Gourmet Traveller (Australia)

SMART MOUTH

After too long under cover, it will come as no surprise that lips are enjoying a moment in the spotlight.

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STAYING POWER

Regardless of the shade you’re gravitatin­g towards, one of the best ways to prep for longevity may sound a little counter-intuitive: skip balm. Makeup artists will instead hydrate lips with a fast-absorbing hyaluronic acid serum, allow it to absorb, and then finish with a dusting of setting powder. A matte formula, like Bite Beauty’s Power Move Soft Matte Lipstick in Hot Tomato, $42 (5), is also more likely to survive bubbly.

GET LOUD

The modern way to swipe on saturated colour is to do so with abandon, while keeping skin fresh. Use foundation only where you need it so skin feels slightly veiled, rather than done. Then, channel your inner screen siren with a classic red. For a warm-toned red, we love the Burberry Kisses Satin Lip Color in Bright Coral, $56 (2). For a cooler option, Chanel Rouge Allure No5 in 147 Emblématiq­ue, $60 (4), is your go-to.

NUDE MOOD

Makeup minimalism will feel right for some after so many months with more simplified routines. The good news is that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the fun. Nars Air Matte Lip Color in Gipsy, $37 (6), feels surprising­ly creamy and comfortabl­e, while still delivering a soft-focus finish. Meanwhile, we’re awarding most wearable and flattering nude to Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution lipstick in Pillow Talk, $49 (3), which succeeds in delivering both glowy and immovable colour.

LIQUID COURAGE

For a makeup bag essential that will let you dabble in summer’s no-makeupmake­up trend, but also build colour when the mood strikes, opt for a luxe liquid formula. A dab of Chanel’s Rouge Allure Laque in 87 Rouge Irrégulier, $58 (1), will deepen your natural lip colour and impart a gentle shine; several more swipes will result in a deeper, water-resistant hue and lip-softening hydration, too.

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