Matte lips made in heaven?
CAN a powder give you the ultimate matte lip?
Clinique’s newest release promises vibrant colour and a velvet finish – but does it deliver?
Their Pop Lip Shadow Cushion Matte Lip Powder was inspired by backstage make-up artists, who press powder over lipstick to soak up any shine and give a truly matte finish.
The new lippie is out on October 13, but we got our hands on a few of the eight shades and put this cream-powder hybrid through its paces.
Here’s what our testers thought: Crimson Pop “I absolutely love this product! The worst thing about lipstick is when it feels thick or gloopy. But with this, it feels like you have totally bare lips. Crimson Pop is a beautiful deep red – and because it’s a lip powder, it’s gorgeously matte. The only downside is it lasted for three hours at best.”
Impressively, it withstood the coffee test right after application
Fun Pop “Impressively, Clinique’s new powder lipstick withstood the coffee test right after application. It does require a slow build-up of colour rather than one sweep across the lips but it did have a very matte finish. I didn’t like how dry it felt, however, so I’d probably stick to creamier lip products.” Brown Sugar Pop “This is a really interesting concept – a powder-cream lipstick that feels like an eyeshadow, with a sponge applicator which you dip into the cap to pick up the pigment. Initially it offers a light application of colour but you can quickly build up layers for more intensity. Although it has a matte finish, its creamy texture means your lips don’t end up feeling dried out. Staying power is average, though, so you will need to re-apply frequently.” ● Clinique Pop Lip Shadow Cushion Matte Lip Powder, £16.50, House of Fraser, available from October 13.