Lip Makeup

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Lips can carry a whole look, and the right product depends on what you want from it. Maybe it is a sheer wash of colour for the school run, a glassy finish for the weekend or a full matte for a big night. Adore Beauty is an official stockist, so you can browse lipsticks, glosses, liners, tints and balms in one place and choose by lip colour and finish as much as by brand. Whatever you reach for, there is a shade here to match your mood.

Find Your Lip Colour and Finish

Start with the finish. Lipsticks cover the widest range, from creamy and satin formulas to soft-focus mattes. If you love shine, lip gloss gives a glassy layer on its own or over lipstick. For a lived-in look, a lip tint or stain leaves a sheer wash of colour that builds with each swipe. The Benefit Benetint Lip & Cheek Tint is a handy pick if you want one product to do two jobs.

Not sure which shade to choose? Think about your undertone first. Warm undertones tend to suit corals, peaches and brick reds, while cool undertones look good in berries, plums and blue-based reds. Neutral undertones can wear most of them, so it often comes down to how bold you feel on the day.

Lip Liners, Balms and Oils

A lip liner is the secret to colour that stays where you put it. Trace the edge, fill in the lips and your lipstick has something to grip. If comfort matters as much as colour, try tinted lip balms and tinted lip oils, which give you a flush of colour with a cushiony feel. The Lancôme Lip Idole Butterglow is one to try for a glossy, balm-style finish.

Prepping first makes any lip colour look better. A plain lip balm before you start leaves lips smooth, so lipstick and gloss sit evenly. Wipe off any excess, then build colour from the centre of the lips outwards. Keep a liner and a favourite tint in your bag and you can touch up in seconds, even without a mirror.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Makeup