Find your perfect shade today!
Make a true lip statement by going Halloween all year round with purple shades. Whether you blame it on the lipstick chameleon Rihanna, or Urban Decay for their edgy cult-like influence, purple is the (something). Marc Jacobs’ Scandal gives the perfect amount of shimmer and moisture.
Sick of gooey glosses? Great news, because matte is in. This shade glides on fully with amazing coverage, a perfect example of what a matte lipstick should give. They don’t transfer as much, so no worries about reapplying when it smudges because it won’t bleed into your fine lines.
Blow [$42]
Candy Yum Yum [$31]
Tilt [$33]
That red lip that every girl should, and must have. Need we say more? Beyond being unapologetically sexy, it’s a symbol of woman power. If you got a presentation coming up, put this on to ensure maximum confidence and a hint of intimidation. Speak your mind with your red-lined mouth with this opaque, charming Marc Jacobs tube.
Jump into your denim shorts and get this all over your lips. Candy Yum Yum is one of those shades you’d wear all summer! Don’t worry about the perfect shade of Barbie bright pink being too ostentatious. According to Oriana Koh, 25-year-old makeup artist from MAC, this shade sells out like hot cakes, so be sure to call over to reserve a tube.
Caution: Fun people only. Another fresh colour to complement your sunny side, orange hues has always been a mainstay in Asian makeup culture because of the common yellow undertones. Our fair-skinned ladies should go for coral oranges. Those with darker tones should opt for a deeper shade, while medium tones can try out red pigmented tones.
Beeper [US$5]
Blackberry Sorbet [$24]
Shocking Pink [$12]
Get the trendy taupy nude for the biggest steal ever at five bucks. A mid-rose brown with a matte finish to it. Where else can you get the hottest shades of the season without spending a bomb? Let’s not forget the amazing quality of their lipsticks as well: its great pigmentation and it doesn’t dry the lips to the point of cracking – a feat as most mattes are known to flake off/dry out!
A berry ice cream served with a glass of young, red wine – a food-personification of what this lip tint would be if it were a dessert. Cheap berry shades aren’t hard to find, but quality counts too and Sephora got this down by reducing streakiness issues usually found in darker shades of lipwear. Rich, matte and moisturising, this is definitely a steal in terms of quality and price!
Attain a K-pop girl’s pout without spending a bomb on your lip collection with NYX! Even though it’s a little more drying than MAC, just put on some lip balm and you’re good to go. This pink is also very similar to MAC’s Candy Yum Yum. For just a fraction of the price, you will still look as sweet and Barbie-like with this shade.
Illustrated by Vanoha Chiam
As we all know it, nude is the new black this season. The main pro to this shade is that it draws the focus to the eyes. Got a strong eye look coming up? Avoid looking like a neon sign by balancing it out with a nude. Whether your eyeshadow is rose quartz or gunmetal, this neutral tube is the way to go.
‘The Budget Friendly’
Whirl [$31]
‘The Classics’
According to Diane Ackerman, author of ‘A Natural History of the Senses’, red lips serve as a reminder of female genitalia, especially the labia, which “flush red and swell when they are aroused”. Initially extracted from a pearlescent extract found in fish scales, some lipstick tints offer shimmering effects to give your lips the extra shine and gloss. Lipsticks are not as simple as they seem now, do they? No doubt, there is certainly a lot of sexual connotations and appeal when it comes to lipstick. Regardless of a hot Valentine’s date, a business meeting, or even just a day in school, the right shade of lipstick should give you the power to face whatever comes your way. Here are some of the hottest lipstick shades that you should look out for!
Scandal [$42]
‘The Trending’
A touch of translucent pressed powder, on fleek brows, and a pop of colour on your lips. You step out of the dressing room feeling confident and empowered. The late Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor reminds women all over the world to “put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together”. Lipstick has revamped the beauty scene since centuries ago and each shade encapsulated each woman’s style, personality, and social status. In fact, Cleopatra herself crushed bugs and insects, creating a red pigment that was then applied onto her lips. While the use of lipstick in ancient Egypt spoke of a high social status, 18th century England was another story, with it being scandalous to wear lip tints or rouge.
Beige Mousseline [$52]