Beauty
Hydrate and nourish your lips while adding a pretty pop of colour
1BEAUTIFUL SHADES
This tinted balm is matte and incredibly hydrating thanks to the hyaluronic acid-infused core, which sinks into the lips as you apply the colour. It comes in 15 shades, from deep berry to posy pink.
Avon Hydramatic Matte Lipstick in Ruby, £10, avon.uk.com
From £2.50
2 BARGAIN BUY
This silky formula is infused with healing vitamin E and jojoba oil to intensely nourish your pout. We particularly love the rich, jammy shade, which would pair well with shimmery gold eyeshadow. Also available in peach and pink.
PS… Tinted Lip Balm, £2.50, Primark
3 DESIGNER DOUBLE
Lip oils are big news this year, with lots of brands trying to replicate the cult classic Dior formula. This is a very good match at a fraction of the price. It’s rich, non-sticky, and leaves lips looking plump and juicy.
Revolution Pro Glossy Plump Lip Oil in Cherry, £7, revolutionbeauty.com
4 VEGAN-FRIENDLY
A lightweight balm at the click of a button, which is also suitable for vegans (did you know that lots of balms aren’t?). It adds a subtle dose of colour as well as nourishing and caring for your lips, thanks to its 12-hour hydration promise. And there are 12 lovely shades to choose from.
NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Slick Click, £8.99, Superdrug
5 PLUMP IT UP
Another of E.l.f.’s hardworking bargains, this is a colour, plumper and balm in one. It uses a blend of fruit oils – including blueberry, watermelon and pomegranate – that drench lips with hydration while adding a high-shine shade.
E.l.f. Cosmetics Pout Clout Lip Plumping Pen, £8, elfcosmetics.co.uk
6 ADD FULLNESS
As we age, collagen levels deplete and skin loses its plumpness and bounce, so it can be a good idea to top it up with a supplement or creams. This high-shine formula is blended with a vegan-friendly collagen, for a fuller, plumper pout.
Essence Caring Shine Lipstick, £2.99, justmylook.com
