By Eleanor Reader
Everyone’s talking about big, bold and bright lips this season, however, if lightweight or subtle lips are more your signature and you still want to add that youthful splash of colour, your beauty prayers have been answered by the new crop of tinted balms and lip stains.
The lip tint is a weightless beauty wonder guaranteed to keep you from running to the mirror every five minutes to check if your colourful pout is still perfect or left lingering on a wine glass.
Here are RESCU’s favourite lip tints and balms…
Benefit Benetint
This sexy lip tint has been around for a while and isn’t likely to leave our top tint list anytime soon. A cheeky liquid tint that screams flirty and fabulous, Benefit have kindly made it kiss-proof and water-proof so pucker up your pout as much as you like, that gorgeous flush of lip colour isn’t going anywhere.
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NEW Benefit Cha Cha Tint
This mango coloured tint is a step away from all the pink and reds we are seeing at the moment which is exactly why we love it. The delicious golden shade is very flattering on all skin tones and immediately adds a peachy glow to the face. Also love how long it lasts and never looks dry or patchy.
RRP $55. Available at Benefit Boutique Paddington and MYER stores nationally.
Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balms
For those looking for a natural hint of lip colour that is still flirty and feminine, this delightful lip tint will add a touch of beauty to your daily routine. Mixing the hydrating effects of a lip balm with a fun splash of long lasting pink or red, this fantastic two-in-one creation won’t dry out your lips like lipsticks can. The shade selection is excellent and flattering. Also we found all the shades suit everyone so there is no need to worry about colour matching to your skin tone.
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Pink Blossom
There’s nothing like a fabulous shade of pink to revamp your make up look and Pink Blossom is our favourite of the bunch with its fresh, natural hue that doesn’t overwhelm our face but still adds a cute pick-me-up to our everyday look. A great lip colour to wear on a date for many reasons!
RRP $14.95 available exclusively at David Jones stores nationally.
Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Tint
Sexy and sophisticated, these fruity lip stains add the perfect pop of colour to your pout. Instead of just coating your lips in colour, water-based dye is used to ensure your lips stay flushed from dawn till dusk, and also means you can drink as many wines and kiss as many lips as you like, that colour is there to stay.
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Berry Burst
Just like you’ve eaten a whole punnet of rasberries and they’ve magically only stained your lips.Berry Burst is a gorgeous deep matte shade that is perfectly on trend and works well for evening too.
RRP $19.95. Available from July 2011 call 1800 181 040 for stocklists.
Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain by ColorStay
With a range of eight stand-out colours that will suit your mood and outfit, the added benefits of a vitamin-enriched formula and light weight feel make this tint a must have. With shades called ‘Lust’ and ‘Frenzy’ this is a saucy new collection that resonates of vampiric beauty. The stain comes with a built in balm on the other side of the pen to ensure lips look smooth and natural. We love this nifty double sided pen.
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Twilight
We’re still loving this deep red shade that when applied with the balm could easily be mistaken for a lipstick. A long lasting stain, with the added benefit of being both moisturising and extremely easy to wear.
RRP $17.95. Call 1800 025 488 for stockists.
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