Fact: A beautiful lip will never go out of style.
The first step to a perfect pillowy pucker is hydration; lip balms are the ticket to off-duty glossy and the heaven-sent saviour of a parched pout.
Not just winter’s hero, the lip balm could perhaps be the most underrated beauty product of the summer season, and with scores of option with luscious tints, there’s no reason you can’t use them for any occasion.
If you’re addicted to Chapstick and want to elevate your experience with a little extra to take you from the beach to cocktails, let us introduce you to our edit of the super-balms.
by Anna-Louise McDougall
Luxe:
If you’re looking for an investment piece, By Terry Baume De Rose is celebrating their 10-year anniversary of the cult lip hero, and for good reason. If By Terry isn’t yet dog-eared your beauty black book, start with this balm; it’s delicately rose scented and has a radiant shine without the sticky.
RRP: $84 available from Mecca Maxima
Wax lyrical with Burberry Lip Glow Balm, formulated with the British brand’s signature blend of lavender, rosehip, and tea extracts, while the blend of oils and waxes keep your hydration in check.
RRP: $29 available from Myer and David Jones
Now, here’s a treat(ment); the Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Shine Sheer Balm might just be your new clutch staple. Repair in style – Sisley’s signature casing and creamy protection makes it worth the pretty penny for super glossy and super soft lips.
RRP: $50 available at selected David Jones stores
Editor’s pick: Your luxe lip reviver comes in the form of the Dior Addict Lip Glow. Full, fresh lips are at your fingertips with a customized colour result and SPF10 to boot.
RRP: $48 available exclusively at David Jones and online at davidjones.com.au
Ready to Wear:
If a matte lipstick is your go-to for party season… well what good is a matte lipstick without perfectly conditioned lips? Michael Brown says,“You must have a hydrated lip first, so always apply lip balm at the start of your makeup application, so lips are soft by the time you apply.”
Rescu. recommends the Benefit Lip Tint Hydrator; the ultimate in conditioning lips with a soft, subtle colour – ready for layering, or on it’s own.
RRP: $26.00 available from Myer nationally and online
“Mum always says whenever you put on lip balm, use what’s left to highlight your cheeks and eyebrows. Which I love, and I still do to this day,” says model of the moment Jess Hart.
Disguised as a lipstick, Luma by Jess Hart’s sheer lipsticks have the ideal moisture-retaining texture to bump in to our tinted lip balm category…
Rescu. recommends the Sheer Red shade for instant understated glamour.
RRP: $19.95 lumacosmetics.com.au
Michael Brown adds, “Adding a little colour to the cheek and lip is a must for summer!”
“I love when textures are a little creamy so they can be used on different areas of the face, but also really melt into the skin.”
For delightful multi-tasking texture try the Clinique Chubby Stick Baby Tint Moisturising Lip Colour Balm with its subtle colour or the all natural Burt’s Bees Tinted Balm with botanical ingredients for optimum lip condition without any nasties.
RRP: $35 available from Myer, David Jones and and $14.95 David Jones, Terry White Chemists and selected retail outlets.
As for application, “A dabbing technique, then a massaging motion of a cream or liquid product means the product or shade becomes a stain, like the colour is coming from within the skin, not placed on top” says Michael brown. ”Perfect for a natural summer tint.”
Our favourite supermarket buy, Maybelline New York Baby Lips, has now added a colour tint to its lip-loving repertoire, under a fiver which can’t be beat.
RRP: $3.95 available from pharmacies and supermarkets nationally.