a higher pigment gloss that gives good coverage and the shine you still crave. This road-tested lip gloss is lustrous colour meets high-impact shine in a bottle! These glosses glide on smoothly and your lips become luminous and voluminous with a good dose of colour. What makes this lip gloss a stand out product and top choice of make up artists? The applicator. The short-bristle brush helps to deliver a very precise application.
RRP $ 49 at Mecca Cosmetica
