Enhancing the overall look and shape of lips continues to be an obsession of ours — lips are, after all, the (literal) gateway of expression! An abundance of lip treatments, both needle-involving and add-to-cart ones, and lip coloring products, speak of our desire to express ourselves via lips as capriciously and comfortably as we want to, when we want to. They remain a weapon (bullet lipstick, anyone?), and it's no wonder we want to embellish our trusted weapon.
Our weapon gets chapped sometimes, though, so fresh in stores, there are some serious players in the lip care circle, offering us more efficient exfoliation, protection and care, working on leaving us with our loveliest, freshest-looking lips in a long time. Scandalously juicy bare lips happen to make a flawless canvas for making a statement, again and again — thanks to these particular lipsticks and balms. One thing is for sure — the following lip products were made to withstand a lot of talk — and being talking about.
Yes, you are seeing what you think you're seeing. The sculptural, refillable lipstick celebrates the male form and comes from a brand that's all about affirming experimentation and individuality. This moisture-drenched lipstick is full of plant-derived oils and botanical actives, so the pigment wears comfortably, leaving lips nourished and with a vivid satin finish.
Enzymes and fair-trade golden sugar work in sync to dissolve flakiness and remove stubborn lipstick traces. Agave extract and squalane provide hydration, making way for ultra-smooth lipstick application.
For an instantly plump effect, feel free to glide this gel lip liner around the edges or or across the whole lips. Formulated with nourishing oils delivering vitamins and antioxidants, this liner will leave a soft focus finish, complete with velvety feel.
M.A.C. Matte Lipstick Richard Quinn in Mega Magenta, $25
In a signature Richard Quinn design, featuring vibrant flowers and polka dots, come four new shades of M.A.C.'s matte, long-lasting and non-feathering formula made to give full and comfortable coverage.
