POUT PERFECTION

Get your lips kiss-ready under the mistletoe with the perfect lip balm.

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Get your lips kiss-ready under the mistletoe with the perfect lip balm

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It’s the festive season again, and that can only mean a few things: bold lipsticks, Christmas meals, potential kisses under the mistletoe, or even a last-minute vacation to some exotic locale. Whatever the occasion might be, December certainly calls for you to get your pout in perfect condition at all times!

Give tinted lip balms a spin this season instead of lipsticks, which are finicky to apply can accentuate dryness. Whether you are looking for a natural flush of colour, or a bold statement lip, Mentholatum’s range of lip balms have you covered for all occasions. No more having to weigh down your bags with multiple lipsticks when all you need are these multi-tasking lip balms that combine functionality with style!

In the mood for winter:

We may not experience seasonal changes here, but it doesn’t mean we can’t change our makeup to winter-appropriate colours. Deep red lipsticks are all the rage, but they are also very unforgiving on drier lips. Try a moisturising lip balm like LipIce Sheer Colour instead - the tint adjusts to suit your tone, plus its buildable formula mean you can easily switch from a sheer tint to a more festive wash of colour. Perfect for dashing between dinner with your parents and partying with your friends.

LipIce Sheer Colour, $7.50.
LipIce Sheer Colour, $7.50.

Winter getaway:

If you are jetting off to some serious chill, make sure your lips are protected. The common misconception that we don’t need to apply SPF in cooler climates - utterly false! Mentholatum Perfect Lip contains SPF 26+++ and is a three-inone lip balm which treats, moisturises and changes into a lovely shade of pink when you glide it on. Now you can smile wide for pictures without worrying about cracked lips.

Perfect Lip, $6.50.
Perfect Lip, $6.50.

Stocking stuffer:

Forget nail clippers, erasers, and other bizarre assortment of things that no one actually wants, but consistently get gifted every year. Try something useful like lip balms instead; it is a staple item that every woman needs. Mentholatum’s Sugar Lip by Water Colour is the perfect gift this festive season - available in three universally flattering shades, the brown sugar formula ensures that lips stay pretty and nourished at all times.

Sugar Lip, $6.50.
Sugar Lip, $6.50.

With its 126-year history in lip care, Mentholatum marries the tradition of healing apothecary and modern science to develop its extensive range of lip care products which caters to every lip concern. The nourishing formulas glide on smoothly to soothe, heal and moisturise even the driest of lips.

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