I put three new-gen lip mousses to the test – budget option is great for cheap price
I DID not think I’d see the return of matte lipstick this year but it seems a velvet finish is the next big thing.
This week, I put three new-gen lip mousses to the test.
Budget
Maybelline Teddy Tint Lipstick, £11.99 for 5ml, boots.com
The Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick by Maybelline is the best long-wear lip product I’ve ever tried, so I had high expectations of this updated matte formula.
Given the packaging, I was expecting vibrant colours, but once applied it’s definitely true to its name as a tint – so if you want extra oomph, look elsewhere.
The formula is more comfortable than the matte ink lipsticks, so my lips didn’t become dry or chapped.
But if you apply too much it ends up feeling sticky and dries patchy, so it takes some care to get it right.
For the price, it’s a great way to try the trend.
Mid-range
Vieve Poutder, £23 for 3.8ml, spacenk.com/uk
I am willing to put pretty much any product made by Jamie Genevieve – make-up artist, and founder of Vieve – on my face – so if anyone can convince me to wear a matte lip, it’s her.
This was the first one I tried, and I was immediately impressed. The formula is packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and castor oil which makes it comfortable to wear all day – in stark contrast to the matte liquid lipsticks I wore as a teen.
It’s not patchy at all, and blends easily even over chapped lips, creating a soft, pillowy finish.
One layer gives a sheer tint, or you can build it up for a bold colour, which makes it super flexible.
It’s definitely my favourite of the bunch.
Luxury
Sisley-Paris Colour Cloud, £47 for 6ml, spacenk.com/uk
Much to my relief, the mousse feels completely weightless once on.
Apply it straight from the doe-foot applicator, or use your fingers if you want a more sheer wash of colour. It’s extremely pigmented, so I found the latter worked best for me.
It stayed put the longest of the three, although it does start to feel quite drying so I had to apply lip balm on top throughout the day.
The subtle shimmer adds dimension and makes lips look fuller.
You can also use it on cheeks, which almost justifies the cost given you’re getting two products in one.
Pick of the week
Wellness brand Aromatherapy Associates turns 40 years old this month, and to celebrate, it has launched a seriously good value beauty box.
The Heritage Collection contains four of products – De-Stress Mind Bath & Shower Oil, De-Stress Muscle Gel, Revive Body Oil and Deep Relax Sleep Mist – worth a whopping £197, for just £75, which is a saving of 62 per cent.
Buy at aromatherapy associates.com.
