I have never been one for lipstick; in fact there was a time when I could only associate red lipstick with getting ready for a fancy-dress party and I’d giggle at how out of place the bold matte shade of mum’s red Chanel lippy looked on 16 year-old me.
I loathed lip colour SO much that I got in to the habit of dabbing foundation on my pout just to ensure no natural pinks were creeping through. Note to older self: not knowing where your lips start and end is NOT a good look, but if you do happen to spot another misguided teenage soul, do advise them that Covergirl Clean Liquid Makeup is an excellent choice.
Today I’m a wise 21-year-old and might I say – my oh my, how things have changed! Since becoming a fully pledged bh beauty I am now a lip colour devotee. I’m serious; I can’t get enough of it. You can usually spy me stopped at traffic lights on my way to work in the morning rushing to apply my favourite Bloom lip stain (in Wine) before the lights turn green, because quite honestly I don’t feel completely dressed without it!
My Saturday night saviour is Bourjois Sweet Kiss lipstick in Fuschia Class (aka my favourite accessory for a night out), or Australis Cosmetics Perfection Brush On Lip and Cheek Tint, it’s so very perfect for a subtle hint of colour and must be pryed from my fingers as it’s much too good to share!
Although, I’ve found that holding on to my lip treasures is a task in itself. You see, my beauty-obsessed girlfriends (who, can you believe, claim to be even bigger lippy-lovers than me – as if!) are forever stealing my lipsticks. I think a lock and key may be the answer!
What make-up look have you changed your tune about?
Love lippies, in all plum purples, pinky purple mauves…and even got a lip liner!
With masks, i have only been wearing lip balm