RESCU’s guide to the best lip products for luscious lips.
Talking, eating, smiling and kissing. Your lips receive a lot of attention but how much care do you give them?
To keep your lips looking lovely and totally kissable try these tips.
By Christina Butcher
Make sure your lips are in perfect condition to wear this season’s hottest lipsticks. These lip savers will leave you with the perfect pout.
Rescu. tip: Don’t forget to exfoliate your lips. Make your own lip scrub by mixing brown sugar with a little olive oil and applying to your lips. Follow with your favourite balm or try one of these lip protectors.
Repair the sun and wind damage to your lips with Lanolips 101 Ointment. Made from 100% medical grade lanolin, this heavy duty lip product repairs extremely chapped skin and is suitable for sensitive skin.
RRP $17.95, available from David Jones, Myer, Priceline and selected pharmacies, or online www.lanolips.com
To soothe and protect your lips look for products containing natural oils. Try The Body Shop’s new 100% Natural Lip Roll-On. This unique liquid formula glides on to hydrate your lips but won’t leave them feeling sticky. It can be worn on its own or over lipstick and is available in five fruity flavours.
RRP $10.95, available from The Body Shop stores or online www.thebodyshop.com.au
Protect your lips with Ultraceuticals Ultra Lip Therapy. It provides SPF15 sun protection and nourishes your lips with shea butter, blackcurrant-seed oil and jojoba oil. Suitable for all skin types it also contains antioxidants with added pure vitamin C.
RRP $29, available from selected beauty salons and David Jones stores
Keep your lips looking lovely with these new lip formulations that protect your lips while looking fabulous.
Rescu. tip: For luscious looking lips, apply a gloss over your favourite lipstick just in the centre of your pout. The gloss reflects light giving the illusion of fuller lips.
Bright colours become wearable with the new sheer colour Clinique Almost Lipstick. Transparent pigment mixes with your natural lip colour to create a custom shade. The moisturising texture is soft on your lips and the sheer finish makes application easy.
RRP $36, available from David Jones, Myer, Terry White and selected independent pharmacies and also via the CLINIQUE website www.clinique.com.au
Clarins new Gloss Prodige is everything you love in a lip gloss. It provides high shine, colour and lasts and has a non-sticky formula. It smooths your lips and hyaluronic acid helps give you fuller looking lips.
RRP $35, available from David Jones and Myer
