Sofi a Kim spotlights the next three everyday-wear lipstick trends that are going to be on every woman’s mouth – and not only because of their great colour payoff.
Shiny, moist pouts are huge for 2018, and while lip glosses tend to be the go-to makeup for recreating the look, these do the same minus the stickiness, and with more intense, long-lasting pigmentation (note: they actually stain your lips, so you’ll need the makeup remover before cleansing). Once a fancy name for liquid lipsticks, lacquer has evolved into an entire category on its own. The latest are boosted with skin-loving ingredients such as glycerine in Lancome’s L’Absolu Lacquer, and hibiscus extract in Dior’s Dior Addict Lacquer Plump. What this means: an even more hydrated, plumper looking pout.
By now, beauty tech has gotten so advanced that the idea of a matte lipstick that feels dry and heavy sounds archaic. The latest generation, however, is the super achiever of the lot, promising not only to glide on smooth, but also to nourish. Clarins’ Joli Rouge Velvet, for example, is enriched with apricot oil, jojoba and organic marsh samphire to keep lips soft and supple. Meanwhile, Shu Uemura’s Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte contains three active ingredients that make it feel lightweight and comfortable – each of its 32 shades (from nudes to bold reds) goes on velvety smooth, then dries matte.
From left: Dior Addict Lacquer Plump, $50.Lancome L’Absolu Lacquer, $48. Nars Full Vinyl Lip Lacquer, $40
SUPER-SMOOTH MATTES
From left: Clarins Joli Rouge Velvet, $40. Cle de Peau Beaute Cashmere Lipstick, $92. Yazbukey x Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte, $38
