Lip service for $7 and
under!
The weather is turning grey and
gloomy and you feel like changing your Facebook details to ‘in a relationship
with my kambal’. Sitting by the
fireplace, wrapped in your ammi’s
shawl and binging on moong phalli
while scrolling through Instagram sounds like the winter perfect idea. But the
truth is you have a gazillion weddings to attend and also make it to work the next
dat. When life is such, the best way to cheer yourself (and those around you) up
is to wear some yummy colours on your lips. A good red is always in fashion, always
classic, and I love my Ruby Woo (MAC) more than anything, but playing around with
other colours is a fun way to combat the winter dreariness. Especially when
your winter skin is not sweaty and messy like it is in the summer (I hope).
Your lips need to be treated well
but not every new lip colour needs to be a Chanel or a Dior. And not even a
MAC. When cheaper, and great, options are available in varying finishes, why
not add a few to your make up stash without burning holes in your pocket? Here
are the fabulous and budget friendly lip colours you need to pull yourself
through winter.
TIP: When you start putting on your make up, moisturize your lips
well for starters. When it’s time to put on your lipstick, you lips will be soft
and supple. Flaky lipstick on chapped lips is a complete no.
DISCLAIMER: You are about to through a savage selfie bombardment.
1. The New Pink
Creamy and well pigmented, NYX
Soft Matte Lip Cream, shade Prague, is a perfect winter pink. The brush facilitates
application; it’s smooth and sets to a matte finish. A good break from the
bright, spring pinks and just what you need for sitting by the fireplace and
enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. Also, it smells like vanilla ice cream so
that’s another plus. Needs reapplication after a meal.
Price: $6.50
2. The New Maroon
Rich and nourishing, KIKO’s Rouge
a Levres (No.416) is a great maroon for day as well as evening wear. Glides on
easily and will last even after dessert and a cup of coffee (giving a lip stain
type look). Use it when you need to rely on make up to look and feel fresh. Glossy
finish and an ideal buy for the painful shaadi
season.
Price: $6.00
3. The New Coral
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in shade
Amsterdam is velvety in texture and matte in finish. A bright, cheerful colour (between
red and orange) to drive away your winter blues and give an instant upgrade
your everyday black sweater. Smells great, easy to apply but needs
reapplication after eating.
Price: $6.50
4. The New Plum
KIKO’s Amaranth, shade 914, is a
rich, pigmented pick that will take your face from that of a Plain Jane to a
total fashionista’s. The finish is creamy and long lasting. Traces of colour
remain post a meal and a coffee. (I totally enjoyed consuming the calories
while experimenting with and reviewing these lipsticks BTW.)
Price: $7.00
5. The New Brown
When you don’t feel comfortable
going for the full fledged vampy look but still want something edgy happening
on your face, try the Ultra Last Rich Mahogany (No.20) by Essence. Glides on
easily, with a shiny finish. Wear it at day time or step out with it at night,
and you are guaranteed your lip moment.
