From kiss-proof lipsticks to plumping glosses, OK!’s Zoe Cripps reviews the newest lip launches dropping in time for Valentine’s Day
WORDS: ZOE CRIPPS
1 CLINIQUE ALMOST LIPSTICK IN PINK HONEY £24
With over 500 million views on TikTok worldwide, Clinique’s universally flattering Black Honey lipstick was arguably the most popular lip launch of 2023. Now, a nude-pink sister, which combines the benefits of both a lip balm and a lipstick, has just hit shelves.
Zoe says:
“I loved this soft pink from the first swipe. It has a subtle tint that can be worn alone or over lipstick, and the finish is sheer without feeling sticky. I’ve been reliably informed that it may be too sheer for dark skin tones, so the Black Honey may be better for those wanting more colour payoff.”
2 CATRICE SHINE BOMB LIP LACQUER£4.49
This liquid lipstick sets beautifully on the lips to give a long-lasting lacquered effect. Shop the kiss-proof formula in seven colours ranging from About Last Night, a perfect Valentine’s Day red, to French Silk – a neutral pink.
Zoe says:
“Considering I’m mostly guilty of applying lipstick on the go (because who remembers to apply it before leaving the house?), I don’t have the best track record with lacquer-like formulas. They usually require a lot of precision, but I got on well with the small doe-foot applicator of this product. I like how the liquid dries down quickly but leaves a glossy sheen, making it very wearable and non-drying.”
3 CHARLOTTE TILBURY HOLLYWOOD REDS MATTE REVOLUTION LIPSTICK£27
Some new matte red lipsticks to suit all skin tones have joined the brand’s best-selling Matte Revolution line-up. It’s now available in five shades: Hollywood Vixen, a bright Hollywood red carpet red; Cinematic Red, a bold cherry; Fame Flame, a bright chilli; Pizzazz, a blue-undertone block red and Mark Of A Kiss, a muted rosy red.
Zoe says:
“I fell out of love with red lipstick last year, but after I dug one out of my make-up bag to try for New Year’s Eve, a spark was reignited. Charlotte’s Matte Revolution lipsticks have also long been a formula favourite of mine because of their long-wearing, satin
