Tinted-yet-hydrating lip formulas

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Beauty lab

Our beauty team swiped the latest subtle lip innovations to see what reigns supreme

WORDS: CHARLOTTE BITMEAD

1. MERIT SHADE SLICK SHEER TINTED GELÉE LIP OIL, £26

Leaving your lips as juicy as the maraschino cherry garnish in your cocktail, these unique jelly-esque glosses leave pouts looking plumper from the get-go. The customisable formula contains pigments that work with your natural pH, making each shade unique. Think your lips, but better.

2. MAC SQUIRT PLUMPING GLOSS STICK, £22

While the turquoise hue reminds us of the Ichiban Lipstick for Men nightmare (Friends fans will know), the punchy shades only provide a hint of colour, leaving lips dripping in hydration. Think: lip glosses in stick form. The zingy ginger root extract leaves your lips with a comfortable tingle and looking visibly plumper from first swipe.

3. BENEFIT SECRET OASIS BUTTER BALM, £17

The watery formula not only quenches dry lips in an instant, but also allows for optimal blending, leaving pouts with a subtle wash of colour and an optimal glossy finish. The light, cloud-like texture feels undetectable after application, plus your lips are left feeling softer and smoother long after the balm wears off.

4. RMS LIPLIGHTS CREAM LIP GLOSS, £23

These paints are the ideal hybrid of a nourishing balm and the colour pay-off of a creamy lipstick. You can build the buttery texture up as you wish, taking your lips from a low-key natur

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Cosmopolitan - UK Magazine

25 July 2023

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