bareMinerals Mineralist HydraSmoothing Lipstick in Energy, £24
Jo Chapman, acting lifestyle editor, says, ‘This punchy lipstick looks brighter, glossier and more orange when applied than the bullet suggests. My skin has olive undertones, so I thought I could pull it off, but found this quite unflattering, making my teeth look yellower. The creamy formula is easy to apply and doesn't feel drying, but I needed to reapply several times over the course of a few hours. As lippies go, it's quite high maintenance.’
Laura Mercier Caviar Smoothing Matte Refillable Lipstick, £36
Emma White, senior life & style writer, says, ‘If you're looking for a high-impact lipstick, Laura Mercier's velvety matte formula has the most incredible colour pay-off in just one swipe. Personally, I did find it a little drying, so…
