New lipstick trends to try

One quick look at what’s trending on the runways and you’ll see that bright, shiny lips are here to stay. But if you want to nail the look, you’ll have to go bold! Vibrant, vivacious red is this season’s go-to hue.

To get the look prep your lips with a gentle lip scrub if you want your lipstick to last longer. Next, choose your formula: Maybelline Superstay Vinyl Ink Lipstick in Red Hot gives the high shine effect of a gloss, but the long-lasting effects of a liquid lipstick. Catrice Vegan Matt Lipstick in Be Seductive gives a creamy, matte finish and is enriched with vegan collagen, hyaluronic acid, murumuru butter and aloe vera for an extra comfortable feel.

Zaron Matte Lip Fix in Va Va Voom will give you the perfect matte finish with lots of lip-loving moisture thanks to hydrogenated shea butter; and Revlon ColorStay Matte Lite Ink Crayon in She’s Fly comes with a built-in sharpener that makes it easy to apply on the go. It’s also smudge-proof, non-feathering and water-resistant for all-day wear you can rely on.

The new natural 

Want to get Hailey Bieber’s on-trend pout? Then try the ‘natural girl lip look’. It’s all about taking care of your lips so that they’re soft, smooth and ultra-kissable. How? With the right lip care of course. 

Before you go to sleep, apply a thin layer of Essence Lip Care Booster Overnight Lip Mask onto clean lips. It contains 10% oat milk extract to deeply moisturise and repair lips while you sleep. Alternatively, pop on Sorbet Hydro Gel Lip Mask as you hop out of the shower in the evening for 10 minutes to boost your lips’ moisture levels. 

Now that your lips are in tip-top shape, all you need to do before you zip out the door is add a plumping lip gloss like Catrice Better Than Fake Plumping Lip Gloss in Lifting Nude or something with serious shine like Zaron Luxurious Lip Gloss in 24 Karat.

Just bitten lip tints

Looking for a lipstick trend that’s easy to pull off, especially for those who love a low-maintenance look? Try sheer lip tints and balms. Create your own summer-approved look with The Body Shop Swipe It Moisturising Lip Balm in Dragonfruit with softening, fair-trade Ghanian shea butter. Or try Essence Juicy Bomb Shiny Lipgloss in Cherry with its fruity scent and non-sticky finish your lips will love. Essence Heart Core Fruity Lip Balm in Sweet Strawberry contains 10% sweet almond oil for an extra luscious finish that moisturises your lips, or Teology Tea Balm Tinted Lip Treatment in Cherry with tea extract and a plumping finish is also a win. 

Draw the line

Taking its cue from the ’90s, this lipstick trend is all about the lip liner – brown-toned lip liners that is. Simply outline your lips with Revlon ColorStay Lipliner in Sienna or The Body Shop Freestyle Colour Crayon in Rally and then use your finger to blend to create softened lines inwards. Using your finger may be a little bit messy, but the naturally generated heat will help to spread the product with ease. Top with your favourite nude lippie and you’re good to go!

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